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Community Services
Contacts

Location:
270 Montgomery St.
Woodburn, OR 97071
Ph. 503-982-5264

Director
Jim Row
Ph. 503-982-5265
jim.row@ci.woodburn.or.us

Recreation Services Manager
Stu Spence
Ph. 503-982-5266
stu.spence@ci.woodburn.or.us

Administrative Assistants
Paulette Zastoupil
Ph. 503-982-5264
paulette.zastoupil@ci.woodburn.or.us
Vicki Musser

Weed & Seed Coordinator
Michele Roberts
Ph. 503-982-5256
michele.roberts@ci.woodburn.or.us

Aquatics Center
Debbie Wadleigh, Manager
Ph. 503-980-2418
Fax 503-982-5232
debbie.wadleigh@ci.woodburn.or.us

Shelly Shook, Program Coordinator
Ph. 503-980-2422
shelly.shook@ci.woodburn.or.us

Library
John Hunter, Manager
Ph. 503-982-5259
john.hunter@ci.woodburn.or.us

Circulation Desk Ph. 503-982-5262
Reference Desk Ph. 503-982-5252
Youth Services Ph. 503-982-5260

RSVP
Susan Fofana-Dura, Director
Ph. 503-982-5255
susan.fofana-dura@ci.woodburn.or.us

Museum
Ph. 503-982-9531

Welcome to the Community Services Department Home Page. The Community Services Department is responsible for operating the Woodburn Public Library, The Woodburn Memorial Aquatic Center, Recreation programs, park planning and development, park and picnic shelter reservations, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Woodburn Museum, and the Woodburn Weed & Seed Project. Visit our other web pages for information specific to your needs. You can find links to these pages in the "Quick Links" section on the left.

We offer a variety of recreational opportunities for all residents of Woodburn. They include youth and adult sports, youth and teen programs, senior trips, and community events. For more information check out our Out and About Activity Guide.


Summer 2010 Community Events

Celebrate Pools, Parks, and Play

July is Parks & Recreation Month so bring the family out for some fun.

July is Parks & Recreation Month so bring the family out for some fun relays, games, and activities starting at the pool at 6:00pm followed by ice cream floats and swimming at 7:00pm.

  • When: Thursday, July 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Games, Relays, Activities and Ice Cream Floats
    • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Swimming and Water Activities
  • Where: Meet at the Aquatic Center Front Entrance
  • Cost: $2.00 includes admission and all activities


Downtown Music & Market Festival - July and August

The Chamber through its Woodburn Downtown Association committee is partnering with the City of Woodburn to create the "Downtown Music & Market Festival" every Tuesday evening in July and August. Building around the successful Music in the Park series at the Library, vendors will offer food, crafts, fun and games in the Plaza from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Vendor booths of 10’ by 10’ are only $20 per evening or $160 for the full 9 week session. Electrical connection is included, but vendors will supply their own tables and sun shade. Vendors preparing food on site will need to follow specific policies and have a food handler’s permit.

For application forms and more information, please visit the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce website at: http://www.woodburnchamber.org/Summer_Market.html


11th Annual Walt’s Run 5k Family Fun Run

This annual event runs from Centennial Park through historic downtown Woodburn and back to the park for the finish. This annual event runs from Centennial Park through historic downtown Woodburn and back to the park for the finish.

This year's Fun Run took place at Centennial Park August 7, 2010. Thanks to all the Woodburn Proud and race volunteers that made this year’s event a success! Results are listed below. You can also download the complete results for the entire field here: 11th Annual Walt's Run 2010 Results

Overall Winner
Name Time
Jube Guzman 16:48
Men's Top 3
Name Time
Jube Guzman 16:48
Max Zemlsov 17:09
Jorge Gavina 18:00
Women's Top 3
Name Time
Cheryl Shepherd 22:34
Jennifer Long 24:58
Melanie Campos 25:27


Dog Days of Summer at the Pool

Enjoy a barbecued hot dog and swimming for one low price.

Enjoy a barbecued hot dog and swimming for one low price. We will host a traditional BBQ with lots of fun picnic games. Thursday, August 12. BBQ at noon on the lawn at the Aquatic Center.

  • When: Thursday, August 12
    • The BBQ starts at Noon
    • Swimming begins at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
    • Everyone meets at the Aquatic Center Front Entrance
  • Where: Aquatic and Fitness Center
  • Cost: $3.00 and includes hot dog and swimming


Woodburn Proud Community BBQ

Join Woodburn Proud for an evening of fun with the community! BBQ, games & spending time with friends. This annual event supports the local Police, Fire and Ambulance community, so please come show your support! Dinner provided with a suggested $3 donation. To volunteer or donate to the event contact Kelly Long-Howard at 503-951-0321 or Deb Yager at 503-884-2246

  • When: Thursday, August 19th starting at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Centennial Park, 900 Parr Rd.
  • Cost: a $3.00 donation is suggested


End of Summer Block Party!!!

Celebrate the end of summer with a block party on the south lawn of the Aquatic Center.

Celebrate the end of summer with a block party on the south lawn of the Aquatic Center (near the tennis courts). We supply the hamburgers, hotdogs, and you bring the rest such as chips, salads, cookies, and drinks.

  • When: Friday, August 27thfrom 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Where: Aquatic and Fitness Center
  • Cost: FREE! FREE! FREE!


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