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THPRD News
Weigh in on THPRD capital improvements
December 28, 2015 - Posted in:
Maintenance, Planning and Development, Public Participation, Public Meetings, Survey
THPRD is creating a master list of capital improvement projects. To prioritize upcoming projects, the district is seeking public input at two meetings in January.
December 09, 2015 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, Board of Directors, Parks
THPRD's Board of Directors approved the names of three new park sites; one in south Beaverton and two in Cedar Mill. All three sites were acquired from developer Polygon Northwest within the last two years.
THPRD appoints 27 volunteers to revamped committees
December 09, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, Natural Resources, News Release, Public Participation, Advisory Committees, Board of Directors, Nature, Parks, Programs, Trails
The district's Board of Directors approved the appointment of 27 community volunteers -- including 13 new appointees -- to the district’s reorganized advisory committees.
Lifeguard training: a great opportunity for motivated swimmers
December 04, 2015 - Posted in:
Aquatics
Daniel Howse began lifeguarding when he was only 12 years old. He was hired by THPRD at 16. Now 20, Howse hasn't had to look hard for work like many of his peers.
November 30, 2015 - Posted in:
News Release, Programs, Sports
Registration for THPRD's winter term will be open to district residents starting at 8 am on Saturday, Dec. 12. The district’s 2016 winter/spring activities guide is available online and in print at numerous community locations.
THPRD renews holiday giving drive for children and families
November 18, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Administration, Cedar Hills, Conestoga, Fanno Creek Service Center, Garden Home, Stuhr Center
THPRD will once again work to create a brighter holiday season for low-income children and families in the Beaverton area by collecting toys, clothing and other items. The park district will also collect food for the Oregon Food Bank.
November 16, 2015 - Posted in:
Maintenance, Planning and Development, Public Participation, Accessibility
Public feedback is an essential element of our Access Audit. If you have comments or concerns related to THPRD’s ADA access – or lack thereof – at any THPRD site, we’d love to hear from you.
THPRD seeking one citizen for its budget committee
November 05, 2015 - Posted in:
Budget, News Release, Public Participation, Board of Directors
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is now accepting applications to fill one citizen position on its Budget Committee. The deadline is 5 pm Friday, Nov. 20.
October 28, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, Stuhr Center
The Stuhr Center’s second annual Artisan Fine Arts Sale, Nov. 13-14, from 10 am to 4 pm, will feature more than 300 original works from Stuhr Center art students.
October 27, 2015 - Posted in:
Planning and Development, Public Participation, Board of Directors, Land Acquisition, Parks, Public Meetings
At its December 7th meeting, THPRD's Board of Directors will consider a proposal that would name a newly-acquired park site within the South Beaverton neighborhood Steeplechase Park.
October 27, 2015 - Posted in:
Planning and Development, Public Participation, Board of Directors, Land Acquisition, Parks, Public Meetings
At its December 7 meeting, THPRD's Board of Directors will consider proposed park names for two newly-acquired sites within the Timberland development in Cedar Mill.
THPRD takes first step toward more accessible sites
October 15, 2015 - Posted in:
Maintenance, Planning and Development, Accessibility, Parks
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District has begun a district-wide assessment of more than 200 parks and facilities to identify improvements that will yield more accessibility in compliance with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.
THPRD seeking volunteer applicants for advisory committees
October 15, 2015 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, Public Participation, Administration, Board of Directors, Comprehensive Plan
THPRD is now accepting applicants for two volunteer advisory committees that will work with the Board of Directors to shape the district’s long-term planning efforts. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 5
Due to repeated acts of vandalism on the hitting wall at Hazeldale Park, THPRD will have a contractor remove the wall and perform an asphalt patch on the existing basketball court.
A large variety of native trees, shrubs, ground covers and perennials will be available at the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's 10th Annual Fall Native Plant Sale.
Wells joins Oversight Committee for THPRD bond measure
August 14, 2015 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure, News Release, Board of Directors, Bond Oversight Committee
Nancy Wells of Cedar Mill has been appointed to a committee that oversees implementation of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's 2008 voter-approved bond measure. She will serve a two-year term.
THPRD to rename Hideaway Park for longtime community leader Babette Horenstein
August 14, 2015 - Posted in:
News Release, Board of Directors, Parks
After carefully considering public input, the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Board of Directors have voted unanimously to rename Hideaway Park in the Garden Home area in honor of the late Babette Horenstein.
August 13, 2015 - Posted in:
Maintenance, Closures, Trails
Heads up, Rock Creek Trail users. Your route is about to be disrupted by a substantial construction project that will re-route a portion of the regional trail system through October.
Registration for THPRD's fall classes begins Aug. 15
August 03, 2015 - Posted in:
News Release, Activity Guide, Cedar Hills, Conestoga, Garden Home, Programs, Soccer, Sports, Sports
Registration for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s fall classes and programs will be open to in-district residents starting Saturday morning, Aug. 15.
July 31, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Conestoga
More than two dozen vehicles will be on display at the Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center when THPRD hosts its 17th annual Big Truck Day on Saturday, Aug. 8.
July 15, 2015 - Posted in:
Public Participation, Board of Directors, Survey
THPRD's Board of Directors is requesting your help. To help them effectively communicate matters of interest to park district residents, please complete the brief survey below by August 23. You could win a $50 THPRD gift card!
Cedar Mill Park improvements to be celebrated at July 16 concert
July 09, 2015 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure, Events, Natural Resources, News Release, Planning and Development
On Thursday, July 16, THPRD will host a dedication ceremony at Cedar Mill Park at the intermission of the scheduled Concert & Theater in the Park performance by The Tony Starlight Band.
THPRD's 10th Party in the Park brings all-day fun to Beaverton
July 07, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, News Release
One of Beaverton’s top summer traditions returns on Saturday, July 25, when THPRD stages its 10th annual Party in the Park, a day-long festival of free, family-oriented fun at the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex.
As a public service in response to forecasts of continuing hot temperatures this week, THPRD will offer six of its Beaverton-area facilities as “cooling centers” through this Sunday, July 5.
Thanks to the recent efforts of THPRD’s Maintenance Operations department, residents of Portland’s West Slope area are enjoying better access to their neighborhood park.
As he departs today after 35 years at THPRD, Jim McElhinny is more inclined to enjoy a good laugh than to reflect on the legacy of his work as the district’s director of Park & Recreation Services.
Jim McElhinny, one of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s most accomplished employees, will retire on June 30. Aisha Panas, THPRD’s director of Planning since July 2014, has been selected to succeed McElhinny.
June 15, 2015 - Posted in:
Planning and Development, Public Participation, Board of Directors, Parks
The THPRD Board of Directors is considering a request to change the name of Hideaway Park in the Garden Home area to Babette Horenstein Memorial Park, in honor of the longtime THPRD board member.
Grab your blanket or lawn chair; summer entertainment starts July 2
June 11, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, News Release
Four concerts and one stage show comprise this year’s Concert & Theater in the Park lineup. All shows, 6-8 pm, will feature free activities for children, including the Rec Mobile and Nature Mobile. The series debuts on July 2 at Arnold Park.
Swim for 25 cents on June 27 at 60th anniversary celebration
June 05, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Aquatics
"Back to the '50s," a special event for children and adults to celebrate the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's 60th anniversary, will be held Saturday, June 27, at the historic Beaverton Swim Center, 2-4 pm.
The tennis courts at Cedar Mill Park will be closed, May 14-23, in order that the courts can be surfaced. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit the outdoor courts at other THPRD sites until the conclusion of this project.
Tower of Power to headline Aug. 15 Groovin' on the Grass
May 11, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, News Release
Tower of Power, the iconic 10-piece ensemble that has wowed audiences for nearly 50 years – will headline THPRD’s annual Groovin’ on the Grass concert event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 6-8:30 pm.
Rustad joins Bond Oversight Committee; five reappointed
April 14, 2015 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure, News Release, Bond Oversight Committee, Land Acquisition
Jeannine Rustad has been appointed to a committee that oversees implementation of THPRD's 2008 voter-approved bond measure. Reappointed for new two-year terms were Frank Angelo, Rob Drake, Boyd Leonard, Rob Massar and Matthew McKean.
Tualatin Hills Nature Center to host Spring Native Plant Sale April 25
April 03, 2015 - Posted in:
Events, Nature, News Release
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District hosts its 15th annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25, at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center (15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton). The free event takes place from 10 am to 2 pm.
In January 2015, THPRD opted to participate in Portland General Electric’s Clean Wind program at the platinum (highest) level; all of the electricity the district uses will be “green power.”
March 19, 2015 - Posted in:
Cedar Hills, Conestoga, Events, Garden Home, News Release
THPRD staff have rounded up a parcel of eggs and one floppy-eared host for three highly anticipated egg hunts, April 3-4, at the district’s recreation centers.
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District will host an open house on Tuesday, March 3, to provide residents the opportunity to review and comment on functional plans recently drafted to guide the district’s oversight of parks and recreational programs.
THPRD celebrates 60 years of service to community in 2015
February 25, 2015 - Posted in:
History, News Release
For most public agencies, March 4 is just another date. Not for the THPRD, which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the day -- in 1955 -- that voters in the Beaverton area approved a taxing structure for the district, and the agency was officially born.
THPRD supports city decision to cancel purchase of Cobb property parcel
February 23, 2015 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure, Land Acquisition, Planning
THPRD officials expressed support for the City of Beaverton's decision to terminate a proposed agreement that would have conveyed a portion of the former Cobb property from THPRD to the city for a Bridge Meadows intergenerational housing development.
District to host public forum for functional plan review
February 19, 2015 - Posted in:
Comprehensive Plan, News Release, Parks, Planning, Programs, Public Meetings
THPRD will host an open house on Tuesday, March 3 (6-7:30 pm), to provide residents the opportunity to review and comment on functional plans recently drafted to guide the district’s oversight of parks and recreational programs.
20-punch Aquatics Fitness Pass to be reinstated Feb. 17
February 12, 2015 - Posted in:
Aquatics, News Release
THPRD is reinstating its Aquatics Fitness Pass, which entitles the user to participate 20 times in any water exercise class the park district offers at its eight pools.
THPRD makes major progress on bond measure in 2014
February 09, 2015 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure, News Release
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District continued to make headway on several bond-funded projects in 2014, and more are on the board for planning or completion in 2015. Funds from the 2008 voter-approved bond measure paid for park renovations, natural area restorations, trails expansion, land acquisitions and other work across the district.
THPRD Board accepting applications for Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee
February 04, 2015 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure, Bond Oversight Committee
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 23 for six positions on the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee.