Significant progress has been made at Cedar Park, the newest addition to Sandy's fabulous park system! Spanning 10 acres, this new gem promises endless fun and is set to become a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts locally and throughout the region.

The Base Camp Action Sports complex, the showpiece feature of Cedar Park, will be the only combined pump track and skatepark in the Pacific Northwest!

Check out the latest drone footage!

The 40,000 square foot "Base Camp Action Sports" area is taking shape beautifully, featuring a 20,000 square foot skatepark, a 20,000 square foot pump track, and a total of 1,300 linear feet of asphalt jump lines.

We'd like to thank Lango Hansen Landscape Architects, American Ramp Company, Goodfellow Bros., and the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department Local Government Grant Program for helping making this project a reality.

Most importantly, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Sandy community, as well as the Parks and Trail Advisory Board, the Skaters of Sandy, and all our future park users for their heartfelt support and enthusiasm. We're excited to welcome you to your new park soon!

Stay tuned for more updates as we aim to complete and open Cedar Park by early 2025!

The City is pleased to announce that Patrick Huskey began work as Sandy's new Chief of Police on August 1st. 

Chief Huskey was previously the Portland Area Commander for the Oregon State Police, overseeing all patrol activities for Clackamas and Multnomah Counties.

"I am truly grateful for this opportunity to serve as Sandy's next Police Chief," said Chief Huskey. "I have worked in the Sandy area for over 20 years with the Oregon State Police, and it has always been one of my favorite places. As Sandy's Chief I intend to be a visible member of the community, participating in events and making myself available for conversations with local residents. I look forward to working together to address our challenges, solve problems, and keep our town safe as we continue to grow."

Please join us in welcoming Chief Huskey to Sandy!

(photo curtesy of the Sandy Post / Brit Allen)

Composting Made Easy

Join us on August 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sandy Library Community Room where Master Recycler Kris LaMar will deliver a presentation on composting with garden debris - an easy and cheap way to build a strong and healthy garden!

Learn how to use compost to provide nutrients, to reduce your need for fertilizer, and to improve the quality of clay or sandy soil. Compost can also be used as a mulch to control weeds and save water.

A worm bin can eliminate most of your food waste and at the same time provide soil amendments and fertilizer. Redworms are recyclers that transform kitchen waste to humus-rich soil conditioner in just a few months. To make worms work for you, you need only supply them with a home furnished with bedding and food.

This program is offered in partnership with the Master Recycler Program.

Special Exhibit: Native Innovations

Sandy Library Fireplace Room

August 13th through September 10, the Sandy Public Library will be hosting a special traveling exhibit entitled Native Innovations.

Celebrate engineering innovations designed and used by First Nations in Oregon. This exhibit will explore how Native Americans have used knowledge, creativity, and ingenuity to solve problems for thousands of years, and continue to do so today. Participants will be invited to try their own hand at engineering, while learning from examples of traditional indigenous technologies related to housing, travel, tools, recreation, resource management, and more.



This program is offered by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History as part of the 2024 Summer Reading Program.

Have you seen Sandy's new street sweeper around town yet?

Sandy Public Works is proud to have its very own street sweeper for the first time! Previously, street sweeping has been contracted out to external providers. With rising contract costs in recent years however, it now makes more financial sense for the City to purchase its own sweeper and provide sweeping services directly. The City Council approved the purchase at a meeting in June.



Operating our own sweeper also means better service for Sandy residents, as crews can respond more quickly to storm events or incidents involving debris in roadways.

Make sure to wave hi next time you see the sweeper!

During the warm summer months, most of us spend time outdoors tending to our lawns, growing our gardens, and washing our cars — all activities that depend on water. As a result, water usage can increase significantly.

Here's a great video on how to optimize your irrigation system, and below are tips on how to conserve water and still maintain a green and vibrant landscape!

10 tips to conserve water and still maintain a green and vibrant landscape:

1. Adjust your sprinklers so that they’re watering your lawn and garden, and not the street or sidewalk. 
2. Water early in the morning (before 10:00) or later in the evening (after 6:00) when temperatures are cooler and evaporation is minimized.
3. Set it, but don’t forget it! Whether you have a manual or automatic system, be sure to adjust your watering schedules throughout the irrigation season. 
4. Water established lawns about 1 inch per week (a bit more during hot, dry weather). Find out how much to water this week with the Weekly Watering Number.
5. Inspect your irrigation system for leaks, broken lines, or blockage in the lines. A well-maintained system will save you money, water, and time. 
6. Consider replacing some turf area with low water use plants and ornamental grasses. They are easier to maintain than turf, look beautiful, and require far less water.
7. Group plants with like watering needs. Creating “watering zones” in your garden will allow you to give each plant the water it requires — not too much or too little.
8. Add a shut-off nozzle to your garden hose and save about 5-7 gallons each minute your hose is on.
9. Adjust your mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn provides shade to the roots and helps retain soil moisture, so your lawn requires less water.
10. Apply the amount of water your soil can absorb. Water thoroughly, but infrequently. If run off or puddling occurs, break longer watering sessions into several short sessions allowing water to soak into the soil between each session.

Are you are tired of mosquitoes and flies? If so good news - there is a way to reduce and possibly eliminate those “vectors” that really bug you!

Clackamas County Vector Control District is committed to controlling flying vectors (mosquitoes and flies) in Clackamas County and has developed a program to tackle this issue. They offer FREE property inspections, mosquito fish for ponds and pools, and educational presentations to help you protect yourself from mosquitoes.

To learn more visit fightthebites.com where you can request services, watch educational videos, and stay alert with their news and updates. Or simply call (503) 655-8394 between the hours of 6:30 AM and 5 PM, Monday-Thursday.

You can also visit them this month and pick up your free 2025 calendar at the Clackamas County Fair, booth # 28 in the Garden Market.

Clackamas County Vector Control District wants to help you enjoy being outdoors this summer BUZZ free!

Here's the latest in our comprehensive database of active land use applications, complete with links to public meetings, documents, plans, maps, explanatory videos, staff reports, and other materials! You'll also find links to opportunities to take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Be a part of the process! Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.

Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can participate by visiting our online meeting portal.

Mark Your Calendars:

• City Council: August 5th
• Urban Renewal Board: August 5th
• Library Advisory Board: August 7th
• Parks & Trails Advisory Board: August 14th
• Economic Development Advisory Board: August 14th
• SandyNet Advisory Board: August 15th
• City Council: August 19th
• Planning Commission: August 26th