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One of the goals of the City of Ridgefield is to provide timely information on issues that impact the community. These days, there is information everywhere and we know as a resident it can be hard to keep up with all of the information that we share. This newsletter is designed to come to you once a month with all of the "need to know" information from the past month, and a look ahead at what is planned in the next. 

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Council Update

May Meeting Highlights

  • Approval for the Issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds for Pioneer Widening Project and Tax Increment Area Projects, Ordinance No. 1420.
  • Contract Amendment for Installation of Bird Art on the I-5/Pioneer Street and Railroad Overpasses
  • Appointment of Stephen Mullinax to Planning Commission and appointment of John Rafanelli to Parks Board.
  • Appointment of two Council Members, Katie Favela and Clyde Burkle, and citizen, Alex Pace, to the 2025 Budget Advisory Committee.
  • First Reading of Ordinance #1424, 2024 Budget Amendment #1

View full Agenda & Minutes*
*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
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Upcoming Meetings

City Council

  • Thursday, June 13, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
    • 5:30 PM: Study Session - Presentation of Student Projects from RSD CAPS Program
    • 6:30 PM: General Session
  • Thursday, June 27, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
    • 6:30 PM: General Session

Planning Commission

  • Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Parks Board

  • Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Roundabout Committee

  • Monday, June 10, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
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City Holiday: Wednesday, June 19

City Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth Freedom Day. Some services are available when offices are closed through the City website, RidgefieldWa.us.
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Active Projects

Overlook Park Splash Pad

Testing is underway on the Splash Pad at Overlook Park. You may see the jets on and the sun out, but its not quite ready for play yet. We look forward to announcing an opening date soon. View project.

Waterfront Park

The City is teaming up with the Port of Ridgefield to create a vibrant waterfront park along Lake River at the Ridgefield Waterfront. Work is underway to create a master plan for the park that considered community feedback, existing conditions and environmental constraints. View project.
Community Survey: Share your feedback on the Preferred Concept Plan by June 14. Take the survey.
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Upcoming Community Events

Wednesdays & Fridays, July 3-September 4: Musicians in Park

Come to Overlook Park, at the corner of Pioneer St and Main Ave, Wednesdays and Fridays for a music filled lunch hour. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch or pick up take out from Downtown restaurant. There will be a few benches and picnic tables, but we encourage you to bring your own folding chairs as well. See the schedule.

Wednesdays, July 3-September 4: Meet Me on Wednesdays

Come downtown for a guided walk starting at 10 AM at Overlook Park! Each week will be hosted by a different community member or organization. See the schedule.

Thursday, July 4: Ridgefield 4th of July Celebration

This annual Independence Day event is organized by the Ridgefield 4th of July Committee. Information about the event can be found on their website, Ridgefield4th.com

What you need to know:

  • Parade: Parade route can be viewed from 4th Ave and Division down 3rd Ave, to Pioneer and 8th Ave. Chairs may be placed on public right of way along the parade route AFTER 6 PM Wednesday, July 3. Parade will begin at 11 AM July 4.
  • Parking: Parking is available at the Ridgefield Waterfront. ADA Parking is available at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center accessed via Pioneer St or behind the building accessed via N 5th Ave. 
  • Detour Route: Traffic to the Ridgefield waterfront should detour north at the Royle Road roundabout to NW 289th Street and come south on Main Avenue.

Saturday, July 6: Downtown Market and Street Fair

Keep the hometown vibes going with Farmers Market, vendors and a street sale in Downtown Ridgefield. Learn More.

Community Events Calendar

Did you know that the City hosts a community calendar on our website where all Ridgefield organizations can submit their events to be shared? Check it out to stay on top of what is happening in Ridgefield.

  • View the calendar
  • Submit an event to the calendar
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In Case You Missed It

News releases and announcements from the past month.

Ridgefield Police Implement Drone Program

In April, the Ridgefield Police Department began using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), also known as drones, to increase the safety and effectiveness of our police investigations while ensuring residents' privacy and security. Read on...

Upcoming Road Construction: What to Expect on Pioneer Street

Ridgefield's vision for a safer and more efficient transportation network between Interstate 5 and Royle Road will take a significant step forward this summer with the start of the Pioneer Widening and 50th Place Roundabout project. Read on...

Ridgefield Police Department Receives Community Leadership Award

The City is proud to celebrate Chief Cathy Doriot and the Ridgefield Police Department for receiving a 2024 Washington Association of School Administrators Community Leadership Award for their work with the Ridgefield School District. Read on...

2024 Pavement Preservation

Pavement Preservation work this summer will improve and preserve Ridgefield’s roads to protect vital transportation infrastructure. Read on...
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