The recreation in Sandy starts
with skiing on nearby Mt. Hood, which features
four world class resorts. Each are within an hour's
drive from Sandy. Cooper
Spur, Mt.
Hood Meadows, Ski
Bowl and Timberline.
To the east you will find the Mt. Hood National Forest, which offers fishing, biking,
hiking, and camping opportunities. The nearby Sandy River offers bountiful rafting
and fishing closer to town.
If golfing is your forte, there are three local courses which are enjoyable by
many.
Sandy holds its annual Mountain
Festival every year on the second weekend on
July. An estimated 65,000 attend this event, which boasts a parade, a carnival,
and an open-air artisians market which is held in Meinig Park. The park contains
two outdoor stages that run music, dancing and comedy acts through the duration
of the festival.
The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce host the ever-popular Music
Fair and Feast during the
Mountain Festival. This event features wine from Sandy's own Wasson Winery, beer,
microbrew and a variety of food, as well as musical entertainment.
Located within Sandy is the Olin Bignall Aquatic Center, which offers year round
swimming, lessons for all ages, and water aerobics in an Olympic sized pool.
Sandy also has a library which contains a wide variety of books, videos, and
CD's.
Sandy is rich in history,
making it a natural stop for antiques, museums and collectibles. there are several
antique shops in town that are a delight to explore.
The younger generation can burn off some energy at Fantasy Forest, located in
Meinig Park. The play park was built entirely by volunteers, just for children.
The Oregon Trail School District is committed to serving youth in the Sandy area,
and allowed the Sandy Skate Association to build a 10,000 square foot skate park
at Cedar Ridge Middle School. Local skaters and BMX riders designed the park
and welcome everyone to use it, but ask that everyone be considerate of the neighbors
and to the police. The park is closed while school is in session.
If you are planning to visit Sandy and require overnight
lodging, we invite you to experience one of the many
Bed & Breakfast establishments in the area or stay
at the Sandy Inn.
