In 1963 Russell Baglien, Mary Guadalupe Garcia and the Chamber of Commerce created an event, as a celebration to mark the end of the harvest and as an expression of gratitude from the community to its many farmworkers. This event gave birth to Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana in 1964. The Club Latino Americano’s purpose was to preserve the Mexican culture for future generations. To this day, the Fiesta celebrates the wide variety of Mexican culture in the Woodburn area through music, dance, food, artisans, and sports.
The City of Woodburn recognizes that some residents require financial assistance in order to participate in certain recreational activities. Huge thank you to the Woodburn Kiwanis Club for providing scholarship funds so that EVERYBODY PLAYS!
In Woodburn, community events bring people together to celebrate culture, enjoy games, and create fun for the whole family. Click on the events below to learn more!
Woodburn Recreation and Parks offers seasonal R.E.C. Trips for adults to Recreate, Explore and Connect! Please see below for any upcoming trips, or subscribe to the City of Woodburn's weekly e-blast for the latest.
Woodburn Recreation & Parks provide valuable opportunities to get active, have fun, and instill a life-long appreciation of physical activity and creativity in our community. Our sports programs are offered for all ages through community partners such as Woodburn FC, YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties, and Woodburn Youth Ball.
Settlemier Park is a 10 acre site that was donated to the City by the Settlemier Park Association in 1946. The Park has a playground, restrooms, and 2 covered picnic shelters to the north and south of the park. You will find paved walking paths that take you through the grove of mature fir trees. Settlemier Park is nestled behind the Woodburn Aquatic Center and near the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center.
Senior Estates Park is a great space filled with a paved walking path, benches, beautiful vegetation and an off-leash dog area. If you bring some horseshoes, you can take your turn on the horseshoe courts for some added fun!
