Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

06/08/2026

Hillsboro's Showtime Concert Series kicks off NEXT WEEK! Enjoy sunny evenings with live music at Shute Park every Thursday from June 18 through July 16 — with a special final concert on Friday, July 24!

Concert lineup:
- Eagle Eyes: 6/18
- Conjunto Alegré: 6/25
- Jackson Michaelson: 7/2
- Jennifer Batten & Full Steam: 7/9
- Taken By the Sky: 7/16
- Cruzar la Cara de la Luna: Friday, 7/24

06/05/2026

We’re so excited to celebrate Hillsboro pride tomorrow at Shute Park! To ensure everyone feels welcome and safe at community events, the City of Hillsboro has a Code of Conduct.

Please review the Code of Conduct ahead of tomorrow’s Pride Party and all City events: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/home/showdocument?id=30816&t=638526635419179791&fbclid=IwY2xjawSPzctleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFreEc0bkFweFdHRG5sMHBDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHialq6-90JJGsoTgI9OQnPSkGpjC6USBw940uknen2_9CaRZNgEC3kVhmAF7_aem_Dv1PTnnhNh-2MMMIHsSw3A

06/05/2026

Visit Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve this month to explore a special exhibit honoring six LGBTQIA+ environmental leaders whose work is helping protect wildlife, natural resources, and our planet.

Learn about inspiring leaders including ecologists, scientists, conservation advocates, and climate activists. The exhibit also highlights Oregon environmental leader Michael Calhoun of Vernonia! (pictured).

Whether you're visiting the trails, birdwatching, or enjoying a day in nature, take a few moments to discover the stories of these leaders and the difference they're making for future generations.

The exhibit is open inside the Nature Center Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

06/02/2026

Help Griffin Oaks Park get a new playground! Share your support through likes, comments, and shares on this post for the City’s grant request to the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department for a new playground with covered shade canopies.

The current playground was built in 1997 and is nearing the need for replacement. If the grant is awarded to Hillsboro, more information and engagement opportunities will be shared before the new structure is built.

06/02/2026

Join us for a beautiful evening at Hillsboro Art Walk TONIGHT from 5 to 8 pm in the Cultural Arts District!

Catherine Bede Gallery will be celebrating its 10th anniversary during the event! For the past decade, the Catherine Bede Gallery has helped shape Downtown Hillsboro’s growing arts community, creating a space where local artists, residents, and visitors can connect through creativity.

The celebration coincides with other Cultural Arts District activities, including hands-on projects offered during Art Walk by the Children’s Healing Art Project located upstairs from the gallery in the same building.

Event details: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17438/4300

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month, Hillsboro!

We hope to see you at Hillsboro's Pride Party THIS Saturday, June 6 at Shute Park from noon to 5 pm.

New features this year include a wine garden by Explore Tualatin Valley, an activity corner & free tie-dye, balloon art, and face painting, alongside 60+ booths and food trucks!

Event details & entertainment schedule: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/events/festivals-celebrations/pride-month/pride-party

05/29/2026

Artists: Deadline to Apply for the Picture Hillsboro and Permanent Collection awards is this Monday, June 1! In 2026, the City of Hillsboro is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Artists are invited to submit works that reflect upon and celebrate this historic milestone in our City's history. Apply online and learn more using the links below.

Picture Hillsboro Award: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WaltersCulturalArtsCenter/_2026PictureHillsboroAwardCelebratingHillsboros150thAnniversaryCelebrandoEl150%C2%BAAnivers?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGui1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVdElYMVdEbzUwYTFCY3Axc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoGm6-anHoWak5RWXKjy0AnlY6V38iz8F6V14IXt3uYUum6K4bB8OxLvaMt5_aem_-EBvKSwKrLjE8--uPVmyQw

Permanent Collection Award: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WaltersCulturalArtsCenter/_2026PermanentCollectionAwardsPremioColecci%C3%B3nPermanente2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGujBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVdElYMVdEbzUwYTFCY3Axc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgKboUkW1rcu532O_OZoA5aehlLuUgLiVjHkmcDbp7jAYKgG6bUrvOFKIey-_aem_u8DhQzL3b3aLXjpD5ogUPg

Artists: Deadline to Apply for the Picture Hillsboro and Permanent Collection awards is this Monday, June 1!

In 2026, the City of Hillsboro is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Artists are invited to submit works that reflect upon and celebrate this historic milestone in our City's history. Apply online and learn more using the links below.

Picture Hillsboro Award: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WaltersCulturalArtsCenter/_2026PictureHillsboroAwardCelebratingHillsboros150thAnniversaryCelebrandoEl150%C2%BAAnivers

Permanent Collection Award: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WaltersCulturalArtsCenter/_2026PermanentCollectionAwardsPremioColecci%C3%B3nPermanente2026

Pictured: "A Little Snow, Jackson Bottom Wetlands," by William Martini, 2025 Picture Hillsboro Award Winner.

05/26/2026

Who's ready to party at Hillsboro Pride on June 6!? Check out the entertainment schedule:

- 12:30 pm: Pride Pet Outfit Contest
- 1 to 2 pm: Rachel Wong Concert
- 2 to 2:30 pm: Stumptown Dance Association
- 2:30 to 3:30 pm: Ríomas Concert
- 3:30 to 4:30 pm: Poison Waters & Friends
- 4:30 to 5 pm: Poison Waters & Friends Meet-and-Greet

There will be a variety of food vendors serving food, drinks, and treats!

We can't wait to celebrate Pride with you all on June 6 from noon to 5 pm!

Event details: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/events/festivals-celebrations/pride-month/pride-party

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! SHARC is open 10 am to 4 pm today. All other facilities are closed.

Hidden Creek Community Center remains closed through May 31 for annual maintenance.

See the full schedule for SHARC today: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/SHARC

05/19/2026

Find activities for all interests and ages this summer with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation!

See upcoming programs & classes & register now: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/classes-programs