Recreation

Summer Kids in the Park (SKIP)

• June 21-Sept. 3 in Main City Park, Red Sunset Park and Nadaka Nature Park.
• Free activity kits and lunches available to kids 18 and under.
• No registration required.
• Summer Kids in the Park details

Chess for Success Day Camps

• June 21-Aug. 20 (Monday to Thursday each week) from 8:30 am-1:30 pm at Red Sunset Park, Nadaka Nature Park and Main City Park.
• Camps are designed for youth ages 5-12 to learn and grow through outdoor play, chess instruction and peer interaction. 
• Lunch provided. 
• Thanks to generous sponsors, we are using pay-what-you-can pricing:
  • $225/week full price
  • Use promo code queensgambit for $125/week
  • Use promo code checkmate for $50/week
• Register
• Questions? Email summercamp@chessforsuccess.org

MetroEast Summer Media Popups

• Dates and locations:
  • Tuesdays - Aug. 3, 10 and 17 at Nadaka Nature Park
  • Wednesdays - Aug. 4, 11 and 18 at Red Sunset Park
  • Thursdays - Aug. 5, 12 and 19 at Main City Park
• Time: Noon - 3:00 pm
• Hands-on activities using the latest technology, including virtual reality, podcasting and iPad video. 
• There is no cost to attend and no registration required. 
• Questions? Email seth@metroeast.org.

E-Sports in the Park

• Dates and locations:
  • Friday, Aug. 6 at Main City Park
  • Friday, Aug. 13 at Red Sunset Park
  • Friday, Aug. 20 at Main City Park
  • Friday, Aug. 2 at Red Sunset Park
• Time: To be determined
• Series of e-sports video game competitions in Gresham's parks.
• These events will be free, thanks to sponsors. Stay tuned for more details.
• Questions? Contact benjamin@dayonetechpdx.com

Gresham aquatic centers

Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center 
26000 SE Stark St.
503-491-7243

Gresham High School Aquatic Center
1200 North Main Ave.
503-674-5511

Nearby aquatic centers

East Portland Community Center Indoor Pool
740 SE 106th Ave.
503-823-3450

Mt. Scott Community Center Indoor Pool
5530 SE 72nd Ave., Portland
503-823-3183

North Clackamas Aquatic Park
7300 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie
503-557-7873

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday and Saturday nights in Gresham.

Friday/Saturday night basketball program

Kids can play in two fountains – one designed for toddlers, one for bigger kids – that are powered by jets of cool, clean, chlorinated water.

401 NE Second St.

Read more about the Children's Fountain, including hours and rules.

Youth Sunday Futsal program

Boys and girls in grades 6-12 can drop in for free indoor Sunday Futsal game play from 5:00-7:00 pm year-round at the Friends of the Children gym. Supervision provided.

Youth futsal program

Gresham futsal courts

Open for public use.

Futsal at Vance Park

1400 SE 182^ndAve. Play on the two courts is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Futsal at Davis Park

322 NE 194^th Ave. Play on the court is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Futsal at Aspen Highlands Park

147 NE 24th St. Play on the court is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Multi-sports

• Mt. Hood YMCA
• Special Olympics Oregon

Youth sports leagues

Baseball and softball

• Barlow Junior Baseball
• Gresham Barlow Youth Baseball/Softball
• East County Little League
• Reynolds ASA Softball

Basketball

• Barlow Youth Basketball
• Gresham Youth Basketball

Soccer

• Eastside Timbers

Football

• Gresham Youth Football Association
• Barlow Youth Football Association
• Reynolds Raider Youth Football
• Centennial Youth Football Association

Main City Skatepark

The City maintains a 5,710-square-foot skate plaza at Main City Park in historic downtown, 219 S. Main Ave. 

Skatepark hours

• 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Oct. 1 to March 31
• 5:00 am - 10:00 pm April 1 to Sept. 30
• Slow skate: 9:00 - 11:00 am on weekends and holidays (for skaters under 10 years)

Reserve a sports field

Sports fields available for rental:

Park permit insurance