Stars, Stripes and Ridgefield Sights: Your Guide to 2025 Independence Day CelebrationsJuly 4th is a busy time in our community, stay prepared and informed as we approach a fun, festive and community filled weekend! FireworksFireworks may be discharged in Ridgefield on July 4th ONLY from 9am to Midnight. Using fireworks is illegal on City, Port and School District parks and public properties, including Abrams Park, Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex (RORC), the Ridgefield Waterfront and Boat Launch, and all Ridgefield School District campuses, fields, and facilities. Parade, Festival, Street Dance, Classic Car Show and More!This year, there are three days in a row of Independence Day celebrations scheduled in Ridgefield. Thursday, July 3: Street DanceDavis Park, 4 PM to 10 PM. Hosted by the Ridgefield 4th of July Committee
www.Ridgefield4th.org Friday, July 4: Parade and FestivalDowntown Ridgefield, 10 AM to 5 PM. Hosted by the Ridgefield 4th of July Committee
www.Ridgefield4th.org What You Need to Know: - Reserving Space for the Parade - Chairs, blankets, ropes, tape, ribbon etc. may be placed on sidewalks AFTER 6PM on Thursday, July 3. Chairs and other personal property left to reserve space on public right of way before 6PM on July 3 will be removed and taken to the police station at 101 Mill Street. No taping or roping off an area before 6 PM July 3rd.
- FREE Fun Run and Zumba to kick off the morning!
- FREE Shuttle to Downtown from the Costco parking lot. Details
- Avoid road closures, come into Downtown from N Main Ave and NW 289th Street
- Parade spectators should plan to arrive in downtown early. There will be backups on Pioneer and Hillhurst after 9:30 AM.
Saturday, July 5: Classic Car Show, Ridgefield Farmers Market, Chalk Art ActivityDowntown Ridgefield, 9 AM to 2 PM, Event Details
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Annual Water Quality ReportDo you know what’s in your water? We do! The City of Ridgefield monitors drinking water for contaminants on a regular basis. Each year, the City publishes a Water Quality Report, also known as Consumer Confidence Report, that presents a summary of the quality of water provided to you. Ridgefield’s water continues to exceed state and federal standards, and we are committed to provide our residents with a safe and reliable water supply. If you would like to learn more about your water, check out the 2024 Water Quality Report. |
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Council UpdateLook for City Council in the 4th of July Parade!They will be rolling through with a fun, patriotic and Ridgefield loving float! Wave hello and grab a piece of candy.
June Council Action HighlightsPlanning Commission Qualifications Revised to Allow One Member from Urban Growth AreaAt the regular City Council meeting on Thursday, June 12 Council adopted Ordinance No. 1456, amending rules for Qualification Requirements for members of the Planning Commission. Planning Commission is a seven-member advisory body to the City Council. Previously, all Planning Commission members were required to live within Ridgefield city limits. With the adoption of Ordinance No. 1456, the code is modified to allow up to one member of the Planning Commission to live within the Urban Growth Area (UGA). This action is to allow the opportunity for perspectives from the rapidly growing edge of our community to be represented in the work of the commission. WCIA ConferenceAt the end of June, members of Ridgefield City Council attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference. The AWC conference is an excellent opportunity for your Councilmembers to learn more about key topics for our city, such as affordable housing strategies, public safety, youth engagement, and collaborative leadership. They also had opportunities to connect and share ideas with other community leaders statewide. ProclamationsProclamations are a special way to recognize an organization, person, cause or special event. Learn more about Proclamations. - Juneteenth Day of Observance - June 12, 2025 - Mayor Cole proclaimed June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth Day of Observance" and encouraged all residents to recognize this day in honor of the hard-won freedom of Black Americans by celebrating the spirit of freedom that shapes Ridgefield's character, reflect on the progress we've made together, and recommit ourselves to unity, choosing love over hate, and continuing to work together to eradicate inequity in our community or wherever we find it.
Juneteenth Day of Observance 2025 (PDF)
Agenda and MinutesView full Agenda & Minutes*
*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
Listen to Recorded Meeting Audio Upcoming MeetingsCity Council Regular Meeting- Thursday, July 10, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
- Thursday, July 24, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
City Council Study Session Meeting- Thursday, July 17, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
Planning Commission- No Planning Commission meeting in July 2025
Parks Board- No Parks Board meeting in July 2025
Roundabout Committee- No Roundabout Committee meeting in July 2025
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Upcoming Community EventsThursday, July 3: Street DanceStreet Dance at Davis Park with food, music, dancing, kids fun and a beer garden. Learn more Friday, July 4: 4th of July Parade and FestivalFun Run, Zumba, vendors, Children's activities, parade and so much more! Learn more Saturday, July 5: The Weekend Continues!The Weekend Continues in Ridgefield! 4th of July festivities are not just limited to one day in downtown. There is a Classic Car Show and Farmer’s Market scheduled for a fun day in downtown Ridgefield. Along with downtown business specials and activities! Learn more Summer Picnic in the Park - YMCAEnjoy a free, nutritious lunch in the fresh air at Picnic in the Park! In the summer join us Monday through Friday from 12 PM-1 PM at Davis Park in Ridgefield—everyone is welcome. Learn more Saturday, July 19: Mahjong in the BarnLearn how to play Mahjong with a mixed group of beginners and those who have been playing for a while! The theme this year of the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival is "Fun & Games" so the focus leading up the festival is teaching people to play Mahjong so that we can have a large Mahjong area at the festival. Hosted by Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative. Bring a dish to share. All ages welcome. Saturday, August 2: City Days/Ridgefield Day of FestivalsLearn about how your City works at City Days, watch Dragon Boat Races at the Paddle For Life Races, shop the Children's Entrepreneur Market along with the Farmers Market and First Saturday Vendors! Learn more Tuesday, August 5: National Night OutCelebrate police-community partnerships with a hot dog cookout, opportunities to meet police officers, and engaging booths at Abrams Park. Learn more Community Events CalendarDid 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. |
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In Case You Missed ItNews releases and announcements from the past month. Updated Design Presented for Ridgefield Recreation and Community CenterOn Thursday, June 5, Ridgefield City Council reviewed the latest design for the Ridgefield Recreation and Community Center during a public study session. The project continues to make steady progress, with groundbreaking anticipated in Spring 2026. Learn more Overlook Park Splash Pad Project Update - Friday, June 13We are giving the contractor one final chance to deliver this project by July 25. Learn more Stars, Stripes and Ridgefield Sights: Your Guide to 2025 Independence Day CelebrationsJuly 4th is a busy time in our community, stay prepared and informed as we approach a fun, festive and community filled weekend! Learn more Ridgefield Adopts Water Conservation StrategyThe City of Ridgefield has adopted a proactive approach for managing water demand during peak season, system outages and emergencies called the Water Conservation Strategy. Learn more Ridgefield Police Department to Conduct Training at Ridgefield High SchoolThe Ridgefield Police Department will conduct a planned training exercise at Ridgefield High School on Wednesday, July 2, and Thursday, July 24. Learn more |
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