Gresham gives film lovers a reel treat with 2025 Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park have been a summer staple at Gresham parks since the program launched in 2022. This year, a few tweaks to the formula have paved the way for an even better experience. 

One of the primary challenges of operating a movie projector during the summer is that daylight typically keeps the movie from starting until 9:00 pm. This year, the City of Gresham has partnered with a vendor providing a superior LED panel experience, allowing for crystal clear visuals even during the late afternoon and early evening. This has opened the door to not only start the party early, but to transform the event into a double feature. 

“We want these opportunities to gather with our neighbors to be as special as possible,” Gresham Mayor Travis Stovall says. “We received a lot of great feedback from families who joined us at Arts Plaza for the first event, and we’re excited for more fun at our other Movies in the Park dates this summer.” 

The City of Gresham will host three more Movies in the Park events this summer: 

• Friday, July 18 – Inside Out and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial at Red Sunset Park, 6:30 - 10:30 pm. 
• Friday, August 8 – Mufasa: The Lion King and Angels in the Outfield at Pat Pfiefer Park, 6:30 - 10:30 pm. 
• Saturday, August 16 – Dog Man and Top Gun: Maverick at Red Sunset Park, 6:30 - 10:30 pm. 

City staff worked to coordinate these events with the City of Troutdale’s own Movies in the Park program, giving residents of both cities the opportunity to visit parks and take in films throughout the eastern Portland metro area. 

For more information, please visit GreshamOregon.gov/Events.