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2012-2013 North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
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Happy Valley. Even the name hints
at the life you’ll find here. The first
citizens found that out. Drawn to its
verdant valleys, pioneers Christian
and Matilda Deardorff founded their
640 acre homestead in 1851 in what
is now the city’s geographic “bowl”
and still the heart of the community.
And, while you’ll find namesake roads,
historical spots and living descendants
of our city’s first pioneers, the little
town’s growth would most certainly
be a source of pride and amazement
to our early settlers.
Since the incorporation of the city in
1965 growth has been the norm with
an astonishing growth rate of 110%
seen in the past decade - the greatest
percentage of population growth of
any city in Oregon. People came in
search of safe neighborhoods, good
schools and parks and recreation
areas, all wrapped up in a rural charm
not to be found in the ‘big city’ way
of life. They found it here, and the
news gets better. Where people go,
business follows.
Residents will find excellent medical
and dental care, retail shops and
services, grocery stores, banks and
financial institutions and dining
choices galore. In these days of
green consumerism and eye-popping
gasoline prices, it’s good to know that
everything you need is close to home.
Happy Valley saved the best for last;
community events. Geared for family
fun, they present annual favorites,
each time bigger and better than the
year before.
The 4th of July Family
Festival
draws thousands of visitors
to a day filled with live music and
entertainment, food, amusement rides
and a spectacular fireworks display.
Summer Concerts in the Park
in July
and August finish the summer. Soon
after, it’s on to
Harvest Fest
and the
Christmas Tree Lighting.
Happy Valley. Where locals say;
“We’re a city. We’re a community.
We’re a lifestyle. Come and find out for
yourself- we’re waiting for you!”
Happy Valley community contacts
Administration. ..................503-783-3831
Building...............................503-783-3809
Code Enforcement............503-783-3820
Community Services. ........503-783-3800
Employment/HR................503-783-3826
Engineering........................ 503-783-3813
Finance. ..............................503-783-3827
Municipal Court.................503-783-3848
Planning/Development..... 503-783-3812
Public Works.......................503-783-3842
Police................................... 503-760-0123
Fire. ..................................... 503-742-2600
Clackamas County’s Growth City
Happy Valley area attractions
Happy Valley Park
is home to major
community events, and an opportunity
to enjoy outdoor activities like
the Splash Pad, sports fields, play
equipment, picnic areas, dog park
and boardwalk trails that offer a quiet
meander through natural wetlands of
native plants and wildlife.
Mt. Talbert Nature Park,
located
south of Sunnyside Road with a
trailhead access on SE Mather Road,
has well-marked trails through Douglas
fir and streams. Your trek up this former
lava dome is rewarded with a 750 ft.
summit view of the Cascade range.
Scouter’s Mountain
is a natural reserve
of 100 acres which will provide future
hiking trails and picnic shelters at the
site of the former Chief Obie Lodge.
Sunnyside Library
is the newest
community addition, adjacent to the
Village Green Park just south of Sunnyside
Road off 147th Avenue. Visitors will find
17,000 sq. ft. of books, meeting rooms,
internet access and a Children’s area in
this bright and beautiful facility.
Pickathon
is the world renowned event
that comes to Happy Valley at Pendarvis
Farms the first week end of August,
bringing dozens of performers of
American Roots Music and thousands of
spectators for the six or more stages at
the three day outdoor event.
City of
Happy Valley
The Splash Pad at
Happy Valley Park.
John Higgins
See more at the City of
Happy Valley website.
www.ci.happy-valley.or.us