Molalla Parks CPC
Chief Yelkus Ground Breaking
Chief Yelkus Park is made possible through contributions from the State of Oregon and generous support of Molalla Communications Company.
Pickleball Court Grand Opening
Thank you Molalla Communications Company, Knife River Corporation, and Sports Court for your generous donations, without your support the Pickleball Courts would not have happened.
Celebrate Molalla FUN-raising
Parks CPC members attend and fundraise at Celebrate Molalla event.
FUN-raising efforts for Molalla Parks. Together!
Sign Class Making Fundraiser
There is no dedicated budget that goes beyond maintaining City parks, making FUN-raising the only way.
FUN-raising in Molalla, one Krispy Kreme at a time
Join Molalla's Park Planning Efforts
Mission & Guiding Purpose
The Parks Community Program Committee (CPC) offers Molalla residents a meaningful way to get involved in shaping and enhancing the City's parks and recreational spaces. Established by the Molalla City Council, the CPC is one of two created to promote community-driven projects, encourage local engagement. Committee members are instrumental in guiding the future of Molalla's parks, ensuring improvements align with both the community's needs and the goals outlined in the Molalla Area Vision and Action Plan 2020–2030(PDF, 5MB)
for Parks.
Without a Parks Maintenance Fee like many cities, the CPC relies on community support through various fundraising events while providing valuable volunteer opportunities for residents who want to make a direct impact. Donations are always welcome and help support the committee's ongoing fundraising efforts. In 2025, CPC funds contributed to many projects such as: Chief Yelkus Park (currently under construction) and the new Clark Park Pavilion. Past fundraising efforts contributed to the installation of new playground equipment at Fox Park and the design and creation of Strawberry Park.
Meeting Information
The Parks CPC meets monthly at 5:30 PM; meeting locations vary, during pleasant weather we often meet at various City parks, while other times meetings are at City Hall. Please be sure to confirm the meeting location prior to attending. Meeting announcements, with all details, are posted on the City Website, Molalla Current, and both the City’s Facebook, and Parks CPC Facebook.
Calendar of Events, Meeting Information, Agenda's and Minutes
CPC Members
Council Liaisons: Council President Eric Vermillion and Councilor Doug Gilmer
Members: Kristy Hodgkinson | Nicole Jung | Jody Newland | Betty Martin | Regina Sheaves
Are you interested in being part of future Park planning in Molalla?
Join the Parks Committee! When a vacancy becomes available on the Parks Committee, Molalla residents are encouraged to submit a Citizen Appointment Application. Applications can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- US Postal Mail
Attn: City Recorder, Christie Teets
PO Box 248
Molalla, OR 97038
Supporting Documents
Citizen Appointment Application(PDF, 187KB)
Currently there are no open positions on the Parks Community Planning Committee as of May 12, 2025, we warmly welcome community participation! We value thoughts and invite all interested residents to attend meetings and share perspectives. Voices matter in shaping Molalla's neighborhood parks and green spaces.