This journal article presents an analysis of how participatory action research (PAR) methods pertain to community psychology. Following a brief review of the fundamental aspects of PAR, the authors examine the key developments in the field, including how PAR methods have been used to engage street-involved youth. The article provides three illustrative case studies of programs in the areas of youth homelessness, consumer/survivor engagement, and Indigenous research to demonstrate contemporary challenges and opportunities. The authors argue that without an effort to reconsider and redefine PAR, moving away from the stereotypical PAR “project” framework, these methods will continue to be poorly represented and underutilized in community psychology. (author abstract modified)