Congratulations Linda Barnhart, Passport to Fitness grand prize winner

Congratulations to Linda Barnhart, the grand prize winner of the Passport to Fitness promotion. Linda participated in several free fitness classes during the month of January, thus becoming eligible for the drawing of the grand prize - a full one-year family membership to Chehalem Fitness Center. Congratulations, Linda!

Other eligible prize drawing winners will be receiving keychains with a miniature fitness shoe. (They're cute!) CPRD staff is contacting the winners to notify them and make sure they pick up their prizes at the front desk.

Thank you everyone who participated in our first-ever Passport to Fitness promotion. We're already working on next year's event, to make it even better and smoother running. We welcome your feedback; comment below or talk to our friendly staff at the front desk.

Babe Nicklous dies at 83

Martin Thomas "Babe" Nicklous, longtime CPRD employee who worked for the District for more than 30 years, died in his home on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. Babe was 83.

A gravesite service will be held at 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13th at Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery on 500 Everest Road. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13th, at Zion Lutheran Church at 301 S. River Street in Newberg.

Among his many achievements, Babe helped in the planning and development of more than 18 new parks.

When he retired as assistant superintendent in 1998, the park formerly known as Pool Park was named in his honor as a lasting tribute to his long and distinguished career.

Babe was born in Newberg in 1933 and attended Newberg Union High, graduating in 1952.

For the next four years, he served his country as crew chief for F-89 jet fighters in the United States Air Force, returning home to Newberg in 1956 to begin civilian life. He worked for the City of Newberg, then transitioned to the newly created park and recreation district.

Babe Nicklous Pool Park was named for Babe. It features a basketball court, playground equipment, restrooms, walking and jogging paths and picnic tables.

Listen to the audio tour about Babe and his namesake park here.

Visit Attrell's Funeral Services website for Babe's obituary, service details and more. 

Lacrosse 2016 Info Meeting & fundraiser night at La Sierra

Register now for the annual Father Daughter Dance

2016 Father Daughter Dance
6 - 9 p.m. Saturday, February 6 
Call 503-537-2909 to register. Visit the webpage to find out more. 
Sign up early to avoid missing this incredible evening.

Your Passport to Fitness is ready

What a trip! Tour a variety of Chehalem Park and Recreation District fitness classes for free during the month of January enter to win prizes with the Passport to Fitness. There is no cost and no obligation. CPRD wants to give you the chance to experience the fun fitness activities that park and recreation offers for your new year and new you.

CPRD has scheduled a “tour” of free fitness classes throughout the month of January, including Water Exercise (all varieties - deep water, co-ed and gentle/senior versions), Boxing for Fitness, Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Hatha Yoga, two different Tai Chi classes, Strong for Life, and Walk for Fun.

There is no minimum number of classes you must take in order to participate, only to become eligible to win prizes. Pick up your passport today at the registration desk at Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center. This holds your itinerary of classes to try. Take it with you for the instructor to initial. If you complete at least four classes, you may turn in your passport to the registration desk. The first 100 people to do so will receive a prize. All will be entered into the drawing for the grand prize - a full one-year family membership to the fitness center!

Zumba and Aqua Zumba instructor Jennie Delp says fitness is good not only for the body, but also the soul. Once people start moving, they are usually surprised to find how quickly they begin to feel the difference.

“Come and have a good time and de-stress, and the work out will be a side benefit,” says Zumba and Aqua Zumba instructor Jennie Delp.

“It’s easier to keep moving than to stop and start moving again later,” says Karen Maas, part of the fitness center team at Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center. “Staying active and staying healthy will make it a lot easier to mature further and further. Your mental and spiritual aspects will be healthier if your body is healthier. It’s a healthy philosophy to keep active, to eat right, and we have ways to keep active here.”

Chehalem Park and Recreation District is committed to enhancing fitness and wellness in our community. The turning of a new year marks a time for resolution and recreation, park and rec style.

CPRD offers an ever-evolving array of activities and services for health, fitness and wellness. Activities throughout the year include various sports, plus Zumba, yoga, boxing for fitness, horseback riding, ice skating, gymnastics, and more. At Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center, take advantage of the pool, hot tub, sauna, plus exercise equipment, personal training and massage therapy. On a related note of wellness offerings, people of any age can take advantage of deeply discounted massage, acupuncture, and foot clinics at Chehalem Senior Center. CPRD also offers CPR, First Aid and AED certification classes each month. To learn more, visit cprdnewberg.org.

Public meeting on zoning changes to Bob and Crystal Rilee Park

A public meeting will be held to discuss a pending zoning change to Bob and Crystal Rilee Park from agricultural to be zoned as a park. This meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20^th in the Falcon Crest room at CPRD Offices at 125 S. Elliott Road. This zoning change will allow the property to be used as a park, and will also allow hosting of events with a maximum of 100 people. There will be no amplified sound permitted after 10 p.m. The use of trails, including equestrian trails, will remain open and unaffected by this change. 

MLK Jr. Celebration Day 2016