Portland Parks & Recreation
"Parks & Recreation" (2009)
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100
This PP&R community center reopened in fall 2025 after a two-year closure for a major rennovation.
What is Mt. Scott Community Center?
100
- Parks and Recreation is set in this small midwestern town.
What is Pawnee, Indiana?
100
One of the most famous paintings in the world, Mona Lisa, is displayed in this French museum.
What is The Louvre?
100
This musical, which was recreated as two-part blockbuster film in 2024, is the second-highest grossing Broadway musical of all time.
What is "Wicked"?
100
Founded in Portland in 2011, this regional ice cream chain is known for its unique seasonal flavors.
What is Salt & Straw?
200
This park is the smallest in the city of Portland.
What is Mills End Park?
200
Over the course of seasons 1 and 2 Leslie attempts to build a park at Lot 48, which also goes by this name.
What is "The Pit"?
200
"The Creation of Adam" was painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in 1512 by this painter, who shares a name with one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Who is Michelangelo?
200
This 2005 Tim Burton remake of a 1971 movie starred Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
What is "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
200
This Sandy Boulevard teriyaki spot is a favorite of many Dishman full-timers.
What is Du's Grill?
300
This was the name of Portland Parks & Recreation's now-retired mascot.
Who is Wader the Gator?
300
In the season 3 finale, a memorial service is held for this beloved, four-legged character.
Who is Li'l Sebatian?
300
Anish Kapoor's public sculpture "Cloud Gate", installed in Chicago's Millenium Park, is more commonly known by this nickname.
What is "The Bean"?
300
The title character from this 2020 live-action remake had to be redesigned after receiving criticism from fans over his appearance in the movie's first trailer.
What is "Sonic the Hedgehog"?
300
The best views in the city might belong to this restaurant, located on the 30th floor of The Big Pink.
What is Portland City Grill?
400
According to the Trust for Public Land, 90% of Portland residents live withing this distance of a public park.
What is half a mile or a 10-minute walk?
400
April schedules all of Ron Swanson's meetings for this date, mistakenly believing it did not exist.
What is March 31st?
400
Prior to being dethroned by Michael Jackson's "Thriller", this 1973 album was the best-selling album of all time.
What is "The Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd?
400
This late-80's police drama TV series was remade as a comedy movie of the same name in 2012. It stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill.
What is "21 Jump Street"?
400
This east-side restaurant was named the best sandwich shop in Portland in the 2026 Willamette Week reader's poll.
What is Lardo?
500
Appointed earlier this year, he is the current director of Portland Parks & Recreation.
Who is Art Pearce?
500
After several name changes, Andy's band eventually settles on this name.
What is "Mouse Rat"?
500
The Gordon House, located in Silverton, Oregon, was designed by this world-renowned architect.
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?
500
The 2019 live-action remake of The Lion King featured a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce and Nala, and this comedian as Pumbaa.
Who is Seth Rogan?
500
This NE Portland barbeque restaurant was the subject of a 2009 episode of Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives.
What is Podnah's Pit Barbeque?