Things to Do in Forest Grove, Oregon

Hanson Stadium is a newly renovated multi-sport facility next to the Pacific University Campus. The city-owned facility is at the heart of Forest Grove’s Athletic District, open to both college athletes and the public, and features a lighted, all-weather FieldTurf surface for soccer, lacrosse and track and field use. This facility includes one of only two 9-lane all-weather tracks in the Northwest and covered seating for 1,000 fans.

Visitors can enjoy a wonderful showcase of Oregon’s trees and ecosystem at Forest Grove Arboretum, a community site maintained by the Oregon Department of Forestry. The site includes a picnic shelter and a small walking trail and is located at the Forest Grove forestry office.

Open daily, dawn to dusk.

The Companion Arts Studio is a nonprofit creative space in Forest Grove which provides inclusive artistic opportunities and support to adults with developmental disabilities. The Studio holds quarterly art show receptions showcasing the work of all artists enrolled in the Companion Program, in a variety of different mediums including painting, ceramics, textiles and more. The artists receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of their work, including reproductions and self-produced publications such as calendars, comics, books or print postcards.

Because the studio space is also the gallery space, guests are encouraged to call in advance to book a visit to the gallery. The studio is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From their estate winery, called No Clos Radio in Forest Grove, Maloof Wines creates single-vineyard wines from uncommon white varieties as well as Cuvées. Wine tasters can enjoy their wines at the No Clos Cafe, a full-service restaurant open from June 15-Labor Day Weekend. 

No Clos Radio is closed for the season and will re-open June 15. 

1 baseball field, 1 softball field.

Ruby’s Spa & Salon at McMenamins Grand Lodge is a full-service spa offering manicures, pedicures, massage, body wraps and scrubs, facials and much more. Bring a swimsuit to enjoy the outdoor heated mineral soaking pool surrounded by natural rock formations and soothing beautiful green flora.

Ruby’s Spa & Salon is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community. Forest Grove and Cornelius, in the Coast Range foothills, are vibrant communities enhanced by Pacific University, exquisite wineries, unique stores, distinct restaurants and an historic lodge.

Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sherman/Larkins Stadium located at Pacific University is the only softball facility in the Northwest Conference to offer both enclosed bullpens and a batting cage, and one of only two inning-by-inning scoreboards in the Northwest Conference. The facility seats 300 spectators in a permanent grandstand, has an enclosed & wheelchair-accessible press box with wireless internet access, covered dugouts, and ample equipment storage rooms.

First Wednesdays in Forest Grove are a time to celebrate, and from May-October, the Adelante Farmers Market, located on Main Street between Pacific and 21st Avenues in Forest Grove’s quaint downtown area, is added to the festivities.

The market features delicious locally-grown produce, handmade crafts, handcrafted tamales and live entertainment. This family-friendly event offers kids’ activities every week, plus garden demonstrations are offered on the first Wednesday of each month.

The market takes place on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m., May through October.