Spring Programs OPEN!
Register through ACTIVENet for a program with Happy Valley Parks and Recreation!
*See below to register for a program through one of Happy Valley Parks and Recreation’s partner providers.
Contacts
Steve Campbell
Recreation Director
[email protected]
503-886-8418
Stephani Hern
Recreation Supervisor
[email protected]
503-886-8419
Kacy Cullen
Recreation Programming
[email protected]
503-886-8449
Chris Randall
Parks Director
[email protected]
503-886-8442
Chris Sliwka
Parks Supervisor
[email protected]
503-886-8477
Helpful Links
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Upcoming Trips / Tours
Field Trip Friday – Wine Tour 6/14
Our group will enjoy two separate wine tastings while taking in the views of these beautiful vineyards within the Willamette Valley!
First stop is at King’s Raven Winery – a family-owned vineyard and tasting room in Oregon City.
Later in the afternoon we will head to Pete’s Mountain Vineyard in West Linn for another tasting on their large outdoor patio overlooking the Willamette Valley!
We will depart from Happy Valley City Hall at 2pm and return by 7pm.
Scholarships Available – Happy Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation
Are you in need of financial assistance? Scholarship opportunities are available through the Happy Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation for any Happy Valley Parks and Recreation programs. The Happy Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation (HVPRF) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
*Scholarships are also available for programs run through Happy Valley Parks and Recreation’s partner providers.
Buy a Brick Program
Purchase a commemorative brick in support of Happy Valley’s local parks and leave a lasting mark that will be cherished by the community for years to come. Your personalized brick will help support ongoing operations and maintenance at our beloved city parks.
ACTIVENet Online Registration Portal
Register through ACTIVENet for programs with Happy Valley Parks and Recreation! ACTIVENet’s online and in-person registration portal will allow community members to conveniently access Happy Valley Parks and Recreation facility rentals, programs, activities, classes, and more from anywhere, anytime!
Skyhawks Sports Classes
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Skyhawks Sports has partnered with Happy Valley Parks and Rec to provide several sports programs to choose from.
Kids sports programs.
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Soccer Shots
All classes held at Happy Valley Park
Soccer Shots has partnered with Happy Valley Parks and Rec to provide several soccer programs to choose from.
Kids soccer classes.
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Kidokinetics Camps
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Happy Valley Parks and Recreation is excited to partner with Kidokinetics to offer the following programs.
Happy Valley Youth Basketball –
Due to low or no attendance, Parks and Recreation is canceling the Open Gym times for 5/7, 5/14 and 5/21. We hope to offer this again in the fall and winter.
Jordan Kent Just Kids Skills Camps
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Happy Valley Parks and Recreation is excited to partner with Jordan Kent to offer the following summer camps
The Y Summer Camps
Comic Drawing
July 8 – July 12
Have an aspiring comic artist in your family? Ever wonder what goes into creating comics? Students will work on basic drawing skills. They will explore and learn more about comics in general. They will finish the class with an increased skill set and a greater appreciation for this exciting genre of storytelling.
Jr. LEGOS Into The Wild
August 12 – August 16
One of the wonderful parts about childhood is discovering all the amazing animals that live on the planet. We will learn about animals and their habitats through building models of animals with Legos while learning about what makes these animals special and unique.
Journey to Steam
Journey to STEAM is your go-to for innovative and customizable LEGO education programs for students grades K-8, weaving together science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) using the power of LEGO. Perfect for enriching after-school experiences, community engagement, and fostering holistic learning in schools.
Engineering for Kids Camps
Discover the extraordinary world of STEM during Engineering For Kids’ Summer of Exploration! Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fill the world around us. STEM connects to everything in our lives from planning a city to using computers to space travel. EFK Summer Camps provide kids with a hands-on immersive experience as they explore STEM concepts in the world around them.
Community Pediatric Therapy
Kids Multisensory Art Class 6/29
Come celebrate summer and join pediatric occupational therapist Juliette Pierce with Community Pediatric Therapy to create a multisensory art project of an ice cream cone using shaving cream paint! Messy play is a great way to support a child’s natural development of their sensory system. Caregivers and their children will collaborate and bond through art!
Therapeutic Wellness for Kids and Families 7/10
Learn how to support children and families in daily routines like self-care, play, and education, considering sensory processing and emotional regulation. Discover the power of routines, reminders, visuals, and self-checking for improved quality of life. Join us for questions and discussions!
Learn About Occupational Therapy 7/30
Curious about what occupational therapy is? It’s a rewarding field with many possibilities to help people of all ages in different areas of life. This presentation will include common ways occupational therapy makes a difference. Questions and discussions are encouraged!
My Gym In the Park!
Held at the Happy Valley Park Gazebo – 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd.
My Gym in the Park Session 1: Parent & Me Class
Session 1: June 21st, 28th, July 12th & 19th
My Gym in the Park Session 2: Parent & Me Class
Session 2: August 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
Your child will sing, dance, play games, watch puppet shows, and even have “Surprise Time!” Our youngsters feel great about themselves as they learn basic tumbling and sports skills in a fun and positive setting. Our curriculum keeps these active little ones engaged and captivated while improving their fine and gross motor proficiency and increasing strength and agility. Running, jumping, and spatial awareness are milestones in this program.
My Gym in the Park Session 1: Preschool Gymnastics Class
Session 1: June 21st, 28th, July 12th & 19th
My Gym in the Park Session 2: Preschool Gymnastics Class
Some children may require grownup participation. In this program, you’ll see your child’s strength, flexibility, and agility increase as our teachers coach the kids through relays, fundamental gymnastics, and tumbling skills. Positive reinforcement abounds – and we promise your child will leave class with feelings of pride, accomplishment, and success!
Tippi Toes Dance Classes
See registration for program locations.
Explore our dance class options for girls and boys age 18 months – 10 years. Students are encouraged and celebrated while being taught the fundamentals of dance! Choose from the following spring programs below:
Birdie Bungalow Build
Join Happy Valley Parks and Recreation, Venvino Art Studio, and Backyard Bird Shop for a unique workshop that combines art and nature! Gather under the picnic shelter at Scouter’s Mountain Nature Park with your friends and neighbors, and let your imagination run wild as you build and decorate your very own birdhouse while learning about the species of birds that call Happy Valley home!
*Children 8 years old and younger FREE with a registered adult, and will get to decorate their own craft birdhouse*
Hanging Glass Flower Workshop 6/25
Experience the magic of glass art with Jenny Wells of Sweet Lomy Art. Hanging Glass Flower Workshop-
Learn the art of glass fusing by cutting, glueing and layering bits of vibrant colorful glass. Each participant will make up to 3 glass pieces that can be hung or displayed, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Happy Valley Park. Finished pieces will be taken to Sweet Lomy Art Studio (In Gladstone) to be melted in a kiln and ready for pick up within 2 weeks.
Art Classes
Venvino Art Studios is partnering with Happy Valley Parks and Rec to bring you a variety of fun art classes & youth camps!
Create and Learn Series – May Session
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Create and Learn Series – June Session
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Natural Grocers: Nutrition for Health Class Series
Looking to experience more mental clarity, healthy energy levels, a healthy body composition, a positive mood, digestive health, skin health, and more? Join Natural Grocers’ Nutrition for Your Health series. Each class will delve into a new topic and provide a challenge to implement healthy changes to your daily routines
HealthyU Nutrition: Cooking in a DASH!
Gain cooking skills and a better understanding of eating for health and wellness in this nutrition and food demonstration class series! DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is an eating pattern that promotes overall health and wellness, as well as supports management of several chronic health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. During this 4-week course, we will go over basic nutrition concepts for eating a healthier diet with emphasis on increasing fiber and plant-based foods, and ways to increase protein through a variety of sources.
International Day of Yoga – Hannah Grace Non-profit Fundraiser
Celebrate the beautiful power of yoga while supporting a great cause! Breathe Yoga is hosting a special fundraising event at Happy Valley Park on the International Day of Yoga. Join us for two inspiring events designed to unite our community, honor the summer solstice, and embrace the joy of yoga practice, all while raising funds for Hannah Grace, a local non-profit organization providing stability and hope to children and families in need.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Beginners) * VIRTUAL CLASS
This introductory class welcomes those wishing to learn the initial forms of the Tai Chi practice with a desire to gain confidence, stability, strength, and mobility in a fun and supportive environment. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance * VIRTUAL CLASS
Participants will build upon their knowledge from our Tai Chi Beginners class and continue to gain confidence, stability, strength, and mobility in a fun and supportive environment. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.
Chair Yoga * VIRTUAL CLASS
A wonderful chair-based yoga practice for those who prefer to stretch and move their bodies while staying off the floor. Classes combine gentle movement and intentional breath in both seated and standing poses. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.
Gentle Yoga * VIRTUAL CLASS
The practice of gentle yoga combines mindful movement and breath with standing, seated, and restful floor-based practices to nourish the body, mind, and heart. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.