About the District
North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) is a service district of Clackamas County dedicated to providing exceptional parks, recreation programs, facilities, and services. Formed in 1990 through voter approval, NCPRD was created to meet the growing need for parks and recreation services in the northern end of the county.
Today, NCPRD serves more than 106,000 residents across a 27-square-mile area, including the city of Milwaukie and surrounding unincorporated Clackamas County. The district features 36 developed parks, 7 natural areas, and a network of trails including the 6-mile Trolley Trail. Residents also enjoy access to unique facilities like the North Clackamas Aquatic Park and Milwaukie Community Center. Through protected green spaces and a wide variety of recreational programs, NCPRD provides opportunities for all ages to connect, stay active, and explore the outdoors.
Our Mission
To enrich community vitality and promote healthy living through parks and recreation.
Enhancing and connecting your community by providing exceptional parks and recreation opportunities for all.
Our vision is to create a thriving community where every resident has access to high-quality parks, recreation programs, and open spaces. We strive to foster a sense of belonging by providing opportunities to connect with nature, build meaningful relationships, and live healthier lives.
At NCPRD, we are committed to sustainability, equity, and innovation to meet the needs of our growing and diverse community.
Curious if you are in the district?
Find out if you live within North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District and learn about the benefits of being a district resident. View our map and use the online location tool.
Land Acknowledgment
Recognizing the Land and Its Indigenous Peoples
What we now call Clackamas County is the traditional lands and waterways of the Clackamas, Chinook Bands, Kalapuya, Kathlamet, Molalla, Multnomah, Tualatin, Tumwater, Wasco and many other tribes of the Willamette Valley and Western Oregon. The Indigenous people lived, traded and navigated along great rivers and tributaries presently named the Clackamas, Molalla, Pudding, Sandy, and Willamette. Many of the original inhabitants of this land died from disease, war and other conflicts. Those that survived these tragedies were forcibly removed and relocated by European settlers and the United States Government because of the land’s value. Today, their descendants live on, still carrying on the traditions and cultures of their ancestors.
We honor the Native American people of Clackamas County as a vibrant, foundational and integral part of our community here today. We thank those who have connection to this land and serve as stewards, working to ensure our ecosystem stays balanced and healthy.
