Northern Wasco Parks and Recreation

Unfortunately due to ongoing thunder and lightning activity and accompanying wind and rain we have to cancel tonight's Movie in the Park. We hope to reschedule Jumanji and Coco for dates in September. We'll post an update for those plans in the near future!

Please join us Thursday for our next Movie in the Park showing at Thompson Park at dusk!
Hopefully the rain will stay away!
Concessions available! 🍦

We will post on Thursday afternoon if we have to cancel due to rain

Thanks to Adventist Health for sponsoring Movies in the Park!

Unfortunately it is just a little too windy to set up the portable movie screen for tonight's showing of Jumanji, we will try to see if we can reschedule it in the coming weeks.

In the mean time, please keep us on your calendars for next Thursday's showing of Coco at Thompson Park at dusk! We'll see you there! 🎸

We're watching the weather forecast for Thursday evening to see if we still can have our Movie in the Park showing, it may be too windy. Please check back late on Thursday afternoon for an update.

We're excited to bring back this Robin Williams classic that is fun for the whole family!
Thompson Park at dusk
Concessions available! 🍦

Thanks to Adventist Health for sponsoring Movies in the Park!

Next Thursday, August 15, is our second Movie in the Park featuring this Robin Williams classic that is fun for the whole family!
Thompson Park at dusk
Concessions available!🍦

Thanks to Adventist Health for sponsoring Movies in the Park!

Come on down to Thompson Park this evening, the movie begins at dusk on the grass south of the pool!
Concessions available from the pool snack bar!

Thanks to Adventist Health for sponsoring Movies in the Park!

Hello Disc Golfers! Please be aware that the disc golf course at Sorosis Park will be closed again this year, on August 9th and 10th, for the annual classic car show. We appreciate your understanding!

Two days to go until the classic that began the Minion craze!
Thursday at dusk at Thompson Park
Concessions available 🍦

Thanks to Adventist Health for sponsoring the Movies in the Park!

Get your "minions" ready, we have one week to go until our first Movie in the Park!
August 8th at dusk at Thompson Park
Concessions available! 🍦

We have a great lineup for Movies in the Park this August!
Movies begin at dusk at Thompson Park 🎬
Concessions available! 🍦🍧🍫🥤

Thunder and lightning activity has returned to the area, currently we are closed until 3:20pm. Depending on storm activity we may need to extend the closure time. Please check back in a bit.

The thunder and lightning storm appears to have subsided, so we plan on the pool being open regular hours the remainder of the day: Open Swim & Lap Swim from 1-5pm and 6-8pm. Please note if storm activity returns to the area we may have to close the facility again.

Due to the ongoing thunder and lightning this morning swim lessons have been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We will post an update for open swim this afternoon at 12:30pm.

We still have space in our Youth Archery Camp next week! Learn about the fun and growing sport of archery! Sign up today!

For online registration and more info:
https://nwprd.org/programs2

Our second session of Youth Archery Camp is July 23-25! Come learn about the fun sport of archery!

For more info and online registration:
https://nwprd.org/programs2

Plans to replace the aging Tree Top Playground at Sorosis Park continue to move forward. Come on down to The Dalles Farmers Market this Saturday morning, July 13, to check out the current design and share your thoughts. We'll see you at City Park!

We now have a limited number of discounted family season passes to the pool available through the ActiveRx program. If you reside within the District boundaries and receive benefits from OHP, SNAP or WIC you are eligible to participate. Check out our ActiveRx page for more info and instructions on how to register:
https://nwprd.org/activerx-program

📣Wednesday through Saturday, July 10-13, the Splash Pad will open at 10am!📣
Come on down and cool off!🌊

Due to the forecasted temps this Wednesday, July 10, this week's performance will be held at the The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library. Our performers will be Portland Shishimai Kai with Eien Hunter-Ishikawa performing the lion dance-- you don't want to miss this one!

Please note the following Aquatic Center schedule adjustments due to the forecasted extreme heat over the next few days:

The Splash Pad will open at 10am Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday!

The swimming pool will close if the heat index rises above 104 degrees. We may reopen later in the day depending on conditions.

Yes we are open on Thursday! We'll see you at the pool!

Looking for a place to cool off this afternoon? 🏖

The Splash Pad is open until 7pm today! Come on down and get your splash on! 🌊

Due to the Ted Walker Invitational Swim Meet there will be no Open Swim Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. We will reopen for regular hours on Monday, June 24. Please note on Friday morning we will still have swim lessons and lap swim from 10:00am-12:45pm.

There still is plenty of room in the Plein Air Watercolor class with Elizabeth Zimmerman-- sign up today!

We're excited to offer this class in partnership with The Dalles Arts Center at Riverfront Trail on June 23 and at Sorosis Park on June 24! For more information and to register please click below:
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/education/adult-classes

Youth Archery Camp is back this summer!

Learn about the fun and growing sport of archery!
Easy online registration available now!

For more info and online registration:
https://nwprd.org/programs2

The pool will be open daily beginning Saturday, June 8. Come on down and get your swim on! 🏊‍♀️

Music and Magic in the Park returns for 2024!

We're excited to bring back this popular event for another summer! Bring your blankets and chairs down to City Park, performances begin at 6pm. Free event for the entire family. Thanks to Wasco County Library District for partnering with us on this event!

Click this link to see the performer schedule:
https://nwprd.org/programs2

The Splash Pad will be open today from 1-6pm. As long as it's not too windy we should have it open for the next several days!

Reminder: the Splash Pad operates when temps are above 72 degrees and winds are below 17mph.

Plein Air Watercolor with Elizabeth Zimmerman!

Immerse your creative self in the natural beauty of The Dalles! In partnership with The Dalles Arts Center we are excited to offer this class at Riverfront Trail on June 23 and at Sorosis Park on June 24. For more information and to register please click below:
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/education/adult-classes

Love Sorosis? Love the satisfaction of pulling weeds? Please join us this Wednesday, June 5th from 9am - 12pm for a weed-pulling work party! We've fallen a little behind and could use help getting caught up! We'll have refreshments, wheelbarrows, and trash cans. Please bring gloves if you have them, but if you don't, we'll have a few pairs on hand. (Ha!) Bring a friend and lend a hand!