Summer starts at Gradin

New courts, new fields, new ways to play

There's even more to enjoy at Gradin Community Sports Park this summer. From pickleball and basketball to dog parks and Movies in the Park, the newly completed additions are bringing people together to play, relax and enjoy the outdoors.

The park's eight new lighted pickleball courts are already drawing beginners and longtime players alike.

"This is our first time really playing pickleball and it's great," said Luke and Cez Whitney of Gresham.

"The City did a really great job," Cez said. "The park's amazing, and we use the small dog park with our two Pomeranians."

The project added two softball fields, two soccer fields and a new amenity plaza, completing a vision for the sports park that began more than 20 years ago. Nearly all project costs were covered through outside funding, including support from Oregon State Parks, the Oregon Lottery and other grant partners.

Photos courtesy of Oregon Lottery.

This place is your space

"It's all about families showing up to play, said John Miller of Gresham, at the large dog park with Zena, his German shepherd. "It's a positive win-win."

Said Eric Chan, Gresham: "It's a beautiful park, well-kept and people really respect cleaning up after their dogs."

Gradin community celebration

Check out the upgrades from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 10, with free family activities, food trucks, pickleball and Movies in the Park at 6:30 p.m. featuring "Dog Man" and "Back to the Future" at 8:30 p.m.

Get to know Gradin!
Watch this Oregon Lottery video showcasing the fun at Gradin Sports Park.

Explore, relax, repeat

• Eight lighted pickleball courts
• Four softball fields, four soccer fields
• One lighted basketball court
• One sand volleyball court
• Two enclosed dog parks
  one for small and one for large dogs
• Two permanent restrooms
• A picnic shelter
• New play areas
• More than 300 trees, 1,000 native shrubs
• Food truck hookups
• Paved parking lot and accessible walking/rolling paths

Address: 2303 SE Palmquist Road | Gradin Community Sports Park

Help keep Gradin beautiful!

• Electric bikes and scooters are not allowed in the park. Park them in the parking lot.
• Please put your trash in the garbage cans in the park.