News
03/06/2023
Washington County Parks in partnership with the Metzger Park Local Improvement District Advisory Board is excited to host an Easter Egg Hunt at Metzger Park! Saturday, April 8, starting at 10 am This event is open to the Metzger community. The egg hunt is intended for children 12 and under. Bring your basket. Come out to meet your neighbors, and enjoy this fun, community event. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance!
12/29/2022
Come out to Hagg Lake for a hike and story! A StoryWalk® is a hike in a natural area that features the pages of a storybook mounted along the trail. This winter, Washington County Parks will be featuring the picture book "The Hike" by local author Alison Farrell. The half-mile hike begins at the trailhead of Cedar Grove (#32), and is a family-friendly activity for all ages. This StoryWalk ends March 30, 2023. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by…
12/15/2022
Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 10 am REGISTRATION CLOSED! Thanks to the overwhelming response, this walk is full. Event is free. Parking passes required for vehicles. Join us in the New Year for a guided forest walk with Master Naturalist Natalie DaSilva. Explore and learn about the park's geology, plants, history, and more! Discover what birds and animals spend the winter here. Walking distance will be approximately 2 miles. All ages welcome. Meet at the Eagle Point Recreation Area and come prepared with layered clothing, rain gear, sturdy shoes, water, and snacks. Bring binoculars, if you…
11/10/2022
Take a moment and provide your feedback for Metzger Park. For details and to take the survey, follow this link or click on the image below.
08/10/2022
Washington County Parks is excited to partner with WaterStrong Initiative, along with Beaverton Hoop YMCA, Metro and Black Swimming Initiative to provide three Eco-Swim Workshops at Hagg Lake. The free, one-hour workshops will be held on Mondays at C-Ramp. Participants can sign up for either of the following dates, Aug. 15, 22, 29 from 7 – 8 pm. To l sign up (to participate or volunteer) visit tinyurl.com/swimhagglake
06/22/2022
Washington County Parks unveils a new mural at Scoggins Valley Park/Hagg Lake. The Hagg Lake Heron is the first public art project for Parks, and was completed in June 2022. It depicts a blue heron in flight. Local artist, Liam McLaughlin of Forest Grove, painted the mural located at Scoggins Valley Outfitters, the kayak/SUP board rental operation at the C-Ramp Recreation Area. “My love for nature and the outdoors is a central component to my artistic work,” says McLaughlin, who has been living in Forest Grove since 2007 and visits the lake often with his family. “We are thrilled to bring…
06/10/2022
In this series of short videos, our Park Rangers address common questions and share helpful facts about our parks. Our YouTube channel features a special Ask A Ranger playlist!
06/01/2022
We're excited to re-open our Scoggins Valley Outfitters operations for the upcoming summer season! We have kayak and SUP board rentals every weekend from May 28 - September 5 from 10:30 am - 8 pm at C-Ramp. Plus, we'll be open on the following holiday Mondays: Memorial Day, May 30 4th of July Labor Day, September 5 For details, including prices and age restrictions, visit our rentals page.
05/30/2022
Thank you for joining us for our summer concert series "Live at Hagg Lake". A huge shoutout to our series sponsors: Please contact Elizabeth Higgins, 971-371-6406 or elizabeth_higgins@co.washington.or.us, to learn how your organization can support this concert series next year!