• Winter registration is open now
• Task force votes to replace 2008 bond measure
• THPRD Equity Inclusion, and Belonging
• Celebrate MLK Day with service project and Human Library event
• All Levels Painting
• New adult pickleball classes
• Volunteer at Community Garden Work Party
• Butterfly Project remembers Holocaust victims
• Jenkins Estate Main House & Stable Historical Tour
• Therapeutic Recreation Bingo Party Night
• Preschool Open House
• Plan ahead for Spring Native Plant Sale
• Spanish speaking families find roots at Nature Center
• Metro opens Nature in Neighborhoods grants programs

Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD)

More event information and registration details can be found online at thprd.org.

Winter registration is open now

Sign up for classes, sports leagues, and programs for all ages. Explore the full THPRD activities guide and register online.

Task force votes to replace 2008 bond measure

In December, a community-led volunteer task force presented their recommendation to the THPRD Board of Directors that the district should replace a retiring 2008 bond measure in 2026. The proposed bond measure would be a renewal of the 2008 bond, and would fund repairs, maintenance, and safety improvements at parks, trails, and facilities. The renewal measure would be timed to go into effect as the 2008 measure retires. Taxpayers would continue to pay close to the same tax rate they do today, estimated to be $0.37 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value. The THPRD Board will vote at their January meeting whether to forward the bond measure to voters for the May 2026 primary election.

THPRD Equity Inclusion, and Belonging

THPRD’s goal is to serve every individual with dignity, fairness, and respect. We are dedicated and hold ourselves accountable to being a welcoming and inclusive organization that lives our values by advancing equity, inclusion, fairness, belonging, and respect for all. As stewards of public lands and spaces, we are committed to keeping these spaces safe, accessible, and bringing people together.

Learn more about our core values, find resources for immigrants, and get information on our new small grant program here.

Celebrate MLK Day with service project and Human Library event

Monday, January 19, 9 am-12:30 pm, Evelyn Schiffler Memorial Park

Help us spruce up the community garden and dog run at Schiffler Memorial Park! Volunteers will help weed and mulch as needed. In celebration of the holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to learn and/or share about Martin Luther King, Jr and the civil rights movement. During the last hour of the project, we’ll host a volunteer social with refreshments, conversations, and engaging activities, including a Human Library event. Walk through the library and listen to the firsthand stories from members of our community on how racism and the civil rights movement have impacted their lives. The library event will be held in and around the large shelter at the site and all are welcome! Learn more and sign up online.

All Levels Painting

Fridays, January 9-February 15, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Cedar Hills Rec Center 

Explore various artistic media, including acrylics, oils, pastels, and watercolors. Students can bring their own supplies and work on personal projects at their own pace, with personalized support from the instructor. Register online.

New adult pickleball classes

Sundays, 11:30-12:30 pm and Wednesdays, 9:45-10:45 am, Cedar Hills Rec Center

Starting in January, we have launched a new pickleball program for adults. Designed to help build strategy and improve gameplay, sessions include targeted drills to develop core skills, followed by controlled scrimmage play to put those skills into practice. Register online.

Volunteer at Community Garden Work Party

Saturday, January 17, 9-11:30 am, Cedar Hills Park

Help us spruce up the Community Garden at Cedar Hills Park! Volunteers will help weed and mulch, as needed. Tools and gloves will be provided. No gardening experience necessary. Sign up online.

Butterfly Project remembers Holocaust victims

The Conestoga Rec and Aquatic Center is proud to take part in the Butterfly Project, which is a way to honor and remember the 1.5 million children who were victims of the Holocaust. Throughout the month of January, stop by the center to pick up a butterfly to color. Decorated butterflies will be showcased on our display board in January.

Jenkins Estate Main House & Stable Historical Tour

Wednesdays, January 7 and 21, 10-noon, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., free

Join us for a Self-Guided Historical Tour of the Jenkins Estate, where you can explore the historic Main House and Stable at your own pace. Our knowledgeable historical volunteers will be on-site, and they will be available to answer any questions and share fascinating facts about the estate’s rich history, its unique architecture, and even some fun stories about the original property owners, Belle Ainsworth and Ralph Jenkins.

Therapeutic Recreation Bingo Party Night

January 26, 6:30-8:30 pm, Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd, Ages 16+, small fee

Join us for a game-filled evening of socializing, bingo, prizes, and friendly competition! Therapeutic Recreation programs are intended for patrons who experience disabilities. Learn more and register online.

Preschool Open House

Wednesday, January 28, 5:30-6:15 pm, online via Zoom

THPRD will host a virtual open house for anyone interested in learning about our nine-month preschool programs for the 2026-2027 school year. We will provide an overview of the programs and give attendees an opportunity to ask any questions they may have. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens on Thursday, February 5 at 9 am for new families. Learn more and find the Open House Zoom link online.

Plan ahead for Spring Native Plant Sale

Mark your calendars, online ordering for the Spring Native Plant Sale begins on March 1. Plants will be available for pick-up at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park on May 1 or 2. Peruse plant profiles online and sign up for the Sparrowhawk Native Plants newsletter so you don’t miss out.

Spanish speaking families find roots at Nature Center

Saturday, January 31, 4-7 pm, Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Free

Join us by the fireplace inside the Nature Center for Raíces, our free monthly program for Spanish speaking families. We will have activities for all ages!

Metro opens Nature in Neighborhoods grants programs

Capital grants

Across greater Portland, Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants help fund building projects to improve water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and access to nature by all residents. 

The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants metro-wide program will provide up to $7 million for capital projects throughout the Metro region for the 2025-2026 fourth round of competitive funding. The minimum grant request eligible for funding is $100,000 and a maximum grant request eligible for funding is $2 million for the 2025-26 program. For more information read the 2026 Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants pre-application handbook and visit the website. Pre-Applications are due January 27, 2026

Community Stewardship and Restoration Grants 

The pre-application for the 2025-2026 round of Nature in Neighborhoods community stewardship and restoration grants is now open. These grants provide opportunities to support and create partnerships in local communities that improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and connect people with nature. 

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity or discuss your proposal idea with the program manager? Make an appointment to discuss your idea on Outlook here. To access the pre-application form, click here. More details on the community stewardship and restoration website. Pre-applications are due Tuesday, February 10, 2026.