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New Hours Starting April 4 Starting April 4, the Happy Valley Library will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day. For more information, visit our FAQ here.

Join us for our FREE Car Care Clinic and get hands-on experience with the basics of vehicle safety and maintenance! Learn directly from local experts at interactive stations—covering everything from tire checks to understanding dashboard warning lights. You’ll leave with practical skills every driver should know! Date: Saturday, April 25 Session time blocks 9 a.m. ...  

Got a big idea? Love making cool things? Ready to turn your creativity into CASH? The Happy Valley Youth Entrepreneur Program is BACK for 2025 and it’s bigger, better, and more exciting than ever! Open to K–12 students in the Clackamas & Happy Valley community, this program gives YOU the chance to: Sell your handmade ...  

Come experience a unique opportunity to explore both sides of Clackamas County as an organization — the careers that power our work and the services that support our community: Explore career opportunities across county departments in health care, transportation, public safety, and more. Learn about open and upcoming positions, the application & selection process, and the ...  

Apply by May 13, 2026 -  The members from the Happy Valley Youth Council are looking for teens who enjoy getting involved, giving back, and speaking up for their peers. They are now accepting applications to fill open positions. Teens who live in Happy Valley and will be entering freshman through junior year during the ...  

We’ve heard from many residents about e-bike safety, and the city is listening. Community feedback has made it clear that people want thoughtful solutions that help keep our kids safe while still supporting responsible riding. We are inviting residents, parents, riders, and community members to join us at an upcoming Traffic & Public Safety Meeting ...  

Have you thought about booking something at Happy Valley Park? Reservations are now open for Spring & Summer 2026! Submit your request online here: https://hv.city/park-reservations(no phone reservations) The City will confirm availability Pay the reservation fee to secure your date Some activities or events may require a special event permit, insurance, or additional fees. Covered ...  

Did you know our amazing skate park at Happy Valley Park was built with the help of our community? Through the Buy a Brick program, neighbors came together literally paving the way for a space that now brings joy to families, skaters, and park lovers every day. Today, the Buy a Brick program is more ...  

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Metro grant helps Happy Valley move forward on new riverside trails and park HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. – The City of Happy Valley got a big boost in its work toward creating trails and a park along the Clackamas River, thanks to $1.15 million dollars in funding from Metro. The grant, which Metro Council approved on …  

Local historian and author Mark Hurlburt has written a book, Happy Valley Oregon: A Brief History, exploring the origins of Happy Valley and its transformation over the years. Drawing from historic archives and personal interviews, Mark weaves together stories that will fascinate lifelong history buffs and anyone who simply loves our city. Copies of Happy ...  

Stay warm, Happy Valley! Our newest sweatshirts and beanies are in and ready for winter. Stop by the Happy Valley Store and represent your community in comfort.  Store is located at City Hall and open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Clackamas County is looking for interested community members to join the Sunrise Corridor Coalition Leadership Group. This group helps guide the development of the Sunrise Corridor Coalition and leads its activities and projects. The group currently meets every third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Meetings are primarily virtual but occasionally ...  

With shorter and darker days upon us, visibility is key to keeping everyone safe in Happy Valley. Happy Valley Parks & Recreation and the Happy Valley Police Department are teaming up to keep our community visible this season. Pick up a FREE flashing safety light for your evening walks, early jogs, or bike rides. Available ...  

Fish on the Run, Irrigation Done! You are the Key! Help keep water in the Clackamas River by participating in our “Fish On the Run, Irrigation Done!” annual summer watering campaign. The Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP), a coalition of municipal drinking water providers that get their drinking water from the Clackamas River, are asking …  

For the first time in 170 years, the gates of the Christilla Pioneer Cemetery swung open to the public! Thanks to the Rotary Club of Clackamas, boys team charity, Happy Valley League, Happy Valley Hikers, and so many dedicated community members, the once-overgrown site is now a beautiful place of reflection and remembrance. The cemetery, ...  

For the first time since its founding in 1852, the Christilla Pioneer Cemetery atop Scouters Mountain Nature Park will welcome residents and visitors to explore its historic grounds. Join the City of Happy Valley on Saturday, August 16 at 11am for this special grand opening celebration. Thanks to months of dedication from the Rotary Club ...  

June 26, 2025, Mayor Tom Ellis received the Irwin Adams Lifetime Achievement Award by the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce! This award is presented once a year to recognize an outstanding individual whose long-term commitment, generosity, and leadership have made a profound and lasting impact on the community. As Mayor, Tom has been instrumental in ...