Portland Downtown

Caught these Minnesotans enjoying iconic treats from The Holy Donut at our Dana Street Pop-Up Park during their first visit to Maine! 🫶

The Dana Street Pop-Up Park is a Portland Downtown Placemaking Project, designed to enhance community enjoyment in downtown parks.

This vibrant Greetings Tour mural is one of two new side-by-side pieces on Center Street in downtown Portland.

The Greetings Tour is a nationwide public art project by muralist Victor Fung and photographer Lisa Beggs. They have since 2014 collaborated with communities and local artists to create collectible postcard landmarks countrywide. This is their first official mural in Maine as part of the national series.

Inspired by mid-century travel decals from Lindgren Turner Co., this design captures classic Americana and summer road trips. The border extends into the adjacent mural, ‘Heart Of The City - Vol. 4’ by Rachel and Ryan Adams.

Downtown Worker & Business Owner Parking Survey

The of Portland, Maine is collecting feedback about downtown parking options to ensure that we are meeting the needs of downtown workers and business owners.

If you're a downtown worker or a downtown business owner, please take our survey now through September 6. Link in bio/LinkTree
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Explore the Park(ing) Day parks or create your own! Learn more at the link in comments 👇

Thanks for the feature Portland Press Herald 🗞

Portland Park(ing) Day set for Sept. 20 Parking spots in downtown Portland become inviting spots to sit and relax.

Appreciation Post ✨

Huge thanks to the Portland Downtown Public Works Crew for keeping our city clean and vibrant! If you see a crew member in a bright yellow vest with the logo, be sure to say thanks!

Have you seen our newest picnic tables? 🦞🌲

One’s got a lobster, and the other’s rocking the original Maine flag, all painted by our very own Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, Betsy. Find them in Lobsterman Park!

We wanted to give a shout out to our summer cadets: Gabriel Pedro, Molly Mitchell, Anderson Valliere, and Zachary Whiting, who have been doing a stellar job this summer in the Old Port area! Downtown

For more information on our cadet program, please see: https://portlandmaine.com/downtown-cadet-program/

Great news about one of our downtown businesses

Inc 5000 2024: Meet the Companies Building the Future They thrived in spite of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain woes. Here's what you can learn from their success.

Our Experience Committee hit the streets to explore our pop-up park sites alongside some board members, our summer 2024 cadets, & a few honorary committee pups! 🐾

We’re talking successes, tackling challenges, & brainstorming ideas for the future! ✨🌈

Have you seen the new Portland Buy Local posters? They’re super fun and cute!

Behind the scenes at Eighty 8 Donuts downtown 🎬😋 This summer, come out, explore, and show some love to our fantastic local spots ✨💙

📍 202 Federal Street, Downtown Portland, Maine

To all the incredible downtown workers: We’re so lucky to have you. 🍀 We appreciate all you do to make summer in our city so special 🦞🌊

Photos of 2024 Downtown Worker Appreciation Day by

The Portland Downtown Public Works Crew! 🌟

Our dedicated team of 6 keeps downtown vibrant and spotless with:

🚮 Litter Patrol
🌿 Green Space Maintenance
❄️ Winter Operations
🎨 Graffiti Removal
🎉 Event Support
🚻 Bathroom Cleaning

Look for them in bright yellow vests with the Portland Downtown logo on the back 💪

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fun time downtown tonight
Friends of Lincoln Park

Third Summer Concert is tonight!
The LoveLincolnPark Summer Concert Series keeps on going! Tonight at 6 PM, the Wayne Street Band will fill the Park with fantastic, danceable tunes! Wayne Street's styles range from acoustic roots to blues and bluegrass, so you're sure to hear something you'll love! Hope to see you there! :-)

🌟 Discover Portland, Maine’s vibrant downtown districts! 🏙️🌊

🎨 Arts District: Immerse yourself in downtown’s vibrant art scene at the and . Don’t miss monthly First Friday Art Walk!

🏛️ Government District: Admire iconic Maine architecture at City Hall and , and stroll through historic Lincoln Park with its 1870s water fountain.

⚓ Old Port: Wander scenic cobblestone streets lined with brick buildings, indulge in unique shopping, and savor farm-to-table delights at renowned restaurants.

🌊 Waterfront: Experience the charm of Casco Bay with its bustling wharfs, perfect for sampling local seafood and learning at the

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🌟 Huge thanks to the amazing team from for rolling up their sleeves and helping keep downtown Portland clean! 🌎💚

Interested in volunteering? Email us at [email protected] to learn about our volunteer opportunities!

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Free public wifi in the park! Bring your laptop (and maybe an iced coffee?) and make our little park your little office.

Network: Congresssquare2.4GHz
Password: Park2021

Caught this fun crew playing lawn games on Milk Street — makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside 🥹🫶🌈

HAPPENING NOW! Check out the next Monumental Market today, July 19th, from 10 AM to 3 PM in Monument Square! 🎉

Stay safe in this heat ☀️

🚨Due to the high temperatures 🌡️ today (Tues, July 16) and tomorrow, (Wed, July 17) the Portland Public Library will serve as a cooling center. Please visit them if you need to cool off. Visit portlandlibrary.com/locations for hours.

We also offer a number of splash pads around the city as well as the Deering Oaks Ravine and the Kiwanis Pool. Stay safe!

From the archives! 📜 We’re pretty sure that’s our Downtown Public Works crew member Al out there, tending to the grass beneath Our Ladies of Victory Monument in Monument Square 🌱✨

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Have you seen our friend? One of our blue chairs from upper Dana Street is missing. Please keep an eye out 👀🔍

So many amazing lunch spots downtown 🍔✨ Support our local gems and share your favorites 👇

Check out the next Monumental Market tomorrow, July 5th, from 10 AM to 3 PM in
Monument Square! 🎉

It’s one of those days 🧘‍♂️

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