City of Gresham masthead that reads Neighborhood Connections March 2025

Crowds enjoy Japanese cultural music during the nighttime cherry blossom viewing festival at Main City Park, hosted by the Gresham Japanese Garden.

Cheery cherry blossoms

Head to Main City Park for the Gresham Japanese Garden's Yozakura Festival cherry blossom viewing starting Wednesday, March 26. Enjoy a walk through Ebetsu Plaza while listening to Oregon Koto Kai on March 29 and April 5. Learn more.

Community garden plots

We dig it. The City offers a variety of garden plots at six sites, including City Hall and Nadaka Nature Park. The cost is $25 for the year and includes water. Financial assistance is available. Reserve a plot.

Men work the soil at a City of Gresham community garden.

A man walks down busy 181st Avenue between Stark Street and Burnside Avenue in Gresham.

181st safety project

Safety improvements are coming to 181st Avenue between Stark and Burnside. We've been working on a design to improve safety for everyone whether you’re walking, biking or driving. Take a look and tell us what you think.

A collection of pictures of Gresham Police officers with the words You Belong in Gresham.

Become a police officer

Gresham Police are hosting an open house for community members interested in becoming a police officer. Meet Gresham officers and the Chief, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the hiring process from 5-7 pm Thursday, March 27. Learn more.

A heron walks through Johnson Creek in Gresham.

A heron walks along Johnson Creek.

Where stormwater flows, everything goes

Spring showers bring runoff of fertilizers, car wash grime, soap and other debris. They can all find their way to our waterways. What can you do to help keep Gresham streams healthy this spring? Learn more.

Backyard burn ban

Gresham no longer allows backyard burning. If your property is larger than 1 acre, you can apply for an Open Burn Permit on our website. Residents may not burn yard clippings, garbage or any material that produces dense smoke. Learn more.

Yard debris on fire in a burn barrel is now banned in Gresham.

Southwest Community Park

Parks design meetings

We want to hear from you! Join us in April to give feedback on updated design plans for Southwest and Southeast community parks.

Southwest Community Park, April 9, 5-6:30 pm
Southeast Community Park, April 17, 5-6:30 pm

Teens from the City of Gresham's Youth Advisory Council smile in Washington, D.C.

YAC members at US Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C.

Hey youth, join YAC!

The Youth Advisory Council invites enthusiastic high school students to help lead and serve the community. Interested in joining? You will engage in meaningful activities, educate peers, celebrate diversity, and strengthen school-community ties. Applications are now open.

Go behind the scenes

Join Gresham Police for “All About Investigations,” an inside look at how our detectives investigate cases and solve crimes. This free Police and Community Together (PACT) event is at 6 pm Wednesday, April 16. Learn more and register.