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flag Portland parks face a $550M–$800M repair crisis due to years of underfunding and no long-term plan.

flag A Portland city audit reveals that 86% of park assets were in poor or very bad condition by September 2024, with maintenance needs estimated at $550 million to $800 million. flag The report calls the situation an infrastructure crisis, citing a lack of long-term funding and planning, and warns that without systemic changes, park safety and operations will deteriorate further. flag Despite past investments in new parks, the Parks and Recreation Bureau has not prioritized repairs or developed a sustainable financial strategy. flag A November 2025 levy vote will decide whether to raise property taxes to fund park improvements. flag City leaders have agreed to create a long-range financial plan by 2028.

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