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2010 Winter-Spring Activites Guide

Click here for the complete 2010 Winter-Spring Activities Guide.

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Registration begins January 6th.

Registration Information

RecXpress Online Registration
Online registration is now available! Whether you are a new or returning customer, please contact us to request your login information. You may contact us by phone at 503-681-5397 or come into any of our facilities during business hours to obtain you "Account I.D." and "PIN." If you have ever registered for a program with the Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department, you already have an account with us, but will need this information to register. If you have never registered for one of our programs, then your account will need to be set up by one of our staff. With our online registration program, you will be able to view your account, browse our wide array of programs and classes, and register 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Payment method is by Visa or Mastercard.

Walk-in Registration
Walk-in registration to register for programs at the following locations:

Tyson Recreation Center (1880 NE Griffin Oaks St)
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office (4400 NW 229th Ave)
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E Main St)
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
   
SHARC - Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (953 SE Maple St)
Monday - Friday 5:30 am to 9:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Mail-in Registration
Mail-in registrations for all recreation classes are now being processed. Mail-in registration must be received at least seven working days prior to the first day of class. Please confirm registration by phone prior to the start of the class by calling 503-615-6552. Mail registration form to Parks and Recreation, 4400 NW 229th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Please do not send cash in the mail. Make checks payable to: City of Hillsboro. You will only be notified by phone if a class is full or canceled. Fees for programs must be paid at the time of registration. Click here (PDF) for a registration form.

Phone-in Registration
Phone-in registration for recreation classes is now being taken weekdays from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Register by calling 503-681-5397. If all lines are busy, please defer your call to a later time if possible. Payment method is by Visa or Mastercard. Have all registration information ready when you call. Register for your immediate family ONLY. One family per phone call.

Fees/Cancellation/Refund Policy
All fees will be collected during registration. Cash, check and Visa/Master Card are accepted. Resident is defined as an individual living within the city limits of Hillsboro. All classes have a minimum enrollment and may be canceled as early as 10 days before the class starts if the minimum enrollment is not met. Full refunds or credits will be given when a class cancels or is postponed. When a recreation class refund is requested by the participant, the refund will be prorated from the date of the request; a service charge of $5.00 will apply. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive the refund.

Financial Assistance
Financial aid can be requested for recreation and aquatic center programs. (No team fees or rentals.) One request per season (three-month period) per person will be granted. The maximum amount of assistance is 75% of the cost of the activity. Please allow two weeks for processing. Persons requesting financial aid must complete this form English (PDF)/Español (PDF) and return along with the registration form to the Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department (4400 NW 229th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124).

Waiting Lists
If your desired class is filled, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list. If openings become available, we will go to the waiting list to fill the class.

Inclement Weather
Call the Tyson Recreation Center at 503-615-6552, the Parks and Recreation office at 503-681-6120, or the Cultural Arts Center at 503-615-3485 for program/activity cancellations due to weather.

Photos of Participants
On occasion, Parks and Recreation staff may take photos of participants in our programs, classes and events. Please be aware that these photos are for Parks and Recreation Department use only and may be used in promotional materials. If you have any concerns regarding this, please notify your instructor at the beginning of your class.

Class Evaluation Form
It is important for us to know if we are meeting your expectations. Your evaluation of the program will assist us in maintaining a high quality of programming. Please turn in your evaluation sheet to the instructor or mail it directly to the Parks and Recreation office at 4400 NW 229th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Click here English (PDF)/Español (PDF) to download the evaluation form.



Pick up an Activities Guide at these locations:

Hillsboro Civic Center

150 E Main St

Hillsboro Community/Senior Center 750 SE 8th Ave
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office 4400 NW 229th Ave
Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) 653 SE Maple St
Main Library 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy
Shute Park Library 775 SE 10th Ave
Tyson Recreation Center 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St
Walters Cultural Arts Center 527 E Main St
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