City of Gresham Neighborhood Connections September 2025

A woman police officer introduces her K-9 companion to young children at the City of Gresham's Dog Days of Summer event.

Who let the dogs out!

We’re PAWS-itively excited for Tagg’s Dog Days of Summer, hosted by Gresham Police, on Saturday, Sept. 20. Watch K-9 demonstrations, meet Tagg the comfort dog and enjoy treats and family fun from 10 am-2 pm at City Hall. Learn more.

A young woman kisses a tiny puppy up for adoption at the City of Gresham's Tagg's Dog Days of Summer annual event.

Tagg the black lab is the Gresham Police Department's comfort dog.

A police officer works with his K-9 dog during a demonstration of skills at Tagg's Dog Days of Summer in Gresham.

A boy wearing a helmet and riding his bike along the Wy'East Trail in Gresham stops to smile in front of a chalk drawing that reads,

Wy'East Trail Celebration

Celebrate the Wy’East Trail Legacy Project, a space dreamed, designed and built by the community. Join us Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10-11:30 am on the trail at City Hall for games, activities and snacks. Bring a blanket and relax. Dogs welcome. Wy' East event information.

Shaping Vance Park's future

Join Multnomah County and the City on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Eastwood Court, for a free, family-friendly open house from 11 am-2 pm. Explore Vance Park design concepts and learn about the Vance Vision. Vance Park open house info.

Youth play futsal on the Snake Courts at Vance Park in Gresham.

Road trip destination: Gresham

KATU news was in Gresham recently filming their new series ARC on the Road. Mayor Stovall, Councilors Sue Piazza and Cathy Keathley, Police Chief Travis Gullberg and more talk about Gresham today.

A group of dog walkers enjoy the free Wag-N-Walk recreation in Gresham parks.

Parks projects survey

We’re finalizing our Parks, Trails and Recreation System Plan, a roadmap for how we invest in parks and recreation through 2035. Over the past year, we’ve heard your needs and ideas. Now, take this short survey to help us prioritize projects.

Gresham Parks 2035 survey

Water you can count on

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. The Cascade Groundwater Alliance is expanding our groundwater system to ensure safe, reliable water during emergencies like earthquakes. The groundwater system will be on tap in 2026. Learn how we’re building resilience for our community.

A woman takes a big drink of water from the City of Gresham's system.

Taking Gresham industry to new heights!

Visit with Arnprior Aerospace Inc. during this News Alert with Mayor Stovall.

Green trees on the edge of Burnside Road in Gresham are planted in tree wells to filter pollution and provide shade.

Stormwater tree wells.

Cooler streets ahead

The City is planting 40 new trees in Rockwood and building tree wells that filter stormwater, reduce pollutants and provide future shade to help cool the neighborhood. Learn more about the stormwater tree wells project.

A man volunteer smiles and waves at a car while collecting recyclables during the City of Gresham's annual fall collection event.

Free recycling event

Get ready! Our Fall Recycling Collection Event is Saturday, Oct. 11. Come by City Hall from 9 am-noon to safely dispose of medical sharps, shred personal documents, and recycle compact fluorescent bulbs CFLs (spiral shaped only). Limits apply.

Fall Recycling Collection Event