Music - CMC Orientation - OnlineOpen
from Sep 9Wed7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ages 18+
Creston-Kenilworth · District 3 · Facility site · 0.2 acres
Community Music Center
Facility siteLimited access / participation
Check the operator’s hours and admission or registration terms; participation may be limited. Public-entry status is separate from wheelchair accessibility.
Classification and evidence
Official page label: Community and arts center; Atlas classification rules. Classification: source-labeled.
Source captured: 2026-06-02. Human verification: Pending.
Check current official informationPublished activities: use a restroom, use an accessible restroom, and watch a show.
Photo from the City's park pagePark history
PP&R's first music program began in 1955 at the Knott Street (now Matt Dishman) Community Center where guitar classes, as well as a string ensemble and a community orchestra, were offered. A major commitment to music education was made in the late 1950s when all existing music classes were moved to the Woodstock Community Center. Children's music classes were introduced, including music theory and ear-training, and a variety of stringed instruments were taught. As the children's abilities improved, a string ensemble was formed. It was evident that the music program would soon outgrow its new home.
Community Music Center, Inc. was founded as a non-profit association in February 1960 by a group of parents and interested citizens. It played a vital role in the remodeling a beautiful 1912 firehouse - designated a Portland Historic Landmark - which became the permanent home of CMC in 1969. That project was made possible by a generous gift from John D. and Elizabeth Gray and the donation of services by architect Robert Oringdulph. Substantial improvements were made to the facility in 1999, bringing the building up to the seismic requirements of the City of Portland, and making the building accessible in accordance with the American Disability Act.
From the City's page for this park.
Visitor amenities
Published amenities are checked separately from entry conditions. Each links to other documented locations; confirm current hours before visiting.
…stay a while
- use a restroomRestroom
- use an accessible restroomAccessible restroom
…gather
- watch a showStage or amphitheater
- get onlinePublic WiFi
- go insideIndoor space
- take a class or swimRecreation facility
What kind of place this is
A building site — a community center, pool, or arts venue — where the building is the offer. Classified from official page labels it “Community and arts center”; our model.
What else should this park let you do?
Something specific to this park — the thing you'd use it for if it were here.
Send an idea for this park →School grounds nearby
Public school grounds within a half mile, by straight line. What is listed is what OpenStreetMap mappers have recorded, not an inventory. The district sets public access.
- Cleveland High · Portland Public Schools · 6.5 acres0.2 mi
On record: 7 athletics pitchs, 5 tracks, 1 American football pitch, 1 multi-use pitch. Not recorded in this property’s inventory: soccer or futsal field, running track.
- Parry Center for Children (DART) · Portland Public Schools · 11.9 acres0.2 mi
On record: 3 playgrounds, 1 garden, 1 basketball pitch. Not recorded in this property’s inventory: basketball court, playground.
- Grout Elementary · Portland Public Schools · 2.3 acres0.3 mi
On record: 2 tetherball pitchs, 2 four square pitchs, 1 playground, 1 baseball pitch, 1 garden. Not recorded in this property’s inventory: baseball or softball, playground. PP&R runs a SUN Community School here.
Beyond parks explains what opening a school ground would take.
School grounds: Metro RLIS. Features inside them: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Through the year
Seasonal facilities and listings captured by the Atlas. These records do not measure attendance, utilization or all activity at the site.
Counts describe captured listings, not attendance or all activity. No listings captured does not mean the site is unused.
Winter
Dec–Feb
Dark by 5 and wet most days: cover, lighting, indoor rooms, and paths that drain.
- use a restroom
- go inside
- use an accessible restroom
- watch a show
- get online
- take a class or swim
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
Spring
Mar–May
Fields and gardens open; showers between sun. Leagues, planting, first picnics.
- use a restroom
- use an accessible restroom
- watch a show
- get online
- go inside
- take a class or swim
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
Summer
Jun–Aug
Water, shade, long evenings — the season the system is built around.
- watch a show
- use a restroom
- use an accessible restroom
- get online
- go inside
- take a class or swim
0 programs · 0 events starts captured
Fall
Sep–Nov
Light shortens and leagues wind down; shelters and lighting carry the season.
- use a restroom
- use an accessible restroom
- watch a show
- get online
- go inside
- take a class or swim
40 programs · 0 events starts captured
What the record holds here, by season
| Season | Programs | Recurring events | One-time |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter Dec–Feb registration opens 10/08 (activities Nov 2 – Dec 13 and winter-break camps Dec 21 – Jan 3) | — | — | — |
Spring Mar–May Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summer Jun–Aug Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall Sep–Nov Recorded through 2026-09; 2 months still to come | 33 | 0 | 0 |
Our reading of the calendar
Which facilities count as in season is our model of Portland's year (splash pads and wading pools in summer, fields and gardens spring through fall, everything else year-round) — not the City's schedule. Check posted hours for pools, splash pads, and restrooms. From 12 weekly catalog snapshots (2026-06-11 to 2026-09-07). "Programs" are distinct titles; "sections" are the catalog's individual records — a swim level at one time slot for one week is one section. Complete through 2026-09; later months fill in as registration opens. Winter counts fill in when winter registration opens.
Register for a program at Community Music Center
Programs captured from Portland Parks & Recreation's catalog and matched to this property. Dates and availability may change; confirm current registration and waitlist options on ActiveNet.
Music - CMC Orientation - In-PersonOpen
from Sep 12Sat11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ages 18+
Music - Drumming Together for Women - IntermediateOpen
Sep 28 – Nov 30Mon5:00 PM - 6:25 PM
Ages 60+
Music - Community ChorusOpen
Sep 29 – Dec 1Tue6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ages 18+
Music - FiddlingOpen
Sep 29 – Dec 1Tue7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Ages 18+
Music - Piano ContinuingOpen
Sep 29 – Dec 1TueNoon - 12:50 PM
Ages 60+
Music - Piano ContinuingOpen
Sep 29 – Dec 1Tue1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Ages 60+
Music - Piano ContinuingOpen
Sep 29 – Dec 1Tue2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Ages 60+
Showing 8 of 40 programs at this park.
Browse all programsPartners & friends
The whole ecosystemCommunity organizations that steward, fund, operate, or run programs at Community Music Center. Labels show what is confirmed and what is still being filled in.
Community Music Center (CMC Inc.)Co-manages this parkConfirmed
Conservancies & operating nonprofits
Named in PP&R’s FY2025–26 site-partner roster for stewardship, operations and/or maintenance; individual responsibilities are not specified.
Portland.gov — Community Music CenterPP&R FY2025–26 Partnerships & Volunteerism report, p. 6Support this park
Real ways to help Community Music Center and parks like it. This site does not process donations; every link below goes to an official giving or volunteering channel.
Donate via Portland Parks FoundationThe independent nonprofit philanthropic partner for Portland's parks. Gifts support parks and programs citywide.Volunteer with Portland Parks & RecreationJoin official PP&R volunteer and stewardship programs, from work parties to ongoing roles.Find park partners and friends groupsDozens of community organizations steward specific Portland parks. See who works where.
How it's holding up
The City's own inventory of what is here and the condition it last recorded for each item. Dates are the source's; old dates mean no newer public assessment, not that nothing has happened since. PP&R does not publish itemized repair costs, so needs appear without dollar figures.
Condition across all assets
Citywide condition atlasAcross 2 assessed assets at this park, 100% are in poor or very-bad condition (rated 4–5). Pooled from the City's public assessment layers — buildings, bridges, playgrounds, courts, fields, fences, paths and amenities.
This count comes from the City's rated asset layers; the “Public assets” list below is a separate furnishings inventory, so its items and scores are counted separately and the two totals need not match.
Good · 0Above fair · 0Fair · 0Poor · 0Very bad · 2
Assessed asset families here
Buildings2018Pathways & trails
Condition is rated 1 (good) to 5 (very bad); no score means not yet assessed and is excluded. Park trees are inventoried separately and not counted here. No repair costs — those aren't published.
Repair ledger
Public data does not currently flag repair candidates for this park. Additional PP&R maintenance exports can be added without changing the page structure.
Know this park?
Seen something here that's broken, fixed, or missing from this list? Records are updated periodically; tell us what you see.
Send a condition note →Public assets
All 0Furnishings the City inventories here, with each item's condition score — 1 is good, 5 is very bad. Asset photos aren't public yet.
Official Portland.gov profile
From the City's park page
Community Music Center on Portland.gov
Providing opportunities to learn about, make, and enjoy music, since 1955.
Safety is our top priority. Check here for the latest information about program schedules and closures.Weather Information and ClosuresPP&R classes, activities, rentals, and sports events may be canceled due to severe weather, such as ice, snow, or extreme heat. Call 503-823-2533 or visit portland.gov/parks/closures for the most current information. Some recreation programs may run as conditions and staff availability allow. Safety is a major factor in determining operations at each PP&R facility. PP&R facilities, our social media outlets, and our website will all feature operating information including opening and closing times.
The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation program in partnership with the nonprofit Community Music Center, Inc. (CMC Inc.). It has been a popular place for music lessons and concerts in Portland since 1955.
CMC enhances the greater Portland community by providing opportunities for all ages to learn about, make and enjoy music. We do this though:
City label
Community and arts center
Year acquired
1969
Official acres
0.23
City section
SE
Neighborhood
Creston-Kenilworth
Hours
OfficeTuesday through Friday: 1 to 6pm. BuildingOPEN during registered activities. ClosuresMaintenance week March 24 to March 28.
Amenities and activities
AccessibilityAccessible restroomHistorical siteWireless internet access (WiFi)Stage (indoor)
All dogs must be leashed in this park.
This page, on a sign
The QR label for this park points here. Print labels →
https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/community-music-center-21?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_21
Where this comes from
Facilities from the City's amenity pages and asset layers; hours, photo, and history from the City's park page; programs and events from its catalogs; condition from PortlandMaps public records. Where the City publishes nothing, this page says so instead of guessing.