This week, concrete was poured for Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center's new splash pad. The district's first splash pad is an anticipated benefit of an ongoing renovation at Conestoga made possible by the 2008 voter-approved bond measure. For more pictures, visit Conestoga's Facebook page.

What will the splash pad look like when it's done?

Embrace chocolate fantasies at season's sweetest event

On Friday, Feb. 10, from 3-9 p.m., historic Jenkins Estate is holding the sweetest event on the THPRD calendar.

Our 14th annnual Chocolate Fantasy will feature 30+ vendors - including chocolatiers, bakeries, wineries and more - at the main house and stable. Taste indulgent treats and shop for Valentine's Day gifts for you or your sweetie.

There's still time to sign up and enjoy Winter classes

The Winter term has begun, but there are still plenty of classes not yet under way.

Registration is ongoing for patrons of all ages. Please browse our online activities guide or click below for information about classes at the recreation center nearest you:

Note: If you are registering for the first time, you must visit a THPRD facility to establish residency and create an online account at myTHPRD.

Explore. Discover. Learn. Get outside.

Two fabulous natural areas - the 222-acre Tualatin Hills Nature Park and the 230-acre Cooper Mountain Nature Park - exist within the district boundary. Between the two, you can walk more than 8 miles of trails and discover a few surprises.

Both parks offer kids' nature classes:

Special annoucement regarding THPRD gift cards

Please take a moment to read about two changes in THPRD's gift card policy. If you have additional questions, please call the administration office at 503-645-6433.

Timbers' training home at THPRD site nears completion

With Portland Timbers FC training now underway, The Oregonian's Geoffrey Arnold reported on construction progress at the adidas Timbers Training Center, which is nearing completion at THPRD's Fanno Creek Service Center. The Timbers 2012 season begins March 12.

This illustration (by J. Craig Thorpe/D.A. Hogan, courtesy of Timbers FC) showcases two new soccer fields currently under construction at the Fanno Creek Service Center/adidas Timbers Training Center.

Fanno Creek "missing link" complete, open to the public

The missing link of the Fanno Creek Regional Trail has been completed. Bicyclists, joggers and walkers will be able to travel 4½ miles of largely continuous, paved trail between THPRD’s Garden Home Recreation Center and Tigard’s Englewood Park near Scholls Ferry Road. >>Trail Map (PDF)