family Opportunities

Canby Kids
Youth sports programs are offered primarily for children in grades K-8. Programs offered are T-Ball, Softball, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Canby KIDS is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Funding sources include sponsor fees, donations made by local businesses as well as private parties. Thousands of volunteer hours are donated by parents and community members each year, to create a successful program.

If you have any questions or need a sign up schedule, call the office at 503-266-KIDS (5437) between 9am and 2pm, Monday through Friday.

Canby Swim Center
Swim year round at the indoor Canby Swim Center, located on South Ivy Street. In addition to recreational swimming times, there are numerous programs such as water exercise classes, swim teams, swim lessons, lap swims, and adult/senior activities. The very active, award winning Canby Gator Swim Club for youth is also based out of the Canby Swim Center. For more information or to rent the pool for your own private party, call 503-266-2761.

Canby Public Library
Since 1937 the Canby Public library has served the informational, recreational and cultural needs of the community. Located on the corner of Third and Holly streets, the library offers free access to best sellers, videos, DVD's, CD's, reference help, and materials for children and families. Library cards are free to residents of Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties.

Through the Library Information Network Automated System (LINAS), the Canby Public Library connects its users to library services throughout the tricounty region. The public can access the library on-line catalog either at the library or from home computers. Canby's World Class library offers the latest information technology to Canby area students. Call (503) 266-3394 for hours and information.

Canby Fine Arts Center
A large modern auditorium offering numerous entertainments including School and Summer Musicals, and many other events. A place where our citizens can be involved and participate for the community.

Clubs and Organizations
Whether you are a kid or a parent, there are many organizations to meet your interests including the Mom's Club of Canby, the award winning Whiskey Hill Jazz Band  for youth grades 6-12, the Barlow Trail Sweet Adeline Chorus for adults, and the Canby Historical Society to name a few.

Community Events - Wait Park with it's old fashioned gazebo offers many community events including a summer concert series, General Canby Day with an old fashioned 4th of July parade and live community bands playing all day in the gazebo, the Clackamas County Fair, an active Grower's Market every Saturday morning through the growing season, Swan Island Dahlia Tours in the Fall, the list continues.... 

The Community of Canby - a very active, homelike,  "small town atmosphere" with a lot to do and a lot to become involved with if desired.  A very personal community very aware and appreciative of our citizens.

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