Keep the kids hopping with THPRD's spring break classes

Your schedule might not change, but spring break (March 21-25) leaves you with a house full of energetic youngsters whom you'd rather not see turn into tater tots on the couch for an entire week.

THPRD offers a variety of spring break camps and classes for just about every interest:

Tualatin Hills Athletic Center:

• Sports Madness Camp features a variety of sports and two swim days for ages 7-11.
•  Volleyball Camp for ages 9-13, with basic instruction and life-skills training all part of the package.

Nature Park Interpretive Center and Cooper Mountain Nature Park:

• Nature Explorers Camp for ages 7-11 will show off the unique habitats Oregon offers -- right in our own backyard. This is a weeklong camp from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. each day.
• Afternoons in the Park for ages 6-9 features a different theme each day.
• Camp Wild Things for ages 4-6 is a great opportunity for youngsters to explore Cooper Mountain. Has morning and afternoon sessions.

After a public vote and community input, designs have been selected for three THPRD parks that will receive new playground equipment this year. Click on the park name below to read about the project and view the chosen design:

• Forest Hills
• John Marty
• Raleigh Hills

Some creative thinking and teamwork by two THPRD departments (Maintenance and Athletic Facilities) has resulted in an elevated boardwalk at Center Street Park that will keep park users dry after an equally industrious beaver caused a portion of the park’s concrete pathway to become flooded.

The pathway was covered by water after the beaver built a dam in a wetland area on the south side of the park near Center Street.  >> Read more

To obtain a THPRD residency card, complete the registrant information form and bring it to any THPRD facility with your current Oregon driver's license or DMV identification card and a second piece of identification as proof of your residency status (i.e: utility bill, lease agreement, insurance card or property tax statement). Staff will be able to give you a temporary card to use at that time.

Anyone may join THPRD, but out-of-district residents need to purchase an assessment before participating in THPRD classes and programs. For more information about residency requirements and assessments please read our registration policy.  >> Read more

Youth baseball and softball registration is wrapping up.

If you have a youngster interested in either sport, check out our listing of local leagues and their websites. 
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Join Jenkins Estate for its Little Princess Tea Party for children ages 4-7. A traditional tea will be served to include tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and assorted teas. There will be crafts and a few surprises.

Cost is $30 for one parent and one child (additional adult $15; additional child $20). Reservations required. Call 503/629-6355 for more information.  >> Read more

• Don't forget, Jenkins Estate is an outstanding site for weddings. Learn more by clicking here.

A number of job openings are now available across the Park District.

From camp instructors, directors and concession stand operators to administrative assistants and fitness instructors, there are many vacancies to check out.

Click this link to find out more.