Beaverton Creek Trail Earns Metro Funding and begins final planning stages
December 22, 2022 - Posted in:
Natural Resources, News Release, Planning and Development, Beaverton Creek Trail
Metro approved $2,055,647 in funding for THPRD’s Beaverton Creek Trail project from Metro’s 2025-2027 Regional Flexible Funds Allocation for transportation projects.
Westside Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Earns Metro Funding
December 01, 2022 - Posted in:
Natural Resources, News Release, Planning and Development, Trail Bridge
The Metro Council approved THPRD’s Westside Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project for a Metro 2019 Parks and Nature Bond Trails Grant for more than $1.9 million.
THPRD planning greenspaces in South Cooper Mountain area | THPRD está planificando espacios verdes en el área de South Cooper Mountain
November 28, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, New Parks at South Cooper Mountain Development
THPRD is partnering with housing developers in exchange for THPRD system development credits to bring parks and trails to the South Cooper Mountain area.
Developer grading soil on THPRD property at SW 175th and Barrows | Desarrollador nivelando suelo en propiedad THPRD en SW 175th y Barrows
October 27, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, Public Participation, New Parks at South Cooper Mountain Development
Housing developer The New Home Company is donating a natural area and a section of future park land to THPRD in exchange for developing a water quality facility on THPRD property.
Community Members Invited to Join THPRD Advisory Committees or Budget Committee
September 14, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release, Public Participation, Advisory Committees
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.
Two Long-Serving THPRD Leaders Named Recreation Directors
July 18, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release
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.
Community Members Invited to Apply for THPRD Audit Committee
May 09, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release
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.
Virtual Community Presentation for Phase 2 of Abbey Creek Park
April 21, 2022 - Posted in:
Planning and Development, Public Participation, Design & Development
Join us for a Virtual Community Presentation for Phase 2 of the Abbey Creek Park design. This meeting is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the park, learn ways to share input, and ask questions.
April 07, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, Design & Development
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.
Virtual Community Presentation for New Park on SW Pointer Rd
March 31, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, Public Participation, New Park at Pointer
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 Planning New Neighborhood Park at SW Pointer Rd
March 02, 2022 - Posted in:
News Release, Planning and Development, Public Participation, New Park at Pointer
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.