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THPRD And FACT Oregon To Host Region's Only Inclusive Triathlon on Aug. 11

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and FACT Oregon will host their second All Ability Tri4Youth, a fun, safe, fully accessible triathlon with an emphasis on inclusion. The event is open to youth of all abilities ages 8-26.

The only event of its kind in the region, the All Ability Tri4Youth will be held from 9 am to 2 pm on Aug. 11 at THPRD’s Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton. Athletes will swim 50 yards, bike two miles and run a half mile on a fully accessible course.

Participants can do the triathlon on their own or as part of a team and can use adaptive equipment as needed.

“Our goal is to create recreational opportunities for everyone in our community,” said Julie Rocha, Tualatin Hills Athletic Center supervisor. “This is a wonderful event where youth and adults experiencing a disability, their siblings and peers have an opportunity to participate in an exciting all-ability event.”

Rocha said last year’s debut event drew 98 participants and organizers “hope to double that number this year.”

This year will feature opening remarks from Karen Gaffney, president of the Karen Gaffney Foundation. Gaffney is the first person with Down syndrome to complete a relay swim of the English Channel. She has completed many other long-distance swims. Her foundation champions the journey to full inclusion for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.

Doug Menke, THPRD general manager, will also speak at the event.

A post-race party will feature activities, food, music and community partners that specialize in providing support for families experiencing disability. Every athlete will also receive a T-shirt and medal.

Registration is available at factoregon.org. Registrants can create a fundraising page to support registration fees. Interested volunteers may inquire at the FACT Oregon website.

About THPRD
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning 50 square miles and serving about 250,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 95 park sites with active recreational amenities, nearly 70 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and about 1,500 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.

Spring Egg Hunts For Everybody This March

No matter what kind of spring egg hunt you’re looking for, you’ll find it this March at the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. From bouncy houses to bunnies, photo booths to food trucks, craft projects to underwater adventures, THPRD’s Beaverton-area centers have something fun for everyone.

Find your perfect event and celebrate spring.

Underwater Egg Hunt, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center, 9985 SW 125th Avenue, Beaverton, 503-629-6313: Prepare to get wet at this Friday, March 23, event. Held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, there are five, half-hour hunts held in the pool. The first is for children of all ages experiencing sensory sensitivities; the second is reserved for kids 3 and under. Peter Rabbit will be there, along with a photo booth, cupcake walk, bouncy house, bunny bingo, indoor play park and more.

Space is limited so register early. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Spring Egg Hunt, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way, Portland, 503-629-6340: Expect lots of eggs, candy and fun at this egg hunt scheduled for Saturday, March 31. The event kicks off at 9:30 am with an all-abilities, all-ages hunt and continues with different hunts geared towards different age groups until 12:30 pm. There will be some special prize eggs hidden in each of the nine scheduled hunts. Look for an inflatable slide and other kid-friendly activities in the gym.

Officers from the Beaverton Police Department will be on hand. So will Peter Rabbit.

Spring Egg Hunt, Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, 503-629-6341: Set for Saturday, March 31, this event starts at 10 am with an inclusive hunt for children experiencing sensory sensitivities or mobility needs. Other hunts begin at 11 am and continue every half-hour until 1:30 pm. A fire truck from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue will be on display and firefighters will be in attendance. Donated fire hats and badges will be handed out. Food from No Brakes Café and Espresso food truck will be available for purchase.

Look for the Rec Mobile, a bouncy house, crafts, face painting stations and a scavenger hunt for children ages 7-10. Peter Rabbit will be there too.

For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call the center that interests you.

About THPRD
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning 50 square miles and serving about 240,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 95 park sites with active recreational amenities, nearly 70 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and about 1,500 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.