Health & Wellness

Join the fun on the plaza! When: Fri May 29, 2015 3PM-8PM           Sat May 30, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Plaza del Sol 18535 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

Everyone's Invited!
Join us May 29th & 30th for Rock the Block, an engaging, family-oriented community celebration.

• Fri May 29
  Free! Feast of Nations 6:30PM
  Farmers Market 3PM-7PM
• Sat May 30
  Kids Parade 12PM
  Free! Kids Lunch 12:30PM

Are you coming out to the Rock the Block Kids Parade on Saturday, May 30th at noon? Special guests include Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, author Mitchell Jackson, SEI Drumline and Dancers, Rojo and Smokey the Therapy Llamas, Portland Farmers Mobile Bike Market and many more! Each child participating will receive a rainbow hand kite, balloon, lei, t-shirt, backpack and a book!

Rock the Block provides a forum for the community to connect to youth activity and resource providers in the area and thrive on an ongoing basis. Festival Poster

Read more about Rock the Block as well as event volunteer opportunities.

Beautiful Views! When: Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:30AM-5PM Where: Columbia River Gorge Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This will be a five-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge east of White Salmon, Wash. We should see wildflowers and beautiful views of the river and mountains. Please bring lunch to eat on the trail. There is a new trailhead here, with ample parking and restrooms. You will need hiking boots and long pants, as there are ticks and poison oak along the trail. Walking poles are also recommended.

• Round-trip travel: 120 miles
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $12

Enjoy The Spring Colors When: Wed Apr 15, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: East Fork Lewis River Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This 3.5-mile hike begins at Holland America Bulb Farms in Woodland, Wash. We'll follow a dike trail above the farmland and the East Fork of the Lewis River. We will stop for a break at a boat launch before walking through the colorful tulip display garden. On our way to lunch at a local restaurant, we'll stop to tour the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens (there is a $2 admission fee). Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack

• Round-trip travel: 76 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Nominal
• Suggested donation per hiker: $8

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Like to garden, but no place to grow? Reserve Your Spot Nadaka Nature Park community gardens will be open in time for the 2015 gardening season!

Hurry before they're gone!
The City of Gresham's community garden program is pleased to announce that the new Nadaka Nature Park & Garden will be open in time for the 2015 gardening season! Located at NE 175th & Glisan (Next to St Aidans Church), there will be a Grand Opening Celebration on April 4th. People who live or work within Gresham city limits (even if the mailing address says Portland) may register for a 200 sq ft plot for only $25/ season (limit 1 per household). Six ADA-Accessible raised beds are also available to gardeners with disabilities.

Details are available at: http://greshamoregon.gov/gardens. To register, go online to: https://apm.activecommunities.com/greshamoregon/Home or go in person to Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pky (Get Map!), first floor utilities desk.

Enjoy The Willamette River When: Thu Feb 05, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: Downtown Portland Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This approximately 3.5-mile hike covers both sides of the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Burnside bridges. A short detour from the Hawthorne Bridge will take us to OMSI and the New Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where we will see four immense railroad locomotives and the railroad history of Portland and the Northwest. Admission to the Rail Museum is free; however, donations are appreciated.

• Round-trip travel: By TriMet MAX ($2 for those 65 and older)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet

After the walk we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Bring rain gear, warm clothing, water and a snack to eat on the hike. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

A Great Nature Walk! When: Wed Feb 18, 2015 10AM-2PM Where: Tualatin Hills Nature Park Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This three-mile walk begins from the Nature Park Interpretive Center in Beaverton. We will follow paved and natural trails that feature evergreen and deciduous forests, creeks, wetlands, ponds and meadows. Be on the lookout for deer, owls and other birds. Hiking boots or other trail shoes are recommended in case of any muddy conditions.

• Round-trip travel: 55 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Nominal
• Suggested donation per hiker: $6

Following our walk, we will drive a short distance to Bugatti’s Restaurant at Cedar Hill Crossing for lunch.

Crisp Winter Adventure When: Thu Jan 08, 2015 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham Butte Saddle Trail Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

To start this four-mile hike, we’ll drive the half mile or so to Gresham's Main City Park. We’ll park and walk the Springwater Trail to Regner Road and then head up through the Dawncrest neighborhood to connect with the Saddle Trail over Gresham Butte. Back at Main City Park, we’ll take a quick walk through the newly renovated Tsuru Japanese Garden.

• Gresham Butte Saddle Trail Hike
• Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
• Elevation Gain: About 575 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: Free

Going over the Butte is relatively steep in places and can be muddy, so dress accordingly. Because of the probability of muddy conditions, hiking boots are recommended. After this loop hike, we’ll have lunch at Bistro 214 in old town Gresham.