The Parks and Recreation Department enthusiastically welcomes the start of Spring!
Aging Adult Services Highlights
The Sandy Community / Senior Center is open for social hours on Monday’s from 10:00am – 12:30pm, as well as Thursday’s from 1:00pm-3:00pm. The center is open for patrons to socialize, play cards, or work on jigsaw puzzles. There is plenty of laughter and fun conversation. As we hire for staff, we look forward to adding more programs and opening the center!
Here is a look at our April calendar.
For the month of March our dedicated Meals on Wheels drivers have delivered 955 meals! Thank you, to our dedicated drives. A special shout out to David Snider, the City’s Economic Development Manager who helped deliver meals when we were short drives – thank you, David! Young at Heart class that meets once a week is building up is gaining in popularity. We look forward to bringing in more folks to enjoy this sit and fit class.
Young at Heart class that meets once a week is building up is gaining in popularity. We look forward to bringing in more folks to enjoy this sit and fit class.
Recreation and Special Event Highlights
Carol Cohen, Recreation Coordinator has been busy planning spring and summer events. Carol has drummed up $10,300 in event sponsorships, which a record. Well done, Carol. Thank you to the businesses who have supported these events. In the May message, please stay tuned for a full list of all our generous sponsors. As a department we could not host these popular community events without their support.
The team continues to add contracted classes (i.e. Skyhawks Sports Camp). The staff is adding art classes, dance classes, and much much more.
Parks and Maintenance Highlights:
Tiana Rundell, Parks Maintenance, is officially a Certified Parks and Safety Inspector (CPSI). This extremely challenging certification through National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and it takes a lot of hard work and studying. Good job, Tiana!
The Park’s team continues to work hard making our parks safe and clean!
They continued their efforts making the City’s playgrounds safe. They continue to prune hedges a Hamilton Ridge, and repaired the retaining wall lower section of Hamilton Path. They and removed downed trees from Sandy River Trails. They cleaned the entrance to the Skate Park.
Important to note, the Gazebo and bathrooms at Meinig Park are open for the season.
The Community / Senior Center Portico project is complete.
Upcoming meetings:
Interested in Sandy’s Parks and Trails. Please feel free to watch the Parks and Trails Advisory Board (PTAB) meetings or share a public comment.
PTAB meeting date/time: April 13, 2022 @ 7:00 PM. Meeting is held both in person and virtually. For more information to watch the meeting live check click here.
What to Look Forward To:
Senior Egghunt on April 14, 2022 @ the library. The trolley will be picking up seniors at the community center and will drive them to the library for this event. Call ahead to reserve a spot on the trolley.
April 15, 2022 is the annual Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt at Meinig Park.
Come hike Tickle Creek! April 21, 2022. Leave from the Community Center at 9:00am.
Solve it Clean up April 23, 2022 at Community Center from 9:00am-1:00pm.
The Parks team is hiring! If you know anyone interested in a great summer job, help spread the word. The Park’s division will be hiring for a Seasonal Parks Worker. Here is the link to the City’s recruiting website. https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/jobs