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KLAMATH FALLS, OR - On August 25 and 26, Healthy Klamath, Sky Lakes Medical Center, and the City of Klamath Falls joined forces to rally 150 volunteers to help construct the new 18,000 square foot, accessible playground in Moore Park. This initiative aims to enhance the recreational opportunities for children and families in Klamath Falls while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Agency Lake, and extended a recreational use health advisory issued July 1 for the southern portion of Upper Klamath Lake. In addition to covering Howards Bay south to the Link River Dam, the expanded advisory now includes all of Upper Klamath Lake.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory on June 30 for the southern portion of Upper Klamath Lake, from Howards Bay south to the Link River Dam, due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom and cyanotoxins above recreational use values for human exposure.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The 2021 Kruise of Klamath will look a bit different this year than it has previously, thanks to the drought and lack of irrigation water. Kruise officials are moving the Saturday show and shine away from Moore Park and onto Main Street between 3rd and 11th streets in Klamath Falls as the park grass will be too dry to park on.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Effective November 1, Moore Park gate hours will be changing for the winter season. The new gate hours will be 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Also starting November 1, all city park public restroom facilities will be closed for the winter season.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority updated a recreational use health advisory today, Sept. 29, for Upper Klamath Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom and cyanotoxins above recreational guideline values for human exposure. The lake is in Klamath County.
Read MoreThe Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory today for Moore Park and closely surrounding areas on Upper Klamath Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacterial bloom and cyanotoxins above recreational use values for human exposure. Moore Park is located at the southern end of Upper Klamath Lake in Klamath County.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The history of Moore Park in Klamath Falls will be explored in a walking history tour slated for Saturday, Aug. 22. Land for the park was donated by members of the Moore family, which had extensive landholdings west of town in the early 1900s.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Outdoor Science School is offering new summer day camp programs for kids. Youth can unplug from electronic devices and escape to the great outdoors.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Kruise of Klamath is pleased to announce a partnership with Healthy Klamath to raise funds for a new destination playground at Moore Park that will be accessible to individuals of all abilities. Healthy Klamath and the City of Klamath Falls are in the planning process for the new 20,000 square foot playground that is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2021.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry in conjunction with Klamath County Fire District #1, US Forest Service, and City of Klamath Falls Parks Department plan to conduct a prescribed fire within the boundaries of Moore Park beginning Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Healthy Klamath in partnership with the City of Klamath Falls is currently in the process of planning an exciting new custom-designed community playground project to be completed in Spring 2021. The new 20,000 square foot playground will replace the current play equipment located next to the tennis courts in Moore Park.
Read MoreWhat are we going to do this weekend? This may be the question your family is asking Friday afternoon. Well here are 3 great places to take the family for a ride that everyone can enjoy.
Read MoreThe Kruise of Klamath, now in its 14th year, is gearing up for their annual event that brings hundreds of classic cars to Klamath Falls at the end of June. This year’s event has been expanded to four days, June 26-30, with additional events that will showcase more of the area’s attractions.
Read MoreKlamath Falls, Ore. – A series of evening nature walks will be offered in May and June in Klamath Falls by a group of local outdoor enthusiasts. The series, titled "Klamath Backyard Nature Walks," will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays from May 15 through June 12.
Read MoreFrom Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning Klamath Falls officially received 7.5” of heavy wet snow. Unofficially many locations in town received higher snow totals. Levels were great enough that all schools, with the exception of Butte Valley and Tulelake, and many small businesses called in a ‘Snow Day’.
Read MoreRegistration is still open for Gone Fishing, a free all-day, learn-to-fish event for anyone in the Klamath Basin with a disability.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Moore Park Pavilion. So far, 40 people have registered. The event is organized by Klamath County Transition Program in partnership with Pond Hopper Nation.
Read MoreThe Linville Lopers Running and Walking Club offers anyone the chance to lace on a pair of shoes to run a race, explore a trail and meet a fun group of people. With the help of the Klamath Falls KOA Journey we take a look into the Linkville Lopers and some upcoming events.
Read MoreThis weekend is the time to celebrate the world on which we live. Earth Day is officially April 22, but many Klamath Basin organizations are taking the weekend to offer events where everyone can celebrate.
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