Council Update January 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
Winter parks and recreation programming in Cottage Grove
Scheduled community events including egg hunt, ice shows, and fire and ice festivals
Availability and registration for recreational activities
Public engagement and park utilization during winter months
Areas of Interest (3)
- High demand for municipal recreation programs leads to sell-out events like the annual egg hunt and puzzle competition.
- Cottage Grove leans into winter-themed community engagement to maintain park usage during colder months.
- Strategic use of city website for event registration and information dissemination by council officials.
Notable Quotes (1)
I just want to encourage everyone to get out, try something new, and enjoy everything that our parks and recreation has, and go get some vitamin D this winter.
RecreationEncouragement for residents to utilize park facilities.
People (2)
Phil JentzCommunications ManagerFacilitating the discussion on city recreation.
Facilitating the discussion on city recreation.
Dave ClawsonCouncil MemberDiscussing park amenities and event lineups.
1 quote
Discussing park amenities and event lineups.
“I just want to encourage everyone to get out, try something new, and enjoy everything that our parks and recreation has.”
Closing remarks encouraging citizen participation in local park activities.
Places Mentioned
Cottage GroveHamlet ParkGlacial Valley ParkIce Arena
Events & Meetings (4)
- Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.: 5K run/walk/ruck at Hamlet Park
- February 13th: Fire and Ice event at Hamlet Park
- March 28th: Egg Hunt
- May 16th at 10:30 a.m.: Ice Show