The Woodburn Community Services Department is responsible for operating the Woodburn Public Library, the Woodburn Memorial Aquatic Center, Recreation programs, park planning and development, park and picnic shelter reservations, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Woodburn Museum, and the Woodburn Weed & Seed Project. The Department offers youth and adult sports, youth and teen programs, senior trips, and community events.
Consulting Role (2009 – 2010) Prepared funding proposal to secure a $500,000 grant awarded to the city of Woodburn through the State of Oregon’s Local Government Grant Program (LGGP). The grant enabled the city to complete the final phase of Centennial Park, including a 4th baseball field, concession/ restroom building, picnic shelter, nearly one mile of asphalt and wood chip walking paths, basketball court, 2-acre fenced dog park, and two drinking fountains. In 2010 a $37,000 LGGP grant was secured for the Wyffels Park Archaeological Nature Play Area Project.
“We knew Bill through his success securing grants for the Woodburn After School Club (Woodburn School District) and the “Woodburn Reads” community literacy project. His professional approach and experience resulted in our securing $500,000 for our Centennial Park expansion project. The next year, he followed that up by securing a grant for our Wyffels Park project. I highly recommend Bill for your efforts to secure grants from public or private funding sources.”
— Jim Row, Director, Woodburn Community Services Department
