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Ridgefield/I-5 South Connector

The City of Ridgefield's and Clark County's long-range plans—which were created in collaboration with community members, local agencies, and regional partners—call for a new roadway connection from Ridgefield to Interstate

Overlook Park Splash Pad

Located at the end of Main Street, Overlook Park "overlooks" the beauty of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The Park includes a stage where live music is played, a brick

Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center

A Recreation and Community Center is coming to Ridgefield!

The City is partnering with a developer and the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette to build a facility in Ridgefield that will serve

Overpass Art

A series of colorful steel sandhill cranes in different stages of flight will be installed on screening along the overpasses located in downtown Ridgefield and at the Ridgefield exit on

Overview

Project Introduction

The City of Ridgefield is engaged in a multi-year initiative to update the City’s long range planning document, the Ridgefield Comprehensive Plan. There will be numerous ways to...

Comprehensive Planning in Washington State

In Washington State, comprehensive planning is performed under the Growth Management Act (GMA).The GMA provides a framework for state, regional, county, and local planning coordination. It requires coordination and consistency...

Documents and Resources

On this page, find links to documents, presentations, and other resources related to the Ridgefield Comprehensive Plan.

Documents

Envision Ridgefield 2045

• Community Conversations Kit (PDF)
• Envision 2045 One Page Overview...

Park Laundry Site Cleanup

The Park Laundry Site is located at 122 N Main Avenue. Dry cleaning operations on the property from 1965-1977 resulted in contamination of the soil and groundwater on the laundry

Pioneer Widening and Discovery Drive Roundabout

The City's Pioneer Widening and Discovery Drive Roundabout project will widen Pioneer Street, construct a new roundabout at Discovery Drive, and build N Discovery Drive to a new portion of

Transportation Improvement Program

The City of Ridgefield's six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is used as a guide for carrying out a coordinated street construction program and is essential to implementing the goals of

Make a Difference Awards

Do you know a person or an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions and commitment to helping others in need, improving our neighborhoods, creating community and making Ridgefield a...

Waterfront Park

The City and Port of Ridgefield are working together to create a Community-Focused Waterfront Park.

The City of Ridgefield and Port of Ridgefield are excited to announce the adoption of...

South 35th Avenue Corridor Extension Project

The planned S 35th Avenue Extension project is intended to provide a new connection from South 10th Way in the Gee Creek Plateau to Pioneer Street to replace the only

Roundabout Design

Roundabouts improve safety, reduce delay, improve traffic flow, and are less expensive to maintain when compared to traffic signals. Due to these benefits, Ridgefield has successfully added several roundabouts in...

Downtown Parking

With sweeping views of the Wildlife Refuge, downtown Ridgefield’s tree-lined streets are the perfect place to enjoy a number of unique shops and charming restaurants.

One ongoing challenge to this

Road Curve Safety Project

This Safety Project will evaluate and recommend improvements to areas in Ridgefield with heightened risk of vehicles leaving the road.

The City of Ridgefield, in partnership with the Regional Transportation...

2025 City Budget

The City of Ridgefield is preparing its 2025 budget.

The City's Budget represents the proposed fiscal plans for the city. It brings together the direction and policies of the City...

Eastside Elevated Water Reservoir

The Eastside Elevated Water Reservoir project will design and construct a new elevated water storage tank on the east side of Interstate 5 in Ridgefield.

*Current project image is a...

Paradise Pointe Park Master Plan

The City of Ridgefield is developing a Master Plan for Paradise Pointe Park, a 15-acre park within the Paradise Pointe Subdivision, located north of Pioneer Canyon. This park will feature

Hillhurst School Zone Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements

New Pedestrian and Bike Safety Infrastructure is coming to the Hillhurst School Zone.

For the past several years the City of Ridgefield has been partnering with the Ridgefield School District...

Water System Master Plan

The City of Ridgefield has recently undergone a process to update the 2013 City of Ridgefield Water System Plan. The Plan evaluates Ridgefield’s existing water system and its ability to...

Mayor's Meadow Multi-Use Trail

The Mayor's Meadow Multi-Use Trail will provide an accessible and safe path for pedestrians and cyclists between Reiman Road and Mayor's Meadow on the southeast corner of Abrams Park.

This...

Hillhurst Multi-Modal Trail

This trail will connect neighborhoods along Hillhurst to Ridgefield High School, filling a gap in pedestrian facilities on Hillhurst Road.

The Hillhurst Multi-Modal Trail is included in the City's Multimodal...

Gee Creek Trail: Heron Drive to Main Avenue

This project will extend the existing Gee Creek Trail north and west to connect with Main Avenue near the northern end of city limits.

The Gee Creek Trail is a...

Hometown Celebration 2024

This year for Hometown Celebration we have TWO decorating contests running - voting begins at 9 AM Saturday, December 7.

1. Circle of Trees Decorating Contest: Back by popular demand! A...

Refuge Park

Refuge Park is a city park located off of S Hillhurst Rd and S Great Blue Rd. The park surrounds the entrance to the River 'S' unit of the Ridgefield

Horns Corner Park

Horns Corner Park is a 10-acre city park located just south of Pioneer St along S Royle Rd, next to Pioneer Village and Acero Apartments. The Master Plan concept features

Skate Park Replacement

The City’s 2020 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS) identified that a permanent skate park was highly desired by the community as a replacement and upgrade to the existing

Pioneer Street Extension Project

This project is now complete and open.

The Pioneer Street Extension Project extended Pioneer Street approximately 400 feet east to a new roundabout. A new road was built south to

5th Street Pavement Restoration

This project will restored the existing roadway of S 5th St between S Union Ridge Parkway and N 85th Ave.

The image below identifies the project area, including an additional...

La Center Police Coverage

At the June 29 Ridgefield City Council meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to end any further investigation into providing policing services to the City of La Center..

Project Background

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Pioneer Street Jurisdiction Transfer

Update: On March 13, 2024 Governor Inslee signed HB 2318 removing the three-mile section of State Route 501 within the city limits of Ridgefield from the state highway system. View

Small Dog Photo Contest

2023 Pavement Preservation

2023 Pavement Preservation work will include asphalt repairs, culvert replacement, manhole adjustment, striping, slurry seal and asphalt rubber chip seal.

Project Background

Ridgefield's livability, economic vitality, and public safety depend...

Abrams Park Master Plan

Abrams Park offers many options for recreation and is rich in Ridgefield history. As the city continues to grow, there is a vital need to update existing city parks, such

2024 City Budget

City Council adopted the The 2024 budget on December 7, 2023.

The City Council has held multiple public meetings on the 2024 operating and capital budgets. The City Council held...

Hometown Celebration 2023

Thank you to all who participated in our decorating contests. You make Ridgefield a littler brighter for this holiday season!

Winners (by popular vote):

1. Circle of Trees: Ridgefield Physical Therapy...

Communication Survey

How do you prefer to learn about city news and programs? Help us to improve the way we communicate, connect and engage with our residents and businesses in Ridgefield.

One...

Vision Questionnaire

Thank you for your participation in this initial questionnaire for our project to update Ridgefield’s growth plan, Envision Ridgefield 2045. We are pleased to announce that we received 331 responses.

City Council Vacancy Appointment

City Council Appointed Rian Davis to Position 6 on Thursday, October 10.

Ridgefield City Council member Jennifer Lindsay resigned Position 6 on City Council effective August 23, 2024.

State law

Work From Home Survey

Thank you for your participation in this survey for our project to update Ridgefield’s growth plan, Envision Ridgefield 2045. We are pleased to announce that we received over 550 responses.

2024 Pavement Preservation

2024 Pavement Preservation work will include asphalt repairs, ADA sidewalk construction, striping and slurry seal.

Project Background

Ridgefield's livability, economic vitality, and public safety depend on a healthy, viable street...

Community Event Survey

The Community Events Division coordinates, facilitates, and organizes events for and with the Ridgefield community.

The goal of the department is to use events and activities to encourage community involvement...

Community Workshop - September 2024

The City of Ridgefield has initiated Envision Ridgefield 2045, a process to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan and five public facilities plans to account for 20 years of growth...