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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…
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…
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Washington County Parks is excited to partner with WaterStrong Initiative, along with Beaverton Hoop YMCA, Metro and Black Swimming Initiative to provide three Eco-Swim Workshops at Hagg Lake. The free, one-hour workshops will be held on Mondays at C-Ramp. Participants can sign up for either of the following dates, Aug. 15, 22, 29 from 7 – 8 pm. To l sign up (to participate or volunteer) visit tinyurl.com/swimhagglake
Washington County Parks unveils a new mural at Scoggins Valley Park/Hagg Lake. The Hagg Lake Heron is the first public art project for Parks, and was completed in June 2022. It depicts a blue heron in flight. Local artist, Liam McLaughlin of Forest Grove, painted the mural located at Scoggins Valley Outfitters, the kayak/SUP board rental operation at the C-Ramp Recreation Area. “My love for nature and the outdoors is a central component to my artistic work,” says McLaughlin, who has been living in Forest Grove since 2007 and visits the lake often with his family. “We are thrilled to bring…
In this series of short videos, our Park Rangers address common questions and share helpful facts about our parks. Our YouTube channel features a special Ask A Ranger playlist!
We're excited to re-open our Scoggins Valley Outfitters operations for the upcoming summer season! We have kayak and SUP board rentals every weekend from May 28 - September 5 from 10:30 am - 8 pm at C-Ramp. Plus, we'll be open on the following holiday Mondays: Memorial Day, May 30 4th of July Labor Day, September 5 For details, including prices and age restrictions, visit our rentals page.
Thank you for joining us for our summer concert series "Live at Hagg Lake". A huge shoutout to our series sponsors: Please contact Elizabeth Higgins, 971-371-6406 or elizabeth_higgins@co.washington.or.us, to learn how your organization can support this concert series next year!
Our teams are working on improvement projects at Scoggins Valley Park/Hagg Lake throughout the month of June. Patrons might experience closures of certain pathways or parking lots; however, boat ramps and supporting facilities will be open and operational. Tuesday, June 14 Fee booth lanes will be closed at park entrance. To purchase a parking pass, please visit our Park Office, 8 am - 4:30 pm, or the ticket machine at C-Ramp. Wednesday, June 15 - Friday, June 17 Scoggins Recreation Area closed for paving. Thank you for your patience.