News
06/05/2023
Washington County Parks is now using ActiveNet for program and facility reservations! We are excited to offer booking requests for our various reservable spaces, and registration for recreational programs. Visit our reservations page to learn more about booking a pavilion, hall or picnic area. To register for an activity, check out our recreation program page. Please note, you will be prompted to sign up for an ActiveNet account. We recommend one primary account per household - additional family members can be added to the head of household account.
05/22/2023
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)! July 8 - Collaborative hands-on chalk activity coordinated by Tualatin Valley Creates starting at 5 PM August 5 - Special performance by Centro Cultural's Youth Ballet Folklorico Group at 6 PM Food Vendors: Franko's Hot Dogs Ochoa's Mexican Food Please contact Elizabeth Higgins, 971-371-6406 or elizabeth_higgins@washingtoncountyor.gov, to learn how your organization can support this…
04/26/2023
Washington County Parks is launching a new series "Nature Walks with Natalie". Join Master Naturalist Natalie DaSilva for guided hikes and workshops at Hagg Lake. Check out this new series, and register!
04/20/2023
Our Spring StoryWalk is here! A StoryWalk® is a hike in a natural area that features the pages of a storybook mounted along the trail. This spring, Washington County Parks is featuring the picture book "Ancient Ones: the world of the old-growth Douglas fir" by author Barbara Bash. In Ancient Ones, Bash captures the ongoing drama not only of the Douglas fir but of the old-growth forest itself. Be transported and enjoy our mossy, green trail at Hagg Lake. The half-mile hike begins at the trailhead of Cedar Grove (#32), and is a family-friendly activity for all ages. This StoryWalk will end in…
04/10/2023
On Your Mark, Get Set, Fish! Join the fun on Saturday, May 6 for a community-wide fishing tourney!Registration Closed 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. Water Safety Booth with Community Partners, 10 am - noon Event FAQs and Tournament Rules 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@…
03/20/2023
Saturday, April 22 at 10 AM Free - Registration Closed - 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 an…
03/19/2023
Come work at Hagg Lake this summer! Positions Closed. Calling nature enthusiasts and individuals looking for seasonal outdoor opportunities: Park Aide - through September, full-time schedule, includes weekends Parks & Recreation Attendant - May - September, part-time, weekend only
03/06/2023
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!
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. This StoryWalk ends March 30, 2023. 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…
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.