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Portland Parks & Recreation launches a free, new program in the parks

(Portland, OR) - Looking for family activities Friday and Saturday nights this summer? Want to enjoy the beauty of your own neighborhood?  Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is offering "Big Screen on the Green" movies in the park beginning this Friday, July 27 through the end of summer.

"Big Screen on the Green" is a free parks program developed by Jeff Milkes, Southeast Services Manager

"The screen is 268 square feet and the projection and sound system are exceptional."    

Movies will begin at dusk (between 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.), and are weather permitting. A rainout will be called by 5 p.m. and will be posted at the park.

Prior to each movie attendees will be greeted with various entertainment that begins at 6:30 p.m.

Summer movie schedule:

Friday, 7/27  Sellwood Park  Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire
Saturday, 7/28  Westmoreland  Jurassic Park 3
Thursday, 8/2  Sellwood Park  Charlotte's Web
Friday, 8/3  Laurelhurst Park The Pursuit of Happiness
Saturday, 8/4  Kenilworth Park Wallace & Grommet
Thursday, 8/9  Col. Summers Park The Breakfast Club
Friday, 8/10   Dickinson Park  The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, 8/11 Woodstock Park Shrek 2
Friday, 8/17  Laurelhurst Park Raiders of the Lost Ark
Saturday, 8/18 Hazeltine Park  Madagascar
Friday, 8/24  Brentwood Park Happy Feet
Saturday, 8/25 Sellwood Park  Shrek 2
Friday, 8/31  Brooklyn Park  Blades of Glory
Friday, 9/7  Lents Park  Stomp the Yard
Saturday, 9/8  Dickinson Park  Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

For more information on "Big Screen on the Green: Movies in the Park" and other Portland Parks & Recreation programs visit www.portlandparks.org.

, to bring community members and neighbors together for a great summer activity in their neighborhood parks.

"I believe this is the definitive community activity, and I liked that we can offer something in the parks that is both free and an extremely positive use of the park," said Milkes.