Wellness❯Fitness

• Organizer: Cameron Bennett
• Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
• Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

Gresham residents can climb for free or at a reduced rate at Rock Haven Climbing Gym on the first Friday of each month from 5:00-9:00 pm.

• Free for Gresham residents who have SNAP/EBT
• $5 per person for all other Gresham residents

This is an opportunity for everyone to try out a new indoor recreation and stay active throughout the year.

• The passes include climbing access and climbing shoes.
• Chalk is available for purchase.
• Rock Haven requires all participants to sign a waiver upon arrival. Children under 18 must have a guardian's signature.

Visit rockhavenclimbing.com/first-visit.

If you are unable to pre-register online or have any questions, call 503-512-5511 or stop by the gym.

At the gym, new participants will sign a waiver, get their free rental shoes and be ready to climb. Rock Haven reserves the right to ask for ID at entry to verify the free climb registration.

Learn more about the facility at RockHavenClimbing.com.

For more information about this Gresham Parks and Recreation sponsored series, contact [email protected].

Join us for our next Hip Hop HIITs® event on Friday, November 6 from 6:30-7:30pm at West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club.

Hip Hop HIITs® is an easy-to-follow fitness format that combines dance cardio with high intensity interval training. This fitness format is simple enough for beginners, and challenging enough for advanced athletes and dancers.

Reserve your spot on the dance floor today: https://www.hiphophiits.com/event-details-registration/hip-hop-hiits-november-2026

This event is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

Join local nature educator Gladys Ruiz on a journey to explore the ways we have forged relationships with birds. We will utilize our natural abilities as we challenge conventional notions of birding and share stories of birds, migration and community.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

This is the only SE run group in the city! Live, work or play in our area? Come join us! We're a silly bunch of runners that like to run and imbibe. A lot