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Parks & Recreation

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Last Updated: November 20, 2019 November 20, 2019

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Classes

Browse the catalog & register

or, download the print version of Activate!

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Facilities

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Parks & Natural Resources

Summer Activities

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Fun in the Park
(June-August)

Wednesdays the fun comes to a park near you! Fun for all ages.

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River Rhythms
(July-August)

Five concerts light up Thursday summer nights in Monteith Riverpark.

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Summer Sounds
(July)

A relaxing Monday night summer music series featuring regional entertainment from across the Pacific Northwest.

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Northwest Art & Air Festival
(August)

Hot-air balloons, art vendors, children's activities, music on the main stage, and much more.

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USA Softball 2020 Men's Slow Pitch National Championships
(September)

Albany hosts the Men's Slow Pitch Class D/E Western

Our mission 

We promote healthy living through recreational experiences and serve as stewards of Albany's public parks and facilities.

Our goals
  • Ensure the community has the recreational experiences they want and need.
  • Ensure that our parks and facilities meet the community's needs.
  • Establish and sustain a team that possesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to pursue our mission.
  • Secure and sustain the financial resources required to meet community needs.
  • Provide stewardship of Albany's natural resources through our public parks, facilities, and recreation experiences.
  • Establish and sustain effective collaboration and partnerships with other community stakeholders in pursuit of our mission.