THPRD News: News Release

Share your input on the new concept plan for Abbey Creek Park phase 2.

Share your input on the new dog run coming to Ridgewood Park.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is encouraging community members to apply for openings on the district’s three Advisory Committees and Budget Committee.

The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is hosting the Fall Native Plant Sale in partnership with Sparrowhawk Native Plants. Thousands of habitat friendly native plants are available as well as information about the benefits of native plants.

 Registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s fall programs, classes, and activities begins Saturday, August 13, at 8 am for in-district residents. Out-of-district registration starts on Monday, August 15.

Join THPRD for a Virtual Community Meeting to learn more about the permanent restrooms coming to Schiffler, Hazeldale, and Greenway Parks.

Julie Rocha and Sabrina Taylor Schmitt, two long-serving park and recreation professionals, have been recently appointed as directors at THPRD. They have been serving as interim directors since September 2021, as the district was in the midst of an organizational realignment due to the pandemic.

Share your input on the future play area at La Raíz Park by taking a community survey by Sunday, July 24.

Share your ideas about the future of Downtown Parks in a community survey by July 11.

Share your input in a community survey about Westside Trail Bridge funding by Tuesday, June 21.

Share your input in a community survey about funding for the Beaverton Creek Trail by Tuesday, June 21.

Share your input by Sunday, June 12 on play features for a new park in the Heights area development at South Cooper Mountain.

Share your ideas about the amenities you would like added to the park by taking a short survey.

 The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is encouraging community members to apply for an opening on the district’s Audit Committee. There is one position available. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Walk, bike, or roll to join THPRD for FREE coffee, treats, and giveaways for all ages and share your input on the future park coming to SW Pointer Rd.

THPRD is beginning the second phase of planning and design of Abbey Creek Park and engaging local community members to help decide which additional amenities will be added to the undeveloped areas of the park.

THPRD is holding a Virtual Community Presentation for the future park on SW Pointer Rd. This meeting is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the new park, learn ways to share input, and ask questions.

 Jared Isaksen has been selected as THPRD’s Finance Services Director/ Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Jared will lead the district’s Finance Services team, overseeing a staff of 10.5 staff, responsible for directing the district’s fiscal operations as well as budget and accounting functions.

THPRD will begin the planning and design of a future neighborhood park along SW Pointer Rd. THPRD is excited to engage local community members to help guide the design process.

The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is hosting the Spring Native Plant Sale in partnership with Sparrowhawk Native Plants. Thousands of habitat friendly native plants are available as well as information about the benefits of native plants.

 Registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s spring programs, classes, and activities begins Saturday, February 26, at 8 am for in-district residents. Out-of-district registration starts on Monday, February 28.

THPRD Board of Directors supports proceeding with phase II of the Beaverton Creek Regional Trail project.

THPRD would like your input on play features for two new parks coming to the South Cooper Mountain area. Learn more and take a short survey.

 Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is partnering with the Beaverton School District for the THPRD’s annual Holiday Giving Drive. Our goal is to help create a warmer, brighter holiday season for Beaverton School District families and students in need. Community members can bring gift cards to any open THPRD facility until Wednesday, December 15.

 Registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s winter programs, classes, and activities begins Saturday, December 4, at 8 am for in-district residents. Out-of-district registration starts on Monday, December 6.

THPRD is finalizing a concept plan and name for the New Park at SW Baker & Lombard. Please share your input by joining our upcoming virtual meeting or take a short survey.

 The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is
encouraging community members to apply for openings on the district’s three Advisory Committees and Budget Committee.

Community input is helping THPRD understand the community’s preferred features for the bridge design.

THPRD is honored to announce that the district’s visioning process was selected for two national awards: the Public Involvement Project of the Year in the United States and as the winner of the Core Values Award for Respect for Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture.

THPRD continues planning the future off-street trail connecting SW Sexton Mountain Dr to the Westside Trail near Sexton Mountain Elementary School. Please join us for our upcoming Virtual Community Review Meeting to learn about the trail alignment plan, ask questions, and share your input.

 The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is hosting the Fall Native Plant Sale in partnership with Sparrowhawk Native Plants. Thousands of habitat friendly native plants are available as well as information about the benefits of native plants.

 Registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s fall programs, classes and activities begins Saturday, August 28, at 8 am for in-district residents. Out-of-district registration begins on Monday, August 30.

The for-profit affordable housing developer Wishcamper Development Partners is proposing to develop a series of parks and trails in the South Cooper Mountain area.

Take a survey to share your input on a new park in the South Cooper Mountain area.

To share your input in a future survey for the new park at SW Baker & Lombard.

THPRD is planning a new off-street trail connecting SW Sexton Mountain Dr to the Westside Trail near Sexton Mountain Elementary School. Please join us for a Virtual Community Meeting to learn more and share input.

Please join us for a virtual community meeting on May 20 at 6 pm. THPRD is designing a new 1.5-mile segment of the Beaverton Creek Regional Trail.

Join THPRD and Vose Elementary School for fun activities for all ages, free giveaways, and an opportunity to give input on a new park coming to SW Baker & Lombard.

 THPRD Job Fair - May 19th from 3 - 6 pm

From spring to fall of 2021, THPRD will be planning a new .15-mile off-street trail connecting from the Westside Trail to SW Sexton Mountain Dr near Sexton Mountain Elementary School.

 THPRD has many openings for part-time and seasonal summer positions.  

THPRD is holding a Virtual Community Meeting for the upcoming park at SW Baker and Lombard. This meeting is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the new park and provide your input through an online survey.

 Summer Schedule Available Online April 12

 Volunteers Needed to Review THPRD Affilate Process

THPRD announces the planning and design of a future neighborhood park at the northwest corner of SW Baker St and SW Lombard Ave.

Join THPRD for the Love Your Trails celebration on Saturday, February 13 at Pioneer Park. Celebrate your local trails and Valentines’ weekend at at this walk-through celebration to enjoy family activities, free raffle and giveaways. Plus, learn about the upcoming Westside Trail bridge and share your input!

 Summer Registration Opens May 1st & Summer Camps and Classes will be Posted on the website by April 12th

Opening available on THPRD Budget Committee

THPRD invites community members to view our next Property & Agency Stakeholders Virtual Meeting for the Westside Trail Bridge over Highway 26 study on Tuesday, January 26 at 2:00-3:30pm. This is an opportunity to hear project updates, learn what we heard from community members, and share your input on bridge alignment options.

 In response to Governor Brown’s announcement last week regarding the new matrix for COVID-19 risk assessment within counties, THPRD will continue its closure of facilities to the public, with the exception of registered participants in child care and preschool programs.

 THPRD Holiday GIFT CARD Drive - Please help us help Beaverton area Families this Season!

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is encouraging community members to apply for openings on the district’s Budget Committee. There are two positions available. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, November 9, 2020.

The THPRD Planning team is offering a virtual presentation and discussion about the upcoming Westside Trail Bridge over Highway 26 study. While this Property & Agency Stakeholders Virtual Meeting will be a discussion among local property owners and agency stakeholders, we are also inviting the public to share their input and ask questions.

Tennis Courts, Dog Parks, & Skate Parks to Open on May 23

Small Number of Outdoor Summer Camps Will Begin in July

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District has partnered with Community Action and Project Homeless Connect to open an emergency shelter for single adults at the Elsie Stuhr Center. The emergency shelter will be in operation during the time the facility is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the unprecedented global pandemic and the accompanying closure of programs and facilities, THPRD initially placed 762 part-time and seasonal workers in unscheduled status.

The safety of THPRD guests, staff and community is our top priority and the district is taking appropriate action to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to this, the registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s summer camps, programs, classes and activities has been delayed.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is launching a survey as part of the district’s ongoing community visioning effort. The survey is open to the public from Feb 20 through April 24.

On-line registration is encouraged! The fastest, easiest, and best way to register is at www.thprd.org.

Looking for a way to spend time with your sweetheart? We’ve got you covered!

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) will host an open house for families with children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old that will be starting preschool in September 2020.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is happy to announce the acquisition of 25-acres along Bronson Creek for wildlife habitat conservation and future public access. The site represents the largest single natural area purchase of the district’s 2008 bond measure.

Registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s winter programs, classes and activities begins Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8 am for in-district residents.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Board of Directors announced today FREE Drop-in Activities on Veterans Day Weekend for all active-duty military members, all veterans, and their families.

Looking for something to keep you busy this Halloween season? Look no further than THPRD. We’ve got great activities for all ages!

Please join THPRD for the Cedar Hills Park Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, October 26, from 11 am to 2 pm. The park is located at 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is encouraging community members to apply for openings on the district’s three Advisory Committees and Budget Committee. Applications are available at www.thprd.org. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, October 25.

September 9, 2019: The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is hosting the Fall Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 5, from 10 am to 2 pm.

THPRD and Unite Oregon are partnering on a new event this year, a Welcoming Walk on Saturday, September 14 from 10 am to 12 pm at Greenway Park.

Registration for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s fall programs, classes and activities begins Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 am for in-district residents.

The newest members of the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Board of Directors were sworn in at the July 23 board meeting.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is announcing expanded child care and drop-in activities to offer parents options for the No School day planned for May 8.

There will be a large variety of native shrubs, ground covers, perennials and trees available for purchase. Volunteers, plant experts, a Park Ranger, and Nature Center staff, will be on-hand to help with selections to make sure you get the right plant.

After a significant community outreach process, staff are nearing completion of the plan and are seeking final feedback from community members through April 30, 2019.

Felicita is being honored for her advocacy work on behalf of Latina women and girls in Oregon. She created a community event program called Latinx Social Hour focusing on social justice issues including transgender justice and building relationships with diverse neighborhoods and communities.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is recruiting for a Visioning Task Force. Applications are being accepted now through April 21. THPRD needs a community-supported vision for the future of the District to influence programming, funding, and strategic planning. We are looking for diverse, multicultural, and energetic community liaisons to help get us there.
 

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) was honored today by the Washington County Department of Health and Human Services with the Partner in Public Health Award.

Board members have called upon district staff to participate in county-wide coordinated discussions that are expected to begin this year. In the meantime, the Board directed staff to develop the next fiscal year budget with funding that benefits affordable housing development.

THPRD hopes to make it easier for parents and guardians to attend district board meetings and participate in civic discussions.

In-district registration for 2019 winter programs, classes and activities begins Saturday, Dec. at 8 am.

ISing Choir will perform three concerts to benefit the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation. Collected donations will help fund inclusive and accessible recreation programming.

THPRD's annual Giving Drive kicks off on Nov. 19. Look for a holiday display at a district location near you. Pick a gift tag labeled with a request and bring back an unwrapped gift or gift card by Dec. 14

Mountain View Champions Park wins Oregon Recreation & Park Association's 2018 Design Award.

Welcome back the rain at this family-friendly event. Learn about the healthy habitats that newts, and their fellow forest inhabitants, need to survive.

Calling all park lovers, community enthusiasts and big idea generators: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District needs your voice.Join one of the three Advisory Committees and help create lasting change in your parks and programs

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.

Get ready for history, community, cider, and fun at the 11th annual Cedar Mill Cider Festival on Sunday, Sept. 16.

Todd Duwe, a Beaverton resident, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.

Holly Thompson has been hired as the district's Director of Communications. She replaces the recenly-retired Bob Wayt.

The district's expanded free open swim schedule offers more opportunities for fitness and fun.

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) recently garnered a mention by Leon T. Andrews, Jr., the Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Park & Recreation Association (NRPA), in their official publication, Parks & Recreation.

Julie Rocha has been named THPRD's Sports department manager.

With the district since 2005, Sabrina Taylor Schmitt has been promoted to Recreation department manager.

THPRD offers hundreds of fall classes, events, and activities. Registration will begin Aug. 18.

Holly Thompson has submitted a letter of resignation from the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Board of Directors. The board will accept the resignation at their Aug. 7 meeting.

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.

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.

Our signature summer event, the daylong festival is back with a dizzying array of free family fun. Most activities run from 11 am to 4 pm.

The grant allows the district to continue and expand nature programing and workforce development for Latino students.

Construction on one of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s largest bond measure projects, the redevelopment of Cedar Hills Park, will start on July 9.

Get ready for food, music and family fun at the Elsie Stuhr Center’s Summertime Patio BBQ on July 6.

Beat the heat at one of the district's two outdoor pools, set to open June 25. Or head to one of our splash pads today.

Ben Wu performed compression-only CPR, a skill aquired during lifeguard training, on a teammate stricken with commotio cordis, a rare and often lethal cardiac event.

Through a partnership between THPRD and Beaverton Family Promise, the park district will host families for at least 3-4 weeks per year. During a given week, the families will stay overnight in one designated room of a THPRD recreation center.

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.

District volunteers joined forces with the City of Beaverton and other partners to help the Five Oaks Triple Creek Neighborhood Association Committee take home first place in the Neighborhoods, USA Neighborhood of the Year Beautification award.

For the third consecutive year, the district has been selected as a finalist for the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Residents affected by Cedar Mill Creek/North Johnson Creek flooding are invited to review initial remediation strategies and ask questions during a self-guided tour on Thursday, May 10, from 3-7 pm. 

THPRD is now taking applications for the Audit Committee's citizen postition. Applications for this position are due on Friday, May 25.

This new option lets patrons make secure payments in person or over the telephone.

May is National Water Safety Month and THPRD plans special events all month long.

For the fourth consecutive year, THPRD will offer free swim lessons through USA Swimming Foundation's "Make a Splash" initiative.

Earning a CPRP is a, "pledge to our patrons and colleagues that we follow nationally established best practices," says Cathi Ellis, CPRP, supervisor, Garden Home Recreation Center.

The assessment wil gauge functional fitness through simple tests of strength, endurance and flexibility. Registration is required.

THPRD summer 2018 registration set to begin Saturday April 21.

Ten community volunteers, out of a pool of 80, were appointed to THPRD advisory committees. Each person will serve a two-year term.

The new THPRD Nature & Trails Map is now available--for free--at many locations. The map displays the district's growing trail network along with parks, natural areas, facilities, class information, and more.

Lyme disease left Beverly Drottar depressed and unable to work. Volunteering brought her life back into balance.

The installation is the first of its kind in THPRD's 50-square-mile service area.

All signs gone as of 3-27-18.
The district is offering out-of-service park signs for free; grab your piece of THPRD history

Morrison has been a volunteer coach at THPRD for two seasons. The award – which automatically entered him in the running for national Jr. NBA Coach of the Year – has not surprisingly given him extra incentive to continue.

THPRD Board appoints Wendy Kroger as a fifth member.

Westview officials thank THPRD staff for returning stolen iPads to the school.

Hundreds of classes, spring break camps and lots of activites are available.

Find your perfect spring egg hunt at one of the Beaverton-area centers.

Get the dirt on native plants at The Tualatin Hills Nature Center's Spring Native Plant Sale on April 28.

The current board will make a decision and announce the appointee at their regularly scheduled meeting on March 12.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s annual holiday giving drive proved very successful, with more than 600 gifts donated by patrons and staff.

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.

THPRD is now accepting applications for a vacant position on its five-member elected board of directors. The application deadline is Feb. 7. Board members plan to announce their appointee on March 12.

The Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center will reopen for regular programming on Jan. 16 following a major renovation that will provide multiple improvements for the public.

Jerry Jones Jr. has resigned from the THPRD Board of Directors. The board will invite applicants from within THPRD’s service boundaries to serve the remainder of his term, which ends June 30, 2021.

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 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.

THPRD has been honored with the Edwards Center’s Employment Award for more than three decades of providing job opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities.The accolade was presented in Portland as part of the Edwards Center’s 11th annual awareness-building and fundraising luncheon.

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 is asking the public’s help in the planning of a new 2.5-acre park in Aloha. Neighbors can sign up to discuss their wants and needs for the new park, which will be located at SW 187th Avenue and SW Bonnie Meadow Lane.