FAQ Topic: Parks and recreation

How do I reserve a room or multiple rooms indoors?

There are multiple places you can reserve or rent if you’re looking to host a meeting, conference, or special event in Sherman County. The Sherman County Senior & Community  Center in Moro has indoor space available for rent. To apply, submit the Application for Facility Use to Center staff. The Wasco School Events Center, in … Continued

Is there a senior center or community center nearby?

Sherman County manages the Sherman County Senior & Community Center at 300 Dewey Street in Moro, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch at noon Monday through Friday and activities throughout the week. There you’ll find meetings, exercise classes, social gatherings, and technology training.

Can I tour the John Day Lock and Dam?

“John Day is not open to the public, but visitors can view the dam from Giles French Park, located just downstream of the dam. Giles French is a great scenic viewpoint to get pictures and see the third largest hydropower dam in the nation. The Dalles Dam and Bonneville Dam, which are further west, both … Continued

What is there to do in Sherman County?

Challenge yourself to world-class windsurfing on the Columbia, bass fishing on the John Day River, whitewater rafting on the Deschutes, and upland game hunting in our wide-open spaces! Listen to the sound of rushing waters, the rustling of ripe winter wheat, the squeal of 4-H project pigs at the Sherman County Fair, and cheering fans … Continued

How do I get an event permit?

If your event qualifies as a mass gathering, you must file a Mass Gathering Application with the Planning Department. An event is considered a “mass gathering” in Sherman County if it draws more than 250 people and can “reasonably be expected to continue for more than 24 consecutive hours but less than 120 hours within … Continued

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