John Day Canyon City Parks and Recreation

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

⚽ YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ⚽

Ready to kick off another great soccer season? Registration is now open for JDCC Parks & Recreation Youth Soccer for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade!

Whether your child is stepping onto the field for the very first time or returning for another season, our program focuses on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, fun, and building confidence through recreation.

📅 Registration Deadline:
June 30th at 8:00 PM

⏰ No late registrations will be accepted after the deadline, so don't wait until the last minute!

🥅 Open to Grades K–8
⚽ All skill levels welcome
👟 Great for beginners and experienced players alike
🤝 Volunteer coaches always needed!

Registration numbers help us determine teams, coaches, schedules, equipment needs, and field allocations, so please register as early as possible.

Questions?
📞 541-575-0110
📧 [email protected] / [email protected]
Tag a soccer family, share this post, and help us spread the word!

06/09/2026

🌟 SIGN-UPS ARE NOW LIVE! 🌟
FORM LINK: https://form.jotform.com/261524953283158

The John Day/Canyon City Parks and Recreation District is excited to announce that registration is officially OPEN for a new community support initiative designed to help local youth, families, and underserved households across Grant County and surrounding rural communities!

⚽🎀 Girls Play Ready Kits
Designed to help girls feel confident, included, and prepared to participate in sports, recreation, outdoor activities, and wellness programs by helping reduce barriers to participation.

Kits may include items such as:
👟 Athletic shoes
🩳 Sports clothing
🏀 Sports equipment
🎒 Hygiene Items, Bags & supplies
💧 Water bottles
🧦 Athletic essentials
…and more based on availability!

These initiatives are part of our ongoing effort to expand equitable access to recreation, wellness resources, learning opportunities, and community support in rural Eastern Oregon.

💻 Sign up today!
📍 Programs available while funding and supplies last
📞 Questions? Contact us at 541-575-0110
📧[email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families, youth, neighbors, and community members who may benefit! ❤️

05/28/2026

🌟 SIGN-UPS ARE NOW LIVE! 🌟
https://form.jotform.com/261476125055051

The John Day/Canyon City Parks and Recreation District is excited to announce that registration is officially OPEN for the new community support initiatives designed to help local youth, families, and underserved households across Grant County!

📦 Eastern Oregon Care Boxes
Depending on availability and funding, care boxes may include:
🥫 Food & pantry items
🧴 Hygiene products
🧹 Cleaning supplies
👶 Baby items
🐶 Pet supplies
📚 Books & educational materials
🌱 Resources
⚽ Recreation and wellness items
…and more!

These initiatives are part of our ongoing effort to expand equitable access to recreation, wellness resources, learning opportunities, and community support in rural Eastern Oregon.

💻 Sign up today!
📍 Programs available while funding and supplies last
📞 Questions? Contact us at 541-575-0110 / 📧 [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families, youth, neighbors, and community members who may benefit! ❤️

05/24/2026

💦 Splash Pad Update 💦

We’ve had lots of questions about when the Splash Pad will open, so here’s a quick update!

Our splash pad system is not a closed-loop system, meaning once we turn it on, it runs daily on a timer during operating hours. Because of this, we wait until temperatures are consistently warm (around 75–80°) and there’s no risk of freezing overnight temperatures or extended cold weather.

Next week’s forecast is looking rainy with temps mostly in the 50s and 60s, so it’s still a little too early.

☀️ Tentatively, we’re aiming for the 1st or 2nd week of June to open the Splash Pad, weather permitting — similar to previous years.

05/24/2026

We NEED volunteers for this event! The more volunteers we have, the more activities, stations, and fun we can offer for local kids and families.

Please sign up ASAP to help us make this event the best it can be for our community! 💙

05/24/2026

What can we say? We’re addicted to summer sun, fun, and good vibes 🤷🏻‍♀️☀️

☀️ SUMMER AT 7TH STREET IS BACK! ☀️

Join JDCC Parks & Recreation for a FREE community summer event packed with activities, giveaways, learning opportunities, sports, crafts, and fun for the whole family!

📍 7th Street Park – Pavilion by the Pond
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

What to expect:
🎨 DIY activities including paint-your-own door mats, faux stained glass vases, and more (limited supplies)
📚 FREE books, STEM items, and educational resources
🌱 Free seeds, garden and house plants, gardening info, and take-home materials
🏃 Outdoor games, sports activities, scavenger hunts, and prizes
⚽ Play-ready sports & recreation items to take home (limited quantity)
👧 “Get Her in the Game” Girls Jamboree information and sign-ups
🧰 Girls Play Ready Kit sign-ups and equipment needs feedback gathering
📦 Eastern Oregon Care Boxes information, household interest surveys, donation opportunities, volunteer sign-ups, and early registration opportunities for families interested in receiving future support boxes as the program expands in phases
🍔 FREE food, drinks, music, and family fun!

Sign up information for Eastern Oregon Care Boxes will be available at this event. EOCB are designed to help support rural families, seniors, and vulnerable households through food support, wellness items, educational materials, household essentials, gardening resources, recreation items, and community connection opportunities. These resources are also intended for ALICE households and include our vulnerable populations that might not qualify for state assistance but meet the threshold for unmet needs. We didn't forget about you! 🖤

This event is designed to help connect families with recreation, wellness, educational resources, and community support in a fun and welcoming environment.

Everything is FREE and open to all families. Donations are appreciated but never required.

We can’t wait to kick off summer with you at 7th Street! 🌞

PS: We need volunteers! Please let us know if you would like to help, have kids wanting to be involved, or teens needing community service hours!