Jeff Milkes, Southeast Services Manager, created the event to bring Portlanders together for a great summer activity in the city’s beautiful (and plentiful) 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,” says Milkes. “The screen is 268 square feet and the projection and sound system are exceptional.”
Weather permitting, movies will begin at dusk (between 8 and 8:45 p.m.). A rainout will be called by 5 p.m. and will be posted at the park. Get there early. Pre-flick entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m.
Summer 08 Schedule for Big Screen on the Green
To find addresses and directions to these parks, visit the Portland Parks and Recreation website.
Friday, July 3
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Multnomah Arts Center
Friday, July 10
Kung Fu Panda
Berkeley Park
Saturday, July 11
School of Rock
Lents Park
Friday, July 17
Space Jam
Pier Park
Saturday, July 18br]
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Dickinson Park
Saturday, July 26
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Kenilworth Park
Thursday, July 21
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Brentwood Park
Friday, August 1
Shrek 3
Gabriel Park
Saturday, August 2
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
DeNorval Unthank Park
Sunday, August 3
Nancy Drew
Sellwood Park
Tuesday, August 5
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Woodlawn Park
Wednesday, August 6
Juno
Colonel Summers Park
Thursday, August 7
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Kenton Park
Friday, August 8 E.T.
The Extra-Terrestrial
Laurelhurst Park
Saturday, August 9
Zathura: A Space Adventure
Dickinson Park
Tuesday, August 12
A Few Good Men
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Wednesday, August 13
Jerry Maguire
Colonel Summers Park
Thursday, August 14
Spiderman 3
Brooklyn Park
Friday, August 15
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Kenilworth Park
Saturday, August 16
Shane
Sewallcrest Park
Wednesday, August 20
Field of Dreams
Sellwood Park
Thursday, August 21
Dirty Dancing
Colonel Summers Park
Friday, August 22
The Mask of Zorro
Irving Park
Saturday, August 23
The Princess Bride
Lents Park
Saturday, August 23
Horton Hears a Who
Hazeltine Park
Friday, August 29
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Holly Farm Park
Saturday, August 30
The Sound of Music
Laurelhurst Park
Friday, September 5
Horton Hears a Who
Berkeley Park
