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You can now view and register for programs through our AcitveNet site! Click here to view our full list of offerings.
Washington County Parks in partnership with the Metzger Park Local Improvement District Advisory Board is excited to host an Egg Hunt at Metzger Park! Saturday, March 30, 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!
Our Fall/Winter StoryWalk® is here! A StoryWalk® is a hike in a natural area that features the pages of a storybook mounted along the trail. Currently, Washington County Parks is featuring the picture book We Are Water Protectors. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, the story issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal. #1 New York Times …
It's officially fall in the PNW, and a beautiful time to visit Hagg Lake. We are open 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset, and our 2,500 acre park offers activities for explorers of all-levels. Bike or hike the trails With nearly 14 miles of trails around the lake, there's plenty to explore for adventurers of all ages. Whether you're interested in looping the lake on our paved bike lane or mountain biking on our dirt trails, we have two Fix-It bike stations for your convenience at Fee Booth, Fender's Blue, and C-Ramp. You can also explore on your own two feet and admire…
We are partnering with SOLVE for an annual fall clean-up event at Hagg Lake. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Saturday, September 16 from 10 AM to noon Advanced Registration Recommended: Pre-registration will speed up event check-in. Meeting Location: Meet at Henry Hagg Lake, C-Ramp Recreation Area. Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/it8rXDm6KkJbpcti6 What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a…
Washington County Parks is excited to announce a new public art installation at Hagg Lake. The Hagg Lake Flock is located at Sain Creek Pavilion and features nine bird sculptures designed, carved and painted by local artist Martin Conley Conley salvaged alder and maple from the park to carve the sculptures for this piece. The installation can be viewed at the Sain Creek Pavilion. "Public art projects elevate the beauty of Hagg Lake, and allow us to showcase local artists, like Martin Conley," says Karine Kadyan, Parks Management Analyst. "I'm excited to continue uniting art and nature…
Our 2023 concert season was a blast! Thank you for showing up to enjoy "Live at Hagg Lake". Many thanks to our community partners: Tualatin Valley Creates Centro Cultural's Youth Ballet Folklorico Group And our food & beverage vendors: Franko's Hot Dogs Ochoa's Mexican Food Ridgewalker Brewing Kona Ice Please contact Elise Wahl, 971-371-6406 or elise_wahl@washingtoncountyor.gov, to learn how your business or organization can support our 2024 concert series! Check out the video from our summer 2022 concerts!
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.
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.…
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