News
03/20/2023
Washington County Parks in partnership with the Metzger Park Local Improvement District Advisory Board is excited to host an Easter Egg Hunt at Metzger Park! Saturday, April 8, starting at 10 am This event is open to the Metzger community. The egg hunt is intended for children 12 and under. Bring your basket. Come out to meet your neighbors, and enjoy this fun, community event. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance!
03/20/2023
Saturday, April 22 at 10 AM Free - Registration Required - Space is limited Celebrate Earth Day while enjoying and observing the changes that Spring brings to the forest. Join WashCo Parks on a guided hike with Oregon Master Naturalist Natalie DaSilva. Learn about the park's geology, plants, history, and more while hiking along the lake trail, starting at Dam Overlook Trailhead. Walking distance will be approximately 2 miles. All ages welcome. Please come prepared for varied weather with both rain gear and sunscreen, sturdy shoes, water and snacks. Heavy rain cancels. Natalie DaSilva is…
03/20/2023
We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Concert Season at Hagg Lake! Mark your calendars for two, lakeside performances paying tribute to legendary bands Tom Petty (Petty Fever) and Fleetwood Mac (Take By The Sky)! Join us at 6 PM for a special performance by Centro Cultural's Ballet Folklorico Group Collaborative hands-on chalk activity coordinated by Tualatin Valley Creates. Please contact Elizabeth Higgins, 971-371-6406 or elizabeth_higgins@washingtoncountyor.gov, to learn how your organization can support this concert series this year! Check out the video from our summer 2022 concerts…
03/19/2023
Come work at Hagg Lake this summer! Calling nature enthusiasts and individuals looking for seasonal outdoor opportunities: Park Aides (3 positions available) - April - September, full-time schedule, includes weekends Parks & Recreation Attendants (3 positions available) - May - September, part-time, weekend only Apply before April 2.
02/16/2023
On Your Mark, Get Set, Fish! Join the fun on Saturday, May 6 for a community-wide fishing tourney! Washington County Parks is partnering with the Kayak Fishing Northwest to host this free, family-friendly event. Special children's clinic with Get Hooked featuring demonstrations and fish education. REGISTER TODAY Event FAQs Many thanks to our current prize sponsors: Trout Tickler Tackle and Next Adventure. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Higgins, 971-371-6406 or elizabeth_higgins@washingtoncountyor.gov.
12/29/2022
Come out to Hagg Lake for a hike and story! A StoryWalk® is a hike in a natural area that features the pages of a storybook mounted along the trail. This winter, Washington County Parks will be featuring the picture book "The Hike" by local author Alison Farrell. The half-mile hike begins at the trailhead of Cedar Grove (#32), and is a family-friendly activity for all ages. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
12/29/2022
Cooler temperatures and the changing of leaves provide ideal hiking conditions at Hagg Lake. Check out our handy trails map to plan your next adventure. To download a printable map, click here.
12/15/2022
Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 10 am REGISTRATION CLOSED! Thanks to the overwhelming response, this walk is full. Event is free. Parking passes required for vehicles. Join us in the New Year for a guided forest walk with Master Naturalist Natalie DaSilva. Explore and learn about the park's geology, plants, history, and more! Discover what birds and animals spend the winter here. Walking distance will be approximately 2 miles. All ages welcome. Meet at the Eagle Point Recreation Area and come prepared with layered clothing, rain gear, sturdy shoes, water, and snacks. Bring binoculars, if you…
11/10/2022
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