Community Center Features
The proposed measure would create the Woodburn Community Center, a safe, and secure facility that provides access to recreation, wellness, and cultural programming opportunities for all ages and abilities.
For Kids & Families
A full-service community center will offer programs that allow youth and teens in our community to continue learning after school in a safe, fun, and educational environment. It will also create new recreation and wellness opportunities for families, including an indoor walking and jogging track, fitness facilities, a new warm-water pool, and a multi-court gymnasium. Child care will also be available while parents are using the facility. Kids will also enjoy using the new, splash and spray pad and larger water slide. The expanded aquatic center will help increase water safety: drowning is the second leading cause of death due to unintentional injury among children ages 5 to 14. Swim lessons and lifeguard training available at the new pool will allow kids to gain critical water safety skills that help keep them safe.
For Adults
The center will create new recreation and wellness opportunities for adults, including an indoor walking and jogging track, fitness facilities, a new warm-water pool, and a two-basketball court gymnasium. Additionally, it will create a new, affordable event space for large events for families, nonprofits, or businesses. The center will also include a commercial kitchen, for event and business use.
For Seniors
This bond will allow the City of Woodburn to expand programming and increase accessibility for seniors in our community. Use of the community center could be covered by Medicare Advantage plans, such as Silver and Fit – allowing seniors to have the cost of their community center membership covered through Medicare Advantage plans. It would also update and improve the existing pool, while adding a new warm-water pool. The current lap water pool will be better able to accommodate mixed uses like water aerobics. The warm-water pool will have a safer gradual entry to increase accessibility to all ages, as well as therapeutic benefits. The Community Center space will also offer programs and activities for seniors.
Full List of Features
The upcoming enhancements to our community center look to improve health, wellness, and recreation opportunities for all members of our community. Here's what you can look forward to:
- Indoor Walking and Jogging Track: Stay active year-round with our new indoor track, providing the perfect environment for fitness programs and exercise routines.
- Expanded Fitness Facilities: Elevate your health and wellness journey with our comprehensive array of weights, cardio, and exercise equipment. With increased fitness class space and offerings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
- Warm-Water Pool: Designed for accessibility, our new warm-water pool caters to seniors and individuals with disabilities, offering opportunities for family recreation, swim lessons, therapy, and exercise classes.
- Lap Pool Improvements: Experience the lap pool with upgrades, including a new water slide, pool surfacing, enhanced lighting with solar tubes, and more.
- Multi-Court Gymnasium: Answering the region-wide need for indoor recreation space, our multi-court gymnasium is the perfect venue for youth and adult sports leagues, including basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and other court sports.
- Community Multi-Purpose Room: From special events to job training opportunities, our versatile event spaces, complete with a commercial kitchen, serve as the heart of our community, fostering connections and collaboration.
- Park Improvements: Enhancements to our surrounding Settlemier Park include a new inclusive playground, tennis/pickleball courts, outdoor sports courts, a picnic shelter, and added trail connections to the Mill Creek Greenway Trail System, providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoyment.
With these exciting additions and improvements, our community center is poised to become a vibrant hub of activity and connection, enriching the lives of residents for generations to come.
