Park News September 2025
- Celebrate Welcoming Week September 12-21
- 70th Anniversary Community Mural
- Fall Inclusion Festival
- Lap Challenge
- Grandparents Day Pool Party
- Expanded Hours at Cedar Hills Rec Center
- Fall Adult Volleyball at the Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
- Youth Volleyball League at Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
- Nature Day-Off Camps
- NEW Drop-in Middle School Teen Time
- Indoor Play Park at Conestoga
- Zumba Gold® Certification Course
- NEW Family Art Studio
September Events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
September Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Celebrate Welcoming Week September 12-21
This year’s theme is Stories We Share and honors immigrant and refugee communities through cultural celebrations, events, and shared moments that foster belonging for all. Please visit Welcoming Week THPRD for more details.
70th Anniversary Community Mural
As part of THPRD’s Talking Walls public art series, THPRD is planning a community mural painting project along the Waterhouse Trail in the Bethany area, just south of Laidlaw Rd. Upcoming updates can be found at the Talking Walls webpage.

Harvest Park Grand Opening
Thursday, September 25, 5:30-7 pm, Harvest Park, NW Eleanor Ave, & NW Evelyn St., free
Join Park district staff as we celebrate the opening of one of our newest park site in North Bethany.
Fall Inclusion Festival
Friday, September 19, 5-7 pm, Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton, no registration required, free
Join the Adaptive and Inclusion team for this sensory friendly event; it includes games, food and more. For more information contact inclusion@thprd.org.
Lap Challenge
For the Fall Term between August 31 to December 27, celebrate THPRD’s 70th Anniversary by swimming 70 laps at any THPRD swim center and earn a limited-edition 70-Year Anniversary swim cap. Available while supplies last. Drop-in rates apply.
Grandparents Day Pool Party
Sunday, September 7, 4-5 pm, Aloha Swim Center, 18650 SW Kinnaman Rd, Aloha, drop-in rates apply
Celebrate THPRD 70th year and enjoy Grandparents Day at Aloha Swim Center! All ages welcome!
Expanded Hours at Cedar Hills Rec Center
Starting September 7, the center will be open on Sundays. We will have the weight/cardio room open, preschool and adult classes, drop-in volleyball from 9-12 pm, fitness classes, and gymnastics rentals.
Fall Adult Volleyball at the Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
Our adult volleyball leagues are growing and will be starting the Fall season in September and concluding in December. Learn more here.
Youth Volleyball League at Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
Our youth volleyball leagues will begin September 15 and run through November 8 with a kickoff jamboree on September 20. Learn more here.

Nature Day-Off Camps
When school’s out, nature is in! On most days the Beaverton School District is closed, the Tualatin Hills Nature Center offers full-day nature camps for kids ages 7-13, from 8 am-5 pm. Learn more here.
NEW Drop-in Middle School Teen Time
Fridays, 4:15-6 pm, Cedar Hills Rec Center
We have a space for middle schoolers to hang out, make friends, and create memories! We will host a variety of games and activities, including board/card games, Mario Kart, and more! Please visit the center’s webpage to get details for contact information.
Indoor Play Park at Conestoga
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in September, 9:30-1:30 pm, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center, 9985 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, drop-in fees apply
Indoor play park returns! Families with children up to six years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during indoor play. Adult supervision is required and adults get in for free.
Zumba Gold® Certification Course
Sunday, September 21, 8:30 am-6 pm, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center, 9985 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, $127.50-$425
Learn the foundation of the Zumba® program and how to adapt it for an active older audience. Please visit the Zumba website to register.
NEW Family Art Studio
Saturday, September 20, 11-1 pm, Garden Home Rec Center, 7475 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, ages 7+, registration required
Starting in September, we will be offering monthly family art workshops, painting, crafts and more at Garden Home Rec Center. Call the center at 503-629-6341 or visit www.thprd.org for more information or to register.
September Events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
Community Garden & Dog Run Work Party
Saturday, September 27, 9-11:30 am, Jackie Husen Park,10955 NW Reeves St., free
Volunteers will help weed and mulch, as needed. Please bring a reusable water bottle to drink throughout the day. Tools and gloves will be provided. No gardening experience necessary. Please visit the event page for more details.
September Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Hillsboro Art Walk open to the public on first Tuesdays
Tuesday, September 2, 5-8 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, free
Join us every first Tuesday of the month to explore Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District and enjoy local galleries and art spaces, live music, food, engaging activities, and shopping. Visit the Art Walk page for more information and to plan your visit.
OrencoFest Harvest Festival returns
Saturday, September 20, 12-7 pm, Jerry Willey Plaza, 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro, free
This free event features vendors and artisans from event partner Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market, a beer garden by Golden Valley Brewery, a kids activity corner, and live music all day long! “Masskrugstemmen” beer stein holding contest at 3:30 pm. Contest entry is $22 and may be purchased onsite—no advance sales. Please visit the event webpage for more details, parking options and the schedule.





