Join Clackamas County and NCPRD for the long-awaited opening of the Concord Park and Community Center, and the new Oak Lodge Library! This is a special moment for our community—come explore the new spaces, enjoy family-friendly activities, and be part of the excitement as we celebrate this important milestone together. This event is free and open to all.

Event Highlights

• Live music by Annie Staninec & the Bluegrass Allstars, DJ Jessi, and the Clackamas River Brass Quintet

• Hearth & Soul Pizza (first 250 people get a free slice!)

• Cocoa and Apple Cider Bar

• Dessert Table

• Festive Autumn Games and Crafts

• Bookbags and book giveaways

• Face Painting and Balloon Animals

• Information Booths and Event Passport

• Photobooth and Concord School Memory Booth

Event Schedule

• 11-11:15: Clackamas River Brass Quintet

• 11:15-11:45 a.m.: Speeches and Ribbon Cutting (Outdoor Amphitheatre)

• 11:45 am-2 p.m.:

  • Music, food, info booths, face painting, balloon animals (Outdoor Pavilion and Park)  

  • Get to know the new library, park, and community center

  • Festive Kids Activities and DJ Jessi (Community Center Gymnasium)

  • Photobooth and Memory Booth (Community Center)

Share Your Memories

Did you attend or teach at the Concord School? We’d love to hear your stories! Join us in the video memory booth at the Grand Opening event and let us celebrate our shared experiences together. The video memory booth will be located in the Concord Community Center in the room directly adjacent to the gymnasium during event hours.

Parking & Accessibility

Since parking is limited onsite, we encourage people to carpool, take public transit, ride bikes, or walk to the event if possible. Overflow parking is also available at Belleview Healthcare (3601 SE Concord Rd.), and on adjacent streets. If you park on a street, please make sure not to block any driveways.

For accommodation or translation requests, please reach out to info@ncprd.com by October 1.

Project Partners and Groups

We're excited to celebrate with the following project partners and community groups:

Friends of Oak Grove Community Council, Friends of the Oak Lodge Library, Historic Downtown Oak Grove, Jennings Lodge Community Planning Organization, Lango Hanson, Learning Landscapes, Library and Park Task Forces, Metro, Milwaukie Community Center Foundation, Oak Grove Community Council, NCPRD District Advisory Committee, Oak Lodge History Detectives, Oak Lodge Library, Opsis, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, P&C Construction.

All facilities and restrooms are accessible. For accommodation or translation requests, please reach out to Jessica Stead at jstead@ncprd.com by October 1.