Parks and Recreation

Join Sandy Parks & Recreation in spreading joy, lights, and laughter all season long.

Winterfest magic doesn’t make itself — that’s where YOU come in!

Raise a glass and celebrate the season with us at Holiday Happy Hour! This cheerful gathering is the perfect way to wrap up Winterfest and bid farewell to the holidays alongside friends, neighbors, and our amazing community.

Lace up your sneakers, grab your cozy holiday gear, and join us for the first-ever Winterfest Jolly Jog & Walk! This cheerful 5K fun run and walk is the perfect way to kick off the New Year with family, friends, and festive spirit.

Step into Autumn Magic!

Discover the secrets of the season and explore our Autumn forests with Sandy’s Bee City USA Action Group & Clackamas River Basin Council (@clackamasriver) on a guided hike along Tickle Creek Trail

Sunday, Nov 2 from 2–4 PM

$5/Participant

Led by Dakota, an entomologist with the Clackamas River Basin Council! Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer, by calling (503) 668-5569, or online here. 

Join us for creepy crawly encounters at the Sandy Community Center this October! Get up close and personal with fascinating critters (like roaches, crickets, worms, flies, and more!!), learn about their incredible roles in our ecosystem, and get tips if you want to raise them in your own home! Not all bugs may be touched or held, but there will be a whole lot to see and learn 

All ages are welcome (it's a very fun and FREE event for children and adults alike!)

Join us for a sparkling December packed with fun holiday events!

Wasps aren’t just stinging pests — they’re essential allies in keeping our ecosystems balanced! Learn how these fascinating insects help our environment at this engaging talk by Scott Mitchell, Oregon State University Ph.D. Candidate.

Sunday, September 14

4:30–6:00 PM

Sandy Community & Senior Center Auditorium

This is a drop-in activity for seniors with the desire to learn and play this fun dice game with a friendly group of peers.

Where: Sandy Community Center Dining Room 

This is a drop-in activity for seniors with the desire to play Bingo and have fun!

Where: Sandy Community and Senior Center Dining Room