September 26, 2018 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Nature
Get your gardening gloves out! The 18th annual Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Fall Native Plant Sale is a great opportunity fill your garden with native trees, shrubs, and flowering plants.
THPRD Celebrates Latino Culture With First Fiesta en el Parque on Aug. 19
July 26, 2018 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Español
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District will debut a new festival in August with Fiesta en el Parque, a celebration of Latino culture, food, and fun.
THPRD And FACT Oregon To Host Region's Only Inclusive Triathlon on Aug. 11
July 24, 2018 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Accessibility, Adaptive Recreation, Health & Wellness, Social Equity
The All Ability Tri4Youth, scheduled for Aug. 11, gives youth, their families and peers an opportunity to compete in a fun, safe, and fully-accessible triathlon.
Transportation trucks, tractors, dump trucks, fire trucks and more will be on display during the 20th annual Big Truck Day. Set for Aug. 4, this is one of the district's most popular events.
First-Ever July 4 Show Highlights THPRD Summer Concert Schedule
June 07, 2018 - Posted in:
Events, News Release
Country singer Britnee Kellog will headline the district's first Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park. The show kicks off the summer concert season.
Looking for family fun this summer? Check out THPRD's entertainment lineup. There's something for nearly every age group and interest and most events are free.
The Tualatin Hills Nature Center will host a Nature Kids Preschool Open House to preview its nature-based preschool programs on Jan. 27 from 10 am to noon.
Registration for THPRD's winter term will be open to district residents starting at 8 am on Saturday, Dec. 9. Out-of-district registration begins Monday, Dec. 11. Online registration will be available 24 hours a day at www.thprd.org.
THPRD renews holiday giving drive for those in need
November 27, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Public Participation, Administration, Aquatics, Beaverton School District, Social Equity
THPRD is once again working with the Beaverton School District and other community partners to create a brighter holiday season for those in need in the Beaverton area. The district will collect toys, clothing and other items for selected families and homeless children; it will also collect personal hygiene products and linens for the Union Gospel Mission LifeChange Center for Women & Children.
Newt Day is back! THPRD’s celebration of the rough-skinned amphibian returns on Saturday, Nov. 4, noon to 4 p.m. at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center (15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton).
Visitors will learn about the amazing adaptations of newts and other forest inhabitants.
THPRD's newest park to open in Aloha; Grand Opening Oct. 14
September 22, 2017 - Posted in:
2008 Bond Measure,
Events, News Release, Planning and Development, Public Participation, Accessibility, Adaptive Recreation, Aloha park, Beaverton School District, Board of Directors, Design & Development
Mountain View Champions Park, a 21.5-acre site in Aloha featuring Oregon’s first athletic field for people of all abilities, will open to the public on Oct. 2. Join THPRD at a grand opening celebration on Oct. 14 from 3 to 6 pm.
September 22, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Cedar Hills
Families wishing to get an early start on their Halloween celebration may want to stop by THPRD's annual Fall Festival. This costume-friendly event will be held at Cedar Hills Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 am to 3 pm.
September 21, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Health & Wellness, Stuhr Center
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Elsie Stuhr Center will host a free Health and Wellness Resource Fair to provide activities and information that address health topics relevant to Beaverton’s aging adult population.
September 21, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Aquatics
The Aloha Swim Center is the site of THPRD's next Dive-In Movie on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 pm. Dive-In Movies combine two great pastimes – swimming and a trip to the movies – all for the cost of a drop-in swim.
September 18, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Nature
Get ready for fall and planting season with THPRD’s 17th annual Fall Native Plant Sale. A wide variety of shrubs, ground covers, perennials and trees will be available for purchase at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 am to 2 pm.
September 01, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Stuhr Center
Shoppers of all ages will delight in the broad array of treasures, collectibles, antiques, clothing, furniture and home goods available at the Elsie Stuhr Center’s annual Harvest Bazaar on Sept. 7 and 8.
Before the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center closes for its second phase of scheduled renovations, the pool will host just the third installment ever of THPRD’s popular Doggie Paddle. The canine-only open swim will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, 4-6 pm.
THPRD's Party in the Park returns on Saturday, July 29, from 11am-4pm. The event will feature an array of activities, including bounce houses, climbing walls, drop-in sports and more.
THPRD, FACT Oregon to host region's first inclusive triathlon on Aug. 12
July 07, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Social Equity, Sports, Sports
This summer, THPRD is hosting an inclusive new triathlon for Oregon youth. Competitors will swim (50 yards), bike (two miles), and run (half-mile) on a fully accessible course.
Timberland Park to be celebrated at July 13 concert
June 30, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Beaverton School District, Parks
THPRD has scheduled a dedication ceremony during intermission of its regularly scheduled concert performance on July 13 at Timberland Park in Cedar Mill.
THPRD offers free summer concerts for 13th consecutive summer
June 28, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Parks
Looking for free summer fun? For the 13th consecutive summer, THPRD will stage free concerts at neighborhood parks across its 50-square-mile service area. The first of four shows is Thursday, July 6, at Bethany's Pirate Park.
THPRD’s seventh annual Groovin' on the Grass show returns to Beaverton on Saturday, Aug. 19. This outdoor concert event features a trio of iconic Northwest acts -- Quarterflash, The Curtis Salgado Band and Nu Shooz -- sharing the stage for the first time. Gates will open at 4 pm for the 5 pm show.
Jones, Fagin run Rose Festival Half Marathon together
May 31, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, Board of Directors, Conestoga
Congratulations to the City of Beaverton for its part in helping the Rose Festival complete the first-ever Rose Festival Half Marathon in Beaverton on Sunday, May 28.
May 12, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, Planning and Development, Public Participation, Crowell Woods, Crowell Woods
THPRD is holding a May 16 public meeting to review the draft master plan for a new 7.4-acre neighborhood park in Aloha. You can also participate online.
Six board candidates campaign at Stuhr Center forum
May 01, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, Public Participation, Board of Directors, Stuhr Center
Six candidates for three open positions on the THPRD Board of Directors participated in a public forum at the Elsie Stuhr Center. The candidates summarized why they are running and the priorities they would pursue if elected.
THPRD hosts its annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 29, at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center from 10 am to 2 pm. This year, the sale will highlight plants that attract native pollinators such as birds, bees, and butterflies.
THPRD offering variety of spring egg hunts in April
April 03, 2017 - Posted in:
Events, News Release
What sort of spring egg hunt excites you? The traditional kind? One that’s paired with a pancake breakfast and artisan bazaar? Or one that invites the kids to go into the water? THPRD has them all in April.
Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center will celebrate spring with its annual Underwater Egg Hunt, an unusually fun (and wet!) twist on spring egg hunts, on Friday, April 7, from 5:25 to 8:30 pm.
The Tualatin Hills Nature Center (15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton) will host an open house to preview the park district’s only nature-based preschool program on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 am to noon.
Stuhr Center holiday party will celebrate building's namesake
December 12, 2016 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Stuhr Center
Guests 55 and older are invited to Elsie Stuhr Day, a holiday party that honors the countless contributions of the district’s most celebrated founder. The annual event will take place on Dec. 16, 1:30-3:30 pm.
December 05, 2016 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Aquatics, Bond Oversight Committee
A variety of improvements have been made to the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center, most notably a new roof. The center reopens to the public on Dec. 5 after a four-month closure.
Special Dec. 11 event will celebrate Tennis Center renaming
December 01, 2016 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Board of Directors, Sports, Sports
Staff at the Babette Horenstein Tennis Center will host a public event on Sunday, Dec. 11, (1-4 pm) that will celebrate the center’s namesake and the game she loved.
THPRD renews holiday giving drive for those in need
November 14, 2016 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Public Participation, Beaverton School District, Cedar Hills, Conestoga, Garden Home
THPRD will once again work with Beaverton School District and other community partners to create a brighter holiday season for those in need. THPRD will collect unwrapped gifts for families in need and support a drive to collect non-perishable food and hygiene products.
In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, THPRD's administrative office and many other sites will be closed this Friday, Nov. 11. Join THPRD in celebrating those who have served at two Friday events.
Newt Day is back! THPRD’s annual homage to the rough-skinned amphibian returns on Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center. Admission is just $2.
More than 100 varieties of native trees, shrubs, ground covers and perennials will be available at THPRD's 11th Annual Fall Native Plant Sale on Oct. 8.
Stuhr Center seeks donations for annual fundraiser
August 11, 2016 - Posted in:
Events, Public Participation, Stuhr Center
The Elsie Stuhr Center is asking residents to support its annual fundraiser by donating gently-used items, including home goods, jewelry, antiques, clothing, collectibles, sporting goods, garden items, toys and holiday décor to be sold at the Harvest Bazaar.
Blues giant Curtis Salgado opens THPRD’s free Concert & Theater in the Park series with a July 7 show at Garden Home Park. The series includes six events throughout July & August.
The Temptations, whose soulful vocal harmonies skyrocketed them into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, will headline THPRD's 6th annual Groovin' on the Grass concert event on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Beaverton will be the center of the tennis universe for three days in July, when Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District hosts a Davis Cup quarterfinal between the United States and Croatia.
Want to attract birds and butterflies to your backyard this spring and summer but don’t know where to start? Native plants are the answer, and THPRD will have more than 150 varieties available at its Spring Native Plant Sale and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 16, 10 am - 2 pm.
March 01, 2016 - Posted in:
Events, News Release, Cedar Hills, Conestoga, Garden Home
Eager kids of all ages won’t have to wait much longer to enjoy THPRD’s annual spring egg hunts – they arrive early this year! Preregistration is recommended at all events because space is limited; hop online to secure a spot, or call the host center.
Harman Swim Center, which has been closed for extensive renovation, will reopen on Monday, Feb. 8. A public open house on Sunday, Feb. 7, will include a free open swim from 3 to 5 pm.
The Tualatin Hills Nature Center will accept new registrants for its popular nine-month nature preschool program at an open house on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 am to noon.