Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the special Mariachi Opera in the Park event last Friday at Shute Park!

Presented in partnership with Opera in the Park Portland, Cruzar La Cara de la Luna featured a full orchestra, chorus, and seven featured soloists. It was a beautiful performance and community gathering!

Get ready to Bike Hillsboro!

Join a new family-friendly event on Saturday, August 8 featuring group rides to local parks, free helmets and tune-ups, bubbles, face painting, and more!

In addition to fun, the event hosted by WashCo Bikes and the City of Hillsboro will help teach and promote bike safety for riders of all ages and skill levels.

Check-in starting at 9:15 am at WashCo Bikes (137 NE 3rd Avenue) and be ready to ride by 10 am. No registration is required and all are welcome. This is a free event.

See a map of the route and learn more: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17519/4300

Congrats to the Cascade on an unforgettable inaugural season at Hillsboro Ballpark! Thank you to every fan who packed the stands and made this summer so special, selling out 11 of 12 home games and creating an incredible atmosphere from start to finish. 💚💙

you made our first season unforgettable. c's up forever 🥹

Tickets on sale now for the 2026-27 Performance Season at the Walters Cultural Arts Center! Enjoy everything from R&B, bluegrass, Indigenous rock, and tabletop puppetry to a celebration of jazz legends, Irish and North Indian dances, circus arts, and so much more! Early bird discounts available for select shows. See the full line-up at https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/facilities-rentals/walters-cultural-arts-center/performance-series

Softball teams from across the United States and Canada played in Hillsboro at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex last week during the Triple Crown Fastpitch World Series Portland tournament!

We’re proud to provide one of the region’s best tournament venues, welcoming hundreds of athletes, families, and fans to Hillsboro. Congratulations to all the teams and thank you for visiting our community!

And a big shout out to our Parks Maintenance crews who kept the fields in great shape throughout the tournament!

Photos: Triple Crown Fastpitch

Hillsboro's fall Women's Volleyball and Adult Basketball leagues are now open for registration!

- Women's Volleyball: 6 vs 6, indoor on Monday nights, beginning 9/14
- Adult Basketball: 5 vs 5, indoor on Tuesday & Thursday nights, beginning 9/8

More information & registration forms for both leagues: https://cityofhillsboro.teamsidelinesite.com/adult-sports

We hope to see you on the court!

Discover the story of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve through a new exhibit in the Nature Center!

Explore historical photos, artifacts, and stories that trace the wetlands' journey, from the first Indigenous stewards of the land, through decades of degradation, to the remarkable restoration that has made Jackson Bottom one of the Pacific Northwest's most diverse ecosystems.

See how native plants and wildlife have returned, learn about ongoing conservation efforts, and experience the transformation of this treasured place for recreation and environmental education.

The special exhibit is on display through September 14: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/148349/4855

A new children’s book brings the magic of Hidden Creek Park West’s beloved play structure to life through a heartfelt story about friendship, inclusion, bravery, and the joy of exploring the outdoors!

The bilingual book, by local author N.D. Byma, tells the story in English and Spanish so readers can choose the language that works best for them — or enjoy reading in both languages!

The book is available for $10 at these facilities:
- Hidden Creek Community Center
- SHARC
- Hillsboro Community Senior Center
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
- Walters Cultural Arts Center
- Parks & Recreation Administration Building

Learn more: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17547/4300

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity for your business, school, club, team, or organization?

Lead a HillsDOer Day cleanup on October 3 or 4, 2026!

Groups can host a cleanup for employees, members, students, customers, or other invited participants. Volunteer Services will provide the supplies and support needed to make your project successful.

Apply to become a Project Leader by Friday, August 28: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=z9rAwZrkHUa0ktrjRgZvkexVeQRiEAFPlRs1Wsyz4-NUM0w0UEdRRUlWN0paRUVYVDA2SVRDS1o2US4u

Experience the world's first Mariachi Opera at Shute Park this Friday, July 24!

This free performance will include a full orchestra, chorus, and seven featured soloists. Enjoy activities led by Parks & Recreation staff before the show, and local Mexican cuisine for purchase.

Presented in partnership with Opera in the Park Portland, Cruzar La Cara de La Luna tells a poignant and timely story of migration, cultural identity, and generational divides within the Mexican-American community.

- Friday, July 24
- 6:30 to 8:30 pm
- Shute Park

Top photo credit: the-weekend-photographer. com