Over the past few years, Tree for All Partner Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District (THPRD) has put diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) at the forefront of its planning and programming.
THPRD offers a series of free public amenities through parks, trails, nature parks and natural areas. They invite residents to gather, play, and explore more than 99 park sites with recreational amenities, over 68 miles of hard- and soft-paved trails, three off-leash dog parks, three skate parks, and more than 1,500 acres of natural areas, presenting an incredible range of opportunities for individuals and families to get an up-close look at forests, lakes, streams, birds and other wildlife we have in the area.
THPRD removes barriers to participation, fostering an inclusive culture, and offering programs that celebrate our region’s diverse population. The Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program provides access to recreation programs to patrons living with developmental, learning, or physical disabilities or mental illness. THPRD also provides financial aid for district programs, offers free programming and services for residents of all ages, infants to seniors, assists homeless and homebound people, and tailors programs to the district’s diverse population.
With such a broad reach and deep impact, THPRD’s DEIA efforts will improve access to nature for thousands of Washington County residents, access which we know will result in improved health outcomes for our community. You can learn more about THPRD’s outstanding DEIA efforts and the programs and services described above at THPRD.org.
