Summer Activities in Rockwood/Gresham

August 4th is National Night Out at Vance Park. 5 – 8 p.m.
On this night, neighborhoods across the United States celebrate this event which works to strengthen neighborhoods and deter crime. Games, activities for all ages and a barbecue will be held. Families in our area are also invited to learn how to disc golf from the neighborhood pros. City of Gresham Police Department will be there to talk to residents and other events will be going on. PLEASE STOP BY AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD EFFORTS!

Park Place Coffee wants you to enjoy disc golf! Check out supplies here.
Park Place Coffee has discs for customers to check out and go try out the sport. We can also supply you with a map and scorecard when you go. Do you want to learn more about the game first? Come to National Night Out on August 4th (above) and learn the tips on how to use a putter, a driver and disc etiquette.

Fridays from 1:30 – 4 p.m. Vance Park hosts the REC Mobile.
The RecMobile brings fun and games for kids of all ages to Vance Park. Kids can paint, play games or get involved in many activities. Although a staff person is present, caretakers are asked to remain close by. This event is co-hosted by People for Parks, Gresham Ford, and others.

IMAGINATIVE CHILDREN’S GARDEN IS OPEN.
Thurs. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The garden is a chance for kids to learn more about nature through the Butterfly Pavilion, where they can see butterflies in all stages of development and enter the area where the butterflies light around them. Other activities such as bee events, children reading time etc. are also scheduled through the summer.