Recreation

Gresham residents can climb for free at Rock Haven Climbing Gym on the first Friday of each month from 5:00-9:00 pm.

This is an opportunity for everyone to try out a new indoor recreation and stay active throughout the year.

• The free pass includes climbing access and rental climbing shoes.
• Snacks and other climbing gear are available for purchase.

Rock Haven requires all participants and observers to sign a waiver upon arrival, or use the online waiver.Children under 18 must have a guardian's signature.

To register

1. First, climbers and observers should watch the safety video.
2. You may register on arrival or pre-register for the event.

If you have any questions, call 503-512-5511 or stop by the gym.

At the gym, new participants will check in, get their free rental shoes and chalk and be ready to climb. Rock Haven reserves the right to ask for ID at entry to verify the free climb registration.

Learn more about the Rock Haven Climbing facility

For more information about this Gresham Parks and Recreation sponsored series, contact ParkQuestions@GreshamOregon.gov.

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

Basketball

• Barlow Youth Basketball
• Gresham Youth Basketball

Soccer

• Eastside Timbers

Football

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

Movies in the Park is back. Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. 

Bring your cozy blankets and favorite movie snacks. Admission is free, so come early to secure your spot. 

Movies in the Park summer lineup

Friday, June 27

• Gresham Arts Plaza
• The Wild Robot: 6:30 pm
• Space Jam: 8:30 pm

Friday, July 18

• Red Sunset Park
• Inside Out 2: 6:30 pm
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: 8:30 pm

Friday, Aug. 8

• Pat Pfiefer Park
• Mufasa: The Lion King: 6:30 pm
• Angels in the Outfield: 8:30 pm

Saturday, Aug. 16

• Red Sunset Park
• Dog Man: 6:30 pm
• Top Gun: Maverick: 8:15 pm  

Want more movies? We're partnering with the City of Troutdale for even more movies. Admission is free. Troutdale summer movie lineup

For more information about Movies in the Park, contact CommunityEngagement@GreshamOregon.gov

Gresham Parks and Recreation partners with PlayEast to offer youth recreation opportunities at locations in Gresham for a fee.

Examples of activities include Legos, basketball and soccer, parkour, art and more.

Register for classes

Visit playeast.org for a complete list of seasonal activities and classes, descriptions and updates.

Gresham residents may register for any class or activity.

Classes are fee-based, but scholarships are available for those in need.

Questions? Call PlayEast at 503-674-6202 or email rios-camposj@ci.fairview.or.us.

Put on your dancing shoes and head to the Gresham Senior Center for the Tuesday Night Dance featuring a live band from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $6 per person.

Tuesday Night Dance is held every Tuesday. Learn more about Tuesday Night Dance.

For more information, call the Gresham Senior Center at 503-988-4860.

The Portland Activities and Athletic League (PAAL) is offering a SAQ (speed, agility and quickness) class for all ages. 

• Mondays and Fridays, 6:00-8:00 pm
• H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

For more information, contact PAAL at 503-752-3830.

Monday-Thursday, June 23 - Aug. 8

• Monday-Thursday at Main City Park, Red Sunset Park, Vance Park and Nadaka Nature Park. 
• Free activities and sack lunches for youth up to age 18.
• No registration is required.
• SKIP details.

During "Rock Haven Teen Nights," on the first and third Saturdays of the month, Gresham teens ages 13-18 can climb for free from 6:00-9:00 pm at Rock Haven Climbing Gym.

• The free pass includes climbing shoes.
• Chalk is available for purchase.
• Rock Haven gym requires all participants to sign a waiver upon arrival. Youth younger than 18 must have a guardian's signature.

To register

Visit rockhavenclimbing.com/first-visit.

If you are unable to pre-register online or have any questions, call 503-512-5511 or stop by the gym.

At the gym, new participants will sign a waiver, get free rental shoes and be ready to climb. Rock Haven reserves the right to ask for ID at entry to verify the free climb registration. 

Learn more about the facility at RockHavenClimbing.com.

For more information about this Gresham Parks and Recreation sponsored series, contact ParkQuestions@GreshamOregon.gov.

Join us for a Wag-N-Walk at parks and trails around Gresham with local dog trainer/walker Avery of Hounding Around.

Wag-n-Walk page

Turn an ordinary task into a fun one while walking in Gresham and learning tips and tricks for training along the way.

Hounding Around is a recreation partner with Gresham Parks and Recreation.

For more information about this series, contact Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.

Join us for Yoga in the Park, hosted by Rising Tide Yoga and Wellness.
Enjoy a free, all-levels outdoor Vinyasa yoga class this summer. Vinyasa yoga is a low-impact style that emphasizes movement and breath.

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for stretching. All ages are welcome.

Yoga in the Park is designed to reduce stress, improve fitness, and help you connect with the community.

What to bring

• Yoga mat (some will be available)
•  Water
• Towel

Schedule

July 1, Main City Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

July 9, Vance Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

July 18, Red Sunset Park, 5:00-6:00 pm

July 23, Main City Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

July 29, Vance Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

Aug. 8, Pat Pfeifer Park, 5:00-6:00 pm

Aug. 16, Red Sunset Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

Aug. 20, Red Sunset Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

Sept. 3, Vance Park, 5:30-6:30 pm

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

Gresham's parks system includes more than 300 acres of park land, 840 acres of natural areas and several miles of trails. 

Gresham parks

Parks reservations

Parks rules and safety

The Gresham Senior Center, 600 NE Eighth St., offers recreation, education, health and social programs serving seniors.

Gresham Senior Center activities

For more information, call the Gresham Senior Center at 503-988-4870.

Gresham Parks and Recreation partners with the Gresham Senior Center to support community events for seniors.

Gresham futsal courts

Open for public use.

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

Futsal at Davis Park
322 NE 194th 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.

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)

Children's Fountain 

Kids can play in two fountains - one designed for toddlers, one for bigger kids - that are powered by jets of cool, clean, chlorinated water. The Children's Fountain is open from May to September, 10:00 am-10:00 pm, at the Gresham Arts Plaza401 NE Second St. 

Rockwood Plaza Splash Pad

Kids can cool off in the splash pad from 8:00 am-9:00 pm daily from May to September. Located on the Downtown Rockwood Plaza in front of the Rockwood Market Hall, 458 SE 185th Ave. 

Reserve a sports field

Sports fields available for rental:

Park permit insurance