Storytimes near HERMISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Parks and Recreation Committee advises the City Council and Planning Commission on issues related to Hermiston’s physical parks and recreational facilities and programs. Members gather public input, review and recommend policies, operational and capital budget needs, as well as potential indoor and outdoor recreational spaces and programs for the community, to include acquisition, design, development, maintenance and promotions of all parks and recreation projects to the City Council to maximize the use and quality of local facilities and programs. Interested in Getting Involved?  Download An Application Meetings The committee meets with representatives from the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, with the exception of August and December.  Meeting minutes and agendas are available online. Committee Members 3-year terms running from November 1st to October 31st for period specified. Position Member Name Term Expires Position #1 Jay Ego October 31, 2027 Position #2 Mary Mejia-Weaver October 31, 2027 Position #3 Hunter Tibbals October 31, 2027 Position #4 Carlisle Harrison October 31, 2028 Position #5 Stephanie Hughes October 31, 2028 Position #6 Helen Nevin October 31, 2028 Position #7 Douglas Minton October 31, 2026   Youth Advisors:  Sofia Rodriguez Aspyn Inners Gabriel Richards Jazmin Sanchez Jaideny Orozco Avila Kayli Salas Murillo City Representatives Jackie Myers and Maria Duron, Council Representatives Brandon Artz, Parks and Recreation Director Telisha Goodwin, P&R Operations Coordinator

Annual Summer Movies in the Park series at Butte Park. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a fun night under the stars!  Join us for free outdoor movies — the perfect way to enjoy warm evenings with friends and family.  Friday, July 10, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 17, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 24, 2026   8:45pm - Friday, July 31, 2026   8:45pm-  This is a FREE event! Bring your own chairs, blankets!

Don't miss out as Teens take over the pool on select Tuesdays in the Summer! No registration required, $5 at the door. Day: Tuesdays Dates: July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th Time: 8:15pm-10:00pm Ages: 13-17 years old Cost: $5 at the door

Don't miss out as Teens take over the pool on select Tuesdays in the Summer! No registration required, $5 at the door. Day: Tuesdays Dates: July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th Time: 8:15pm-10:00pm Ages: 13-17 years old Cost: $5 at the door

Annual Summer Movies in the Park series at Butte Park. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a fun night under the stars!  Join us for free outdoor movies — the perfect way to enjoy warm evenings with friends and family.  Friday, July 10, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 17, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 24, 2026   8:45pm - Friday, July 31, 2026   8:45pm-  This is a FREE event! Bring your own chairs, blankets!

Swim, Bike, Run! This non-timed, non-competitive event provides an excellent opportunity for youth, ages 4-12, to experience the sport of Triathlon. A triathlon is a swimming, bicycling, and running event. Each triathlete will swim first, go directly to bicycling, and finish with running. This is a great opportunity for your child to participate in an enjoyable, low-key, youth event. The Hermiston Kids Triathlon is a noncompetitive event. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Participants are divided into waves based on age. Parents are encouraged to assist with any and all stages as needed. Saturday, July 25th, 2026! All 7-12 year old participants must be able to: • Swim 50 meters • Bike 1 mile • Run .75 mile All 4-6 year old participants must be able to: • Swim 50 feet (lifejackets available) • Bike .6 mile (training wheels ok) • Run .4 mile Registration opens in May.   Updated 07.17.2025

Don't miss out as Teens take over the pool on select Tuesdays in the Summer! No registration required, $5 at the door. Day: Tuesdays Dates: July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th Time: 8:15pm-10:00pm Ages: 13-17 years old Cost: $5 at the door

Annual Summer Movies in the Park series at Butte Park. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a fun night under the stars!  Join us for free outdoor movies — the perfect way to enjoy warm evenings with friends and family.  Friday, July 10, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 17, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 24, 2026   8:45pm - Friday, July 31, 2026   8:45pm-  This is a FREE event! Bring your own chairs, blankets!

Annual Summer Movies in the Park series at Butte Park. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a fun night under the stars!  Join us for free outdoor movies — the perfect way to enjoy warm evenings with friends and family.  Friday, July 10, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 17, 2026   8:45pm -  Friday, July 24, 2026   8:45pm - Friday, July 31, 2026   8:45pm-  This is a FREE event! Bring your own chairs, blankets!

A Celebration of Watermelon & Community  Join us for the sweetest event of the summer—Melon Fest returns to downtown Hermiston on Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s festival is bigger, better, and more Melony than ever! Celebrate our world-famous Hermiston watermelons with free slices, live music, local vendors, the classic car and hot rod show, and crowd-favorite contests. Come for the melons, stay for the fun. Vendor registration is open. Contest sign-ups and full schedule: bit.ly/hermistonrecreation Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best melon gear—let’s make this Melon Fest the best one yet! Melon Fest Bathtub Races! Sign up now to reserve your spot in the race! The Melon Fest Bathtub Races are a high-energy relay where teams of three—one rider and two pushers—race wheeled bathtubs down Festival Street. The first round features head-to-head sprints to record the fastest times. The top teams advance into a tournament-style bracket, leading to a championship showdown. Prizes are awarded for 1st Place and Best Dressed Team. Get ready for speed, style, and plenty of laughs! Vendor application below!

The Parks and Recreation Committee advises the City Council and Planning Commission on issues related to Hermiston’s physical parks and recreational facilities and programs. Members gather public input, review and recommend policies, operational and capital budget needs, as well as potential indoor and outdoor recreational spaces and programs for the community, to include acquisition, design, development, maintenance and promotions of all parks and recreation projects to the City Council to maximize the use and quality of local facilities and programs. Interested in Getting Involved?  Download An Application Meetings The committee meets with representatives from the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, with the exception of August and December.  Meeting minutes and agendas are available online. Committee Members 3-year terms running from November 1st to October 31st for period specified. Position Member Name Term Expires Position #1 Jay Ego October 31, 2027 Position #2 Mary Mejia-Weaver October 31, 2027 Position #3 Hunter Tibbals October 31, 2027 Position #4 Carlisle Harrison October 31, 2028 Position #5 Stephanie Hughes October 31, 2028 Position #6 Helen Nevin October 31, 2028 Position #7 Douglas Minton October 31, 2026   Youth Advisors:  Sofia Rodriguez Aspyn Inners Gabriel Richards Jazmin Sanchez Jaideny Orozco Avila Kayli Salas Murillo City Representatives Jackie Myers and Maria Duron, Council Representatives Brandon Artz, Parks and Recreation Director Telisha Goodwin, P&R Operations Coordinator