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TD Council to consider removal of park district's permanent cut of room tax
Local room tax is currently relied on to pay for basic maintenance at local parks. Its loss could lead to having to cut services. The suggested change, which would require annual money requests from city council is coming at a time when local surveys show that residents put parks at a high priority, wanting more, not less.
Meet John Schacher: NWPRD Maintenance Supervisor, Girl's Softball Coach
“I live here,” he said. “We all want to make this community a better place. We want things to go well. “ And that’s not just Parks staff - it’s the big picture, which includes people at The City of The Dalles such as David Mills or Crestline Construction’s Bill Ketchum, he said.
Team Awesome: Join the fun at North Wasco County Parks & Rec.
“I have the best job in The Dalles,” said Executive Director Scott Baker. “I work with awesome people who wake up every day with the goal of making The Dalles an awesome place to live.” There could be a paid position for you on the team. Check out these job opportunities.
The Dalles Aquatic Center Opens May 25th!
The Dalles Aquatic Center will open its doors for the summer season starting Saturday May 25. The Aquatic Center will be open weekends from 1 to 6 p.m. until the end of the school year. The pool will be open daily starting June 10th.
Mt. Bike Skills Park in TD latest adition as Parks pump up recreation for kids and adults
Watch that pedal strike before you head into the chunder! The Dalles now has a Mountain Bike Skills Park. Fun? Oh yeah! And three levels to learn on - from beginner to expert. Located behind Safeway next to Mill Creek, there’s plenty of brown pow to bomb, but watch out for those baby heads.
Best in Show: Sorosis aims to go gorgeous with fundraiser
Annette Beyers and Mike Richardson talk about plans for improving Sorosis Park and the fundraising that is left to do this morning, June 8. Beyers had maps and brochures about the current fundraising that will go towards landscaping, the construction of an ADA-accessible gazebo/pavilion, and improved walking trails.
Bonneville Pool Floods The Dalles Riverfront Park
Updated June 15th, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to include comments from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Communication between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local agencies appear to be lacking, resulting in unanticipated damages to public property.
Make a Splash With a Free Pass
Put on your swim shorts and bathing suits and get ready for some free swimming in The Dalles and Hood River! The pools are offering free passes for families that have a financial need.
Sticky Business - millions of leaves keep Schacher at the wheel
John Schacher, 52, with Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation gives the Kubota and Cyclone Rake a workout this morning at City Park in The Dalles. Frosts like the one last night tend to gum things up in the leaf removal game. Forecasters are calling for 28 degrees Fahrenheit Saturday morning with the high around 50.