Parks & Trails FAQs
Find answers to common questions about park and facility rentals, including rules, hours, and available amenities. Get the information you need to plan your visit or special event at North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District.
May 1 - September 30.
You can reserve spaces at North Clackamas Park, the Milwaukie Community Center, and the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden. All other parks operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- North Clackamas Park: Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 4 p.m.–9 p.m. (100 people maximum).
- Milwaukie Community Center: 8:30 a.m.–midnight daily (capacity varies by room, 1-250 guests).
- Sara Hite Rose Garden: 10:00 a.m.–9 p.m. daily (250 people maximum).
The following are prohibited:
- Alcohol (without a permit)
- Camping
- Open fires
- Golfing
- Littering/dumping
- Motorized vehicles outside designated areas
- Hunting/trapping
- Fireworks or sparklers
- Loaded weapons
Certificates of insurance are required for activities involving:
- Catered food preparation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Amplified music
- Rented tents, games, or inflatables
- Portable toilets
- Vendor sales or concessions
Alcohol is permitted with an approved alcohol permit and special use permit obtained during the rental process.
Yes, pets must remain on a leash unless in designated off-leash areas (North Clackamas Park and Happy Valley Park). Pet waste bags are provided for convenience.
Day use of pop-up tents is allowed, as long as they are not staked into the ground. Overnight use is prohibited.
Gas grills are welcome for personal use. Charcoal grills may only be used in designated park barbeque pits.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved parking is not offered.
Decorations cannot be attached to permanent structures like picnic tables, shelters, or trees.
Rice, confetti, silly string, fireworks, and sparklers are prohibited due to environmental and fire risks.
Overnight camping is not allowed in NCPRD parks. Contact Clackamas County Parks (503-742-4414) or Oregon City Parks (503-496-1201) for RV/trailer accommodations.