Jay Hysell

facilities supervisor

Phone: (541) 889-8574
Fax: (541) 889-3488

Email

Jim Cox

Facilities operator

Phone: (541) 889-8574
Fax: (541) 889-3488

Email

JACOBS Engineering maintains the beautiful parks in Ontario. Future plans for the City's parks are directed by the Parks Master Plan which was approved in 2018.

City Parks include: Beck-Kiwanis Park, Lanterman Park, Optimist Park, Lions Park, Moore Park, Sunset Park, Laxson Rotary Park, Alameda Park, and Railroad Depot Park.

For more information about parks in Ontario, visit the Recreation & Outdoors page by following this link.

Parks Master Plan

The Parks Master Plan is used as a long-range guide for park and recreation services in Ontario.  It was approved by City Council in 2018 and gives direction and policies for acquiring and developing parks, open space, trails, and other recreation facilities. 

Parks Master Plan

Park Reservations and Special Events

For park picnic shelter reservation availability, please call (541) 881-3201. Reservation requests are made on a first come, first serve basis Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Reservations must be made at least fifteen days prior to the date of the reservation request.

NOTE: No reservation is required for a park pavilion to be used up until 10:00 AM daily. Approved reservations take precedence over any/all non-reserved situations.

Ontario's parks offer a variety of opportunities for recreation. Reserve a picnic shelter for birthday parties, family reunions, baby showers, school reunions, community events. 

Special Events Permit Application

Arrangements for the City's two cemeteries (Evergreen Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery) are typically made through a funeral home. Burials are usually scheduled Monday through Friday, and Saturday by special arrangement.

To purchase a cemetery plot, please contact the cemetery office. If no one is available to answer your call, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. 

Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (Winter Hours)
Monday-Friday: 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM (Summer Hours)
​Closed Saturdays (unless a pre-arranged service, Sundays, and holidays.) 

Current Cemetery Costs

Evergreen Cemetery North Gate-Update

The Evergreen Cemetery north gate will be open during the business hours of the Facilities Division. Hours of operations are between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The gate will also remain open during the entire weekend. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Public Works Department at (541) 889-8572.

Evergreen Cemetery

1155 South Park Boulevard
Ontario, OR 97914

Sunset Cemetery

685 Sunset Drive
Ontario, OR 97914

The Facility Maintenance Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of municipal facilities. This includes general maintenance and repair work, the implementation of preventative maintenance programs, and the administering of service contracts (janitorial, HVAC, electrical, elevator, etc.). This division is also charged with the oversight of facility-related projects, including remodels and systems upgrades. 

This division is responsible for evaluating the needs for contracted services, implementing necessary service agreements, developing energy management strategies, and formulating short- and long-term facility plans.