Park(ing) Day

🌳 Welcome to Park(ing) Day 2024! 🌳

Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, as parking spots across the city transform into vibrant community parks for a day of connection, creativity, and fun!

Mark Your Calendar!

On Friday, September 20, 2024, parking spots across downtown Portland, Maine will transform into vibrant community parks. Join us for a celebration filled with connection, creativity, and fun!

Portland Park(ing) Day is part of a global movement where cities reinvent public spaces. Portland Downtown and the City of Portland Sustainability Office, together with local nonprofits, organizations, and businesses, will create dynamic parklets that inspire and engage. Last year, we delighted visitors with the “Where’s Slugger?” photo gallery and a Baxter Woods replica. This year promises even more creativity!
For updates, follow @PortlandDowntown on Instagram or Facebook.

Be a Participant!

Celebrate with us on Friday, September 20, 2024! From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., explore Portland’s vibrant parklets created by local organizations and businesses.

Here’s How to Join the Fun:

Grab Your Map & Card: Pick up your event map and participation card from various locations in Portland, or download them closer to the event. The map will show all participating parklets.
Discover the Parklets: Wander through unique, interactive parklets around the city. Each one offers engaging activities designed to inspire and connect.
Collect Stamps: Visit each parklet and get your card stamped. The more stamps you collect, the greater your chances to win a prize!
Enter to Win: After gathering all stamps, return your completed card to enter a drawing for a $100 gift card to a downtown business of your choice, courtesy of Portland Downtown.

Stay Updated: We will share a digital map with parklet locations and printed cards for pick-up or download. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram or Facebook @PortlandDowntown.

Don’t miss this chance to experience Portland in a fresh, creative light! For more information, email us at info@portlandmaine.com with the subject line “Park(ing) Day.”

Be a Host!

Businesses, organizations, local nonprofits, artists, crafters, and vendors – now’s your chance to turn a parking space into a captivating parklet that invites community interaction!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: Set up your parklet between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. You must be onsite during this period to engage with visitors. Feel free to set up earlier or stay later if you wish.

Guidelines for Your Parklet:

Be Creative & Engaging: Design your parklet to be interactive and hands-on. Offer activities, workshops, or a welcoming space where visitors can connect and enjoy.
Space Rental: Rent a specific parking space for $25 from the City of Portland via this permit application. If you need more space, apply for additional areas.
Identify Your Space: Make sure to select and identify your specific parking space ahead of time. Keep your parklet within these boundaries.

How to Get Involved:

Register: Complete and submit the form below by September 1 to be included on the printed map cards.
Submit Required Paperwork:
- Submit a permit application with a $25 application fee per space.
- Send a completed hold harmless agreement to the City of Portland (email ktims@portlandmaine.gov) by September 13.