• January 2025 THPRD News
• January Events from THPRD near Cedar Mill
• January Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

January 2025 THPRD News

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THPRD Preschool Virtual Open House

Wednesday, January 29, 5:30-6:15 pm, check back here for how to attend

Learn about our nine-month preschool programs for the next school year. Registration opens on February 6th for new enrollment. Please visit our Preschool webpage to learn more about the programs. 

Women Only Swim Collaborations

Beaverton Swim Center is continuing collaboration with Cool Islam and the Arabic House to provide six events throughout winter.

Adaptive Mobile Recreation

Join us at Garden Home Recreation Center for a free drop-in program on Mondays from 1-2 pm. This is an inclusive community-based program providing fun sensory-friendly activities for all ability levels and ages.

Youth Basketball League

Grades 5-8 and high school basketball leagues will begin games in January. This will be the first season that our THPRD leagues will be a part of the Jr. NBA League. Teams will get Trailblazer themed jerseys, along with coaching clinics and opening day tip off events.

Adult Basketball League

Our adult basketball league will tip off in January with four different skill divisions. All games are held weeknights at the Athletic Center.

Boardwalks at Tualatin Hills Nature Park

The Oak Trail and the Old Wagon Trail were damaged by vandalism and falling trees. Staff are in the process of repairs.

Planting Underway

Staff have started to install hundreds of native trees and shrubs across the district as part of our annual winter planting cycle.

Conestoga Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who gave during our Give & Get Fit Food Drive! We collected over 400 lbs. of food, which was donated to Greenway and Vose Elementary School food pantries.

New STEM & Coding classes

Garden Home Recreation Center is offering homeschool and after school classes starting in January. Classes offered on Mondays and Thursdays.

Replacement of Willow Creek Greenway Boardwalk

Construction of the boardwalk is expected to begin in June and anticipated to be completed in October 2025. The site will remain closed until the new boardwalk is finished.

Empowering Women, Celebrating Culture

The Beaverton Women’s Chapter of the Cameroonian Association of Oregon, in partnership with THPRD, is hosting the 2nd African Women’s Wellness Day—a special event celebrating and supporting Cameroonians at Cedar Hills Recreation Center. More details to come. 

January Events from THPRD near Cedar Mill

Volunteer for Cedar Hills Park community garden work

Saturday, January 25, 9-11:30 am, 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., register on the event page

Help us spruce up the Community Garden at Cedar Hills Park! Volunteers will help weed and mulch, as needed. Please bring a reusable water bottle to drink from throughout the day. Tools and gloves will be provided. No gardening experience necessary.

Volunteer for community garden work at HM Terpenning Rec Complex

Saturday, January 25, 9-11:30 am, 50 NW 158th Avenue, register on the event page

Help us spruce up the Community Garden at HM Terpenning Rec Complex! 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.

Winter Nature Trivia Night

Friday, January 31, 7-9 pm, 15655 SW Millikan Way, ages 21+, $30, registration available

The Tualatin Hill Nature Center is offering a trivia night to test your knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems, and seasonal phenomena. Refreshments (including beer and cider), and plenty of interactive questions await. Please register on the THPRD website. 

January Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Orenco Winter Village skating rink open

Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, January 12, public skate on Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 am-8 pm, Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro, $19 general admission/$16 for 10 and under/ free for 3 and under/$5 Bobby skate aid rental

Find holiday cheer at this outdoor ice-skating rink. Winter Village is a beloved Hillsboro holiday event that is back for the first time since the pandemic. Bring your friends and family to a skate session or rent the rink for your private event. Check out special theme Fridays. Private rentals are available on Tuesdays. Winter Village will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1. Visit the event page for information about parking, themes, prices and for planning your visit.

Hillsboro Art Walk open to the public on first Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 7, 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.