Envision Sandy 2050 Receives Community Engagement Award

Envision Sandy 2050 is Sandy's newly updated comprehensive plan, which was developed over multiple years culminating in its adoption by the City Council in September 2024. The project involved several rounds of community engagement to ensure that a diverse range of voices in our community could help shape this important long range planning document.

Now we are proud to announce that Envision Sandy 2050 has received the 2025 Achievement in Community Engagement Award from Oregon's Department of Land Use and Development! Their Community Involvement Advisory Committee was very impressed with Envision Sandy 2050's commitment to:

• Engagement of community members from all sectors, in particular youth engagement,
• Undertaking of a comprehensive plan update through a lens of community preparedness and resilience, and
• Reflecting past and potential changes, challenges, and opportunities for the City of Sandy throughout the process.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Envision Sandy 2050 process, through surveys, community events, public meetings, and other methods. We are excited for everything in store for Sandy over the coming decades as we implement our new comprehensive plan!

Cedar Park Named DJC Project of the Year

We're also proud to announce that Sandy's newest park, the amazing Cedar Park featuring the Base Camp Action Sports Park, has been chosen as a Top Project of the Year by the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC)! DJC will hold their annual Top Project Awards on June 12th at the Oregon Convention Center, and Cedar Park will also be featured in the DJC magazine.

Base Camp is the only combined skatepark and pump track in the Pacific Northwest! The surrounding Cedar Park offers a walking path connecting to Sandy River Park and the Sandy River, and a zip-line, climbing rock, hill-slide, spinning dome, swings, restrooms, a covered shelter, and more!

Click here to explore more about everything Cedar Park has to offer!

Join us as we celebrate Longest Day Parkway 2025 in the neighborhood surrounding Cedar Park on Friday, June 20th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm!

Please see the route map for the event - the highlights indicate the areas where booths will be set up. City departments will offer activities, prizes, and/or raffles at each booth. It's a unique opportunity to meet your city staff and learn about all the things the City does to keep our community running. And of course, you can bike, walk, or roll with your family or enjoy a hot dog and ice cream on us!

Parking is very limited (which is why we encourage folks to use alternative transportation). Please be patient while arriving and respect the folks living in the neighborhood. We hope to see you there 🙂!

Noah's Quest

Noah's Quest is returning again this year at Sandy Bluff Park on Saturday, June 28th. Register online at Brief Encounters.

This 5k and 1k kiddie walk/run fundraiser is for everyone who has lost a child or the hope of a child, and for those who care. There will be a bell ringing of baby names, candle lightning, and butterfly release for the lost lives.

Please reach out to Carol at ccohen@ci.sandy.or.us for more information and we hope to see you there!

Summer Reading and More at the Library

Level up at your library!

The Sandy Library Summer Reading Challenge began June 1st! Both the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries offer reading programs for infants and toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. Come to the library to pick up a reading log, or log your reading through the Beanstack app. Pick up your reading log or register on Beanstack before August 14th to receive an entry into our book bundle giveaway!

Get in on the fun, and complete your reading log and return it to the library by August 31 for the chance to win prizes!

Grand Prizes:

Little Readers (Infant - Preschool): “Level Up At Your Library” Goodie Bag

Kids (Grades K - 5): Nintendo Switch

Teens (Grades 6 - 12): Nintendo Switch

Adults: $100 Cash

Preserve Your Berry Harvest

Preserve your bounty! Join Oregon State University Extension for a presentation exploring various methods to preserve your berries using the Library of Things equipment.

Learn the basics of canning, jam and jelly making, freezing, and dehydrating, ensuring you enjoy your harvest all year long.

Friday, June 13, 2025; 6:00 PM

Sandy Library Hoyt Community Room

Don't Miss the Repair Fair

Join us on June 13th for a free community repair event - the Repair Fair!

Awesome volunteers will be on hand in the Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library to help you figure out and possibly fix household items. It's a fun way to learn about repair, save money, and keep things from going into the trash.

Here's what to bring:

• Clean clothes and textiles
• Small electronics
• Small home appliances

* Some repairs may not be available at every event. To confirm an item you want to bring can be repaired, email sustainability@clackamas.us with a description of your item.

Summer Teen Makerspace

The Summer Edition of our Makerspace at the Sandy Community Center will be collaborative project based! We will be making a laser-engraved, highly detailed historical map of Sandy throughout the summer.

Our project-based approach this summer ensures participants can come to as many sessions as they want, without missing out on any project because of a vacation! Registration is required. 

Info: contact Kris at kritchie@ci.sandy.or.us

Public transportation isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s also an essential part of our community’s emergency preparedness. As outlined in the City of Sandy’s Emergency Operations Plan, Sandy Area Metro (SAM) plays a vital role in helping the community respond to and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies.

Evacuation Support

Whether it’s a wildfire or another emergency, SAM is equipped to provide rapid evacuation services. Our buses are fitted with FirstNet radios—the same communication system used by first responders—so we can coordinate in real time with emergency services. Our professional drivers are CDL-certified and trained to safely transport passengers even under challenging conditions. SAM buses can also serve as physical barriers to help redirect traffic away from danger zones.

Serving Vulnerable Residents

All SAM vehicles are fully accessible, with ramps or lifts and wheelchair securement systems to assist individuals with disabilities or limited mobility. This makes SAM a critical resource for evacuating residents of assisted living facilities or others who may need additional help. Regardless of income or ability, SAM ensures that everyone has access to safe transportation to shelters, hospitals, and other essential services.

Moving First Responders and Supplies

SAM’s fleet can also be used to transport emergency personnel to active response sites or shuttle medical staff to hospitals. Our operations yard can function as a logistics hub, supporting the needs of various emergency agencies during a coordinated response.

Keeping the Community Informed

In a fast-moving crisis, clear communication saves lives. SAM uses multiple channels—including onboard announcements, PA systems, electronic signs, and the PassioGo! mobile app—to share timely updates about evacuations, route changes, and public safety information.

A Smart Investment in Community Resilience

Sandy’s investment in public transit continues to pay dividends, not only in daily service but in times of crisis. SAM’s role in emergency response strengthens our city’s ability to adapt and recover quickly. To learn more about SAM, click here.

Here's the latest in our comprehensive database of active land use applications, complete with links to public meetings, documents, plans, maps, explanatory videos, staff reports, and other materials! You'll also find links to opportunities to take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Be a part of the process! Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.

Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can participate by visiting our online meeting portal.

Mark Your Calendars:

• Economic Development Advisory Board: June 11th
• City Council: June 16th
• Urban Renewal Board Meeting: June 16th
• Planning Commission: June 30th