The Shack
at Sellwood Park
We are making it easier to participate in our Recreation Revival Spring Fundraiser to help reach our goal of $75,000 by June 1st to Bring Back the Shack! Here’s how you can get involved:
Donate to our Bring Back the Shack campaign!
Bid on our online auction, May 22-June 1!
Gather in Sellwood Park on May 29: Thank you to everyone who joined us for An Evening at The Shack! What a wonderful night!
Grand Opening June 20, 2025!
Soft Opening June 16, 2025!
Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm
Drop-in Programming, Concession Sales, and Free Equipment Check-Out!
Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm
Concession Sales, and Free Equipment Check-Out!
Imagine drop-in fun, 5 days a week, all summer long!
Then…
1972 Sellwood Park Summer Program
And now…
2025 Sample Sellwood Park Summer Program
Summer 2025 Drop-in Schedule at The Shack coming soon!
Sellwood Community House is also moving our regular, paid programming outdoors for the summer…
Details about these programs can be found on our Programs Pages!
The Story of The Shack
Past, Present & Future
Fun Facts & Historical Dates-of-note:
The Shack at Sellwood Park opened to the public in 1923
Sellwood Park used to be the site of the City View Race Track, a premier horse racing facility, with the complex hosting a large track in addition to a cricket and baseball diamond
During WW2, Summer Park Programs were a way to keep kids busy & engaged when women joined the workforce to support the war effort
In the 1970s, lanyards made from gimp were king! Talk to anyone who grew up in Portland at that time, and they are sure to have memories of crafting these colorful creations in the parks
In the 1970s, 60 Portland Parks were staffed full time with free programming from 9am to 9pm all summer long
Have a fun fact about Sellwood Park that you would like to share? Email us here!
Visit The Shack on Instagram! Sneak peeks, past gatherings, future dreams and more!
Need financial support for our Adult & Senior programs?
Apply for our scholarship program!