Woodbury updates parks, budget process, and community programs
The Woodbury City Council discussed several upcoming initiatives at its August meeting, including a major renovation of a popular indoor playground, a public budget review scheduled for September, and community engagement opportunities for residents.
Central Park's Lookout Ridge indoor playground is getting a significant upgrade after two decades of use. The renovated facility will feature more than 75 unique play elements and two new birthday party rooms, with an expected opening this fall. The project represents a major investment in the city's recreational infrastructure for families.
The City Council is preparing for its 2026 budget review, which will take place at a public workshop on September 10th at the Public Safety Building starting at 4 p.m. The meeting will continue until all department budgets have been evaluated, giving residents an opportunity to see how the city plans to spend taxpayer money.
Woodbury Days, the city's annual community celebration, will run August 22-24 at Ojibway Park. The three-day event will feature carnival rides, games, food, live music, a business fair, bingo, and fireworks. The City of Woodbury will operate a booth at the business fair where attendees can meet city officials, including newly hired City Administrator Jeff Dahl.
The city is also seeking volunteers for its advisory commissions, which provide input on local issues. Residents interested in serving on these volunteer-based groups can apply online, with appointments beginning in January. Additionally, Woodbury is promoting a new curbside recycling program for mattresses and box springs through Second Chance Recycling. Residents can schedule pickups online and will receive email instructions for participating in the program.
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[0:00] Today I'm inside Central Park,
where after more than 20 years
of use.
[0:03] Lookout Ridge is getting an
upgrade
[0:05] as part of the Central Park
renovation project.
[0:08] The updated indoor playground
will feature more than 75 unique
[0:11] play elements.
[0:13] It is slated to open
[0:14] along with two new birthday
party rooms this fall.
[0:17] the City Council will review
the proposed 2026 city budget
[0:21] at a workshop meeting
[0:22] scheduled September 10th
at the Public Safety Building.
[0:25] The meeting, which is open to
the public, will start at 4 p.m.
[0:28] and continue until the evening
[0:30] until all department budgets
have been evaluated,
[0:33] Ojibway Park will be the place
to be August 22nd
[0:36] through 24th for Woodbury Days.
[0:38] Enjoy carnival rides,
games, food,
[0:41] a business fair, live music,
bingo, fireworks and more.
[0:45] The City of Woodbury will have
a booth at the business fair,
[0:48] Where you can visit city
officials, including new city
[0:51] Administrator Jeff Dahl
and public safety personnel.
[0:54] Be sure to swing by and say hi.
[0:57] Applications
are now being accepted
[0:59] for openings on Woodbury
advisory commissions.
[1:02] Residents
appointed to these groups
[1:03] serve on a volunteer basis.
[1:06] New appointees will begin
their terms in January.
[1:08] Apply online today.
[1:10] Residents interested
in recycling old mattresses
[1:13] and box springs may schedule
[1:15] convenient curbside pickup
through Second Chance Recycling.
[1:18] Once the request is scheduled,
participants
[1:20] will receive an email
with detailed instructions.
[1:23] And that's the scoop.
See you around. Woodbury.
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Other Topics from This Document
2026 City Budget Workshop
Woodbury Days Annual Community Event
Advisory Commission Volunteer Opportunities
Curbside Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Program
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