• Summer Registration is now open!
• Summer Hiring
• Memorial Day Commemoration
• Pride Month Kickoff Dance Party
• Replacement of Willow Creek Greenway Boardwalk
• Serenity Park Improvements
• National Senior Health & Fitness Day
• Art Without Limits
• Inclusive Spring Fling Dance
• International Cooking Classes in May
• Road to 100 (tennis)
• Off-site Pickleball Reservations
• Baby Owls

May Events from THPRD near Cedar Mill

• Native Plant Sale Pick-Up and Volunteering Opportunity
• 10 Meter Platform Open
• Family Fishing Day and Volunteer Opportunity

May events from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation near Cedar Mill

• Hillsboro Art Walk open to the public on first Tuesdays
• You are invited to the Portland Youth Philharmonic

Summer Registration is now open!

Please visit www.thprd.org/portal to register for summer programs. Whether you’re diving into swim lessons, trying your hand at creative arts, keeping up with fitness goals, or enrolling the kids in a summer camp, there’s something for every interest, age, and schedule.

Summer Hiring

We have some great opportunities available with on-the-job training available, no experience necessary. Apply now at thprd.org/jobs.

Memorial Day Commemoration

Monday, May 26, 10 am-12 pm, Veterans Memorial Park, Intersection of Washington, Watson, and 7^th

Join us for our annual outdoor ceremony hosted in partnership with the American Legion Beaverton Post #124, to honor American military service members and veterans.

Pride Month Kickoff Dance Party

Saturday, May 31, 6-8 pm, Conestoga Rec & Aquatic Center, 9985 SW 125th Ave., free

Please join us in an inclusive celebration as we kick off Pride Month with a lively dance party honoring our LGTBQ+ community! In addition to dancing, there will be plenty of kid-friendly activities, including arts and craft stations and fun games and activities celebrating acceptance and togetherness. This event is open to everyone, so come as you are and show your pride!

Replacement of Willow Creek Greenway Boardwalk

The Willow Creek Greenway east boardwalk replacement will occur this summer. Construction is expected to begin in late May 2025 and be completed in November 2025. The site, between the Waterhouse Trail and NW Waterhouse Ave, will remain closed until the new boardwalk is finished. To learn more, please visit the project webpage.

Serenity Park Improvements

The Serenity Park (7360 SW Pointer Rd.) improvements project begins in May and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. To learn more, please visit the project webpage.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Wednesday, May 28, 9-5 pm, Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., free

Join us for a full day of fun, movement, and wellness as we celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Please visit the event webpage for more details and for the schedule.

Art Without Limits

Saturday, May 10, 10 am-1 pm, Garden Home Rec Center, 7475 SW Oleson Rd., free

Explore resources and engage in art creation. Please join the Garden Home Community Library, FLIP Museum, and the THPRD Adaptive and Inclusion Dept. staff for silent disco, therapy dogs, art stations, rec mobile, and more. Spark your imagination and connect with others in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere! Please visit the event webpage for more details.

Inclusive Spring Fling Dance

Friday, May 23, 6-7:30 pm, Garden Home Rec Center, 7475 SW Oleson Rd., registration fee applies

Join the Inclusion staff for an all-abilities silent dance. THPRD will provide headphones for participants who would like to listen to the DJ. This drop-in dance is open to all ages and all abilities. Contact Garden Home Rec Center at 503-629-6341 or thprd.org to register.

International Cooking Classes in May

Registration is ongoing for our Thursday and Friday evening adult cooking classes in May. Authentic Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, from baking, appetizers, gluten free and dairy free, lots of fun classes to try. Contact Garden Home Rec Center at 503-629-6341 or thprd.org to register.

Road to 100 (tennis)

Friday, May 16, 5-8 pm, Mt. View Champions Park, 5915 SW 170th Ave., free

Saturday, May 17, 10 am-1 pm, PCC Rock Creek, 17705 NW Springville Rd., free

In celebration of National Tennis Month and our 70th anniversary, the Babette Horenstein Tennis Center is partnering with USTA to offer a free community event aimed at introducing tennis to one hundred new adult players. Two events are available at two different locations and times. All equipment provided. Light refreshments for registered participants. Please visit the event webpage for additional details and to register.

Off-site Pickleball Reservations

Beginning May 1, we will be offering dedicated reservation times at Raleigh Park (4 courts, permanent nets) and Cedar Hills Park (3 courts, bring your own net) on M/W/F from 10 am-1 pm and T/Th from 5-8 pm. Reserve on the THPRD Court Reserve portal.

Baby Owls

Visitors to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park may see baby owls in the trees along the Vine Maple Trail. You can download a trail map here.

May Events from THPRD near Cedar Mill

Native Plant Sale Pick-Up and Volunteering Opportunity

Thursday-Saturday, May 8-May 10, 8:30-5 pm, Tualatin Hills Nature Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way

Please remember to pick up any plants that were ordered. Additionally, volunteers are needed to help unload plants, as well as tagging and sorting plants for the sale. To register to volunteer, please visit the event webpage.

10 Meter Platform Open

Friday, May 9, 7:30-8:15 pm, Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center, 15707 SW Walker Rd., ages 15+

Family Fishing Day and Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, May 10, 9 am-2 pm, Commonwealth Lake Park, SW Foothill and SW Huntington, registration required, free

The Cedar Hills Rec Center is teaming up with NW Steelheaders and the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund to teach the community how to fish. This fun, hands-on event is perfect for all ages. Registration is required. Oregon Fish & Wildlife will provide equipment. If patrons want to bring home any fish, they should bring a container and cooler (ziploc bags, ice, etc.).

Volunteers are needed to help with setting up for the event, greeting event attendees, assisting with fishing activities, and cleaning up after the event. Please visit the event webpage to volunteer.

May events from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation near Cedar Mill

Hillsboro Art Walk open to the public on first Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 6 , 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.

New Exhibit: April Showers Bring May Flowers

Tuesday, April 1-Friday, May 16, 9-9 (Monday-Thursdays) and 9-5 (Fridays), Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, free

Say goodbye to the harshness of winter and celebrate the coming of springtime by visiting April Showers Bring May Flowers, a new exhibit showcasing botanical work from local artists. A bright celebration of color and whimsy, stroll through the gallery as you would a garden, happening upon acrylic roses, watercolor mushrooms, pen and ink blooms, and more! Visit the event webpage for more details or to see sample artwork.

You are invited to the Portland Youth Philharmonic

Saturday, May 17, 2-4 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, $8 advance/$10 day of show, purchase tickets here

Join us for an afternoon where classical music and the sounds of Persia combine when the Portland Youth Philharmonic returns to the Walters this spring. Presenting a performance from their Sound Garden series and featuring its chamber orchestra, Camerata PYP, the program will showcase newly composed works by Farhad Poupel, Kamyar Mohaher, and Bobak Salehi for traditional Persian instruments and orchestra. For more details about guest artists, to see a video of past performances or to learn more about the group, visit the event webpage.