News and Events

February 24, 2026

For over two years Durham residents, City Council, and staff have worked hard to improve the City’s municipal tree code. Durham desired a municipal tree code that balances multiple perspectives. The City has worked hard to create such an ordinance and addresses public safety concerns, yet, maintains the beauty and benefits that go along with living in a sylvan setting.

The first reading of the new municipal tree ordinance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the February 24, 2026, City Council Meeting at the Juanita Pohl Center.

Please find both a “clean” version of the draft ordinance below, as well as a version that incorporates the most recent edits.

Municipal Tree Ordinance 1st Reading (Clean Copy)

Municipal Tree Ordinance 1st Reading (Redline)

Draft Tree Ordinance 273-26 (Clean Copy)

Draft Tree Ordinance 273-26 (w/ Redlines)

For more information on the new proposed Municipal Tree Ordinance, please contact City Hall at 503.639.6851.

February 25, 2026

February 25th marks 60 years since the City of Durham became a city!

Come and join your neighbors and City Officials on July 4th, 2026 to celebrate this milestone at Durham Park. More details will be released once they become available, please check back soon.

June 27, 2026

Join Zumba! at the Juanita Pohl Center:

Thursdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 9-10 a.m.

Punch Card Pricing:

$23 for 5 Classes | $40 for 10 Classes | $70 for 20 Classes

For more information please call Marilu at (503) 680-9377

August 8, 2026

On August 8, 2026 approximately 200 participants will participate in “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness. Between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., runners and walkers will pass through Durham Park. For more information on this event, please visit: http://www.coloncancercoalition.org/portland.

June 27, 2026

On June 27, 2026 approximately 350 participants will join the “Annual 5k Fun Run in partnership with Tigard Festival of Balloons.” Between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., runners will pass through Durham Park. For more information on the 5K Fun Run, please visit tigard-or.gov, or visit the Balloon Festival website.

November 27, 2025

On November 27, 2025 approximately 500 participants will take part in the Turkeython, a 5k fun-run/walk. Racers will pass through Durham Park between 8 – 9 a.m. For more information, please visit uberthons.com.

October 5, 2025

Starting at 1 p.m. on October 5, 2025, approximately 800 participants will pass through Durham Park to raise funds for Type 1 Diabetes. For more information, please visit Breakthrough T1D.

August 14, 2025

Multnomah County plans to test the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system next week on Thursday, August 14, at 2 p.m. Because WEA alerts use cell towers to relay messages to any connected devices, there will be some spillover of the alert to cell phone users in Washington County, especially along the County’s border with Multnomah County.

August 30, 2025

On Saturday August 30, 2025 approximately 500 participants will take part in the Hero Up 5k run/walk.

The event is through Cook Family Park and Durham Park between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and participants be running around the dog off-leash triangle area and the loop trail.

100% of the proceeds go to childhood cancer research. For more information, please visit: https://hero-up.org/

October 19, 2025

On Sunday, October 19, 2025 the Rotary Club of Tualatin hosts the annual Regatta Run/Walk. The event will take place in Durham Park and adjoining Tualatin Community/Cook Family Parks between 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Approximately 700 participants will take part in this family friendly event that supports scholarships for first generation college bound seniors. For more information, please visit regattarun.com.