City of Corvallis

City of Corvallis Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the spectacular Oregon coast. Corvallis has a residential population of 57,390 and is home to Oregon State University.

Day Camp Registration is Open!Our friends at Corvallis Parks and Recreation are taking sign-ups for fun and engaging day...
06/09/2020
Day Camps 2020

Day Camp Registration is Open!
Our friends at Corvallis Parks and Recreation are taking sign-ups for fun and engaging day camps for kids of all ages. Take a look at the options available, and the distancing requirements that will be in effect, at the link below.

https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/day-camps-2020

Summer Day Camps-Registration Now Open! Parks & Recreation is excited to help your kids stay well, get outside and burn some of the pent up energy stockpiled during the past few months. Please monitor this website for up to date information about summer 2020 camps. (The activity guide is no long...

We'll be hearing from Sarah Means in the Governor's Office, and Chris Heuchert from Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room at the n...
06/09/2020

We'll be hearing from Sarah Means in the Governor's Office, and Chris Heuchert from Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room at the next Let's Keep Connected on Thursday.

Coming up on Let's Keep Connected this Thursday, June 11th at 11:30 am PST we have invited Sarah Means from the state Regional Solutions department and Chris Heuchert from Block 15 to discuss Phase 2 guidelines and share some inventive ideas to keep businesses open.
Do you have a business or know of one that would like to join this discussion? Join us this Thursday at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/lets-keep-connected-6-11 and e-mail us at [email protected] to share more!

FREE reopening signs from Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office, covering a wide range of topics and guidelines. ...
06/09/2020
Reopening Signs

FREE reopening signs from Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office, covering a wide range of topics and guidelines. These are PDFs, perfect for downloading and printing for your own use. Please share with anyone who might need these!

https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/reopening-signs

These PDF signs are available for anyone in the community to download and print to help share consistent public health messages as Corvallis and Benton move forward on their reopening plans.

Summer reading is HERE! It looks a little different, but what hasn't changed is the dedication of the great team at the ...
06/08/2020

Summer reading is HERE! It looks a little different, but what hasn't changed is the dedication of the great team at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library to plan out a fun program for the entire Corvallis community. Check it out at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/cbcpl/photos/a.109096486664/10158422380556665/

Summer @ Your Library is here for kids, teens, and adults! Get signed up by heading to: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/summeratyourlibrary/

This year, there are two ways to participate! Either register via Beanstack, a free website and app that makes it easy to track reading and activities, OR give us a call and we'll find a way to get a paper log to you! Paper logs can also be downloaded from our website, just stop by the link above to find out more.

Everyone who participates is eligible for a free book (while supplies last). By tracking days spent reading and completing suggested activities, you'll also be entered into our monthly prize drawings! The more you read and the more activities you complete, the more entries you'll get into the prize drawings (up to 4 entries each month).

And even though the library remains closed for now, we've planned some great interactive virtual events that you can check out and get registered for here: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/

06/08/2020
Osborn Aquatic Center

We're loving these "under the hood" videos from Osborn Aquatic Center!

It’s Technical Tuesday with Joe, our pool operator!

Today he's showing us how we add chlorine to our pools and what that chlorine does for us. If you have any questions for Joe about the pool, be sure to ask them in the comments below.

Happy Tuesday!

Benton County (and Corvallis) is entering Phase Two.
06/05/2020

Benton County (and Corvallis) is entering Phase Two.

Benton County is entering Phase 2. We’re happy to be able to continue with the reopening process, following updated health and safety guidance:

- Gathering limits will be raised to 50 people indoors, and 100 people outdoors.

- Indoor and outdoor venues, including theaters and churches, with 6 feet of physical distancing and other measures in place, can reach a COVID-19 occupancy limit of up to 250.

- Offices can begin reopening and employees can return to workplaces with physical distancing and other measures in place, though remote work is still strongly recommended whenever possible.

- Increased travel will be allowed throughout Oregon, though staying local is still recommended to prevent overloading county health systems.

- Restaurants and bars will have curfews extended to midnight.

- Pools and sports courts will be allowed to reopen under new guidance.

- Indoor and outdoor activities such as bowling, batting cages, and mini golf, will be allowed to reopen under new guidance.

- Recreational sports can resume in a limited form, under strict physical distancing guidance.

This is pretty cool. Effective today, businesses can start using some parking lot spaces for business operations (outdoo...
06/04/2020
City Eases Restrictions on Parking Lot Use for Local Businesses

This is pretty cool. Effective today, businesses can start using some parking lot spaces for business operations (outdoor dining, merchandising, queuing, etc.) No permit required...they can just start doing it, with a few guidelines.

Note: This doesn't cover downtown businesses that want to use on-street parking spots; guidance for those businesses is coming next week.

The City of Corvallis is implementing new measures to ease parking restrictions for businesses to help shift some operations outdoors and better accomplish physical distancing requirements.

Benton County, Oregon
06/04/2020

Benton County, Oregon

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Thank you to the Willamette Chinese School and their donors for their generous donation of 3,875 KN95 masks to the City ...
06/03/2020

Thank you to the Willamette Chinese School and their donors for their generous donation of 3,875 KN95 masks to the City of Corvallis Public Works Department. This donation was one of several deliveries to essential industries coordinated by leaders in the local Chinese community in Corvallis. These community members saw a need during the pandemic and stepped up in a big way, and the City of Corvallis is grateful for the support.

Last night's Council meeting included some thoughts from City of Corvallis Police Department Chief Jon Sassaman on the s...
06/02/2020

Last night's Council meeting included some thoughts from City of Corvallis Police Department Chief Jon Sassaman on the shared heartbreak in the community over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and the events that unfolded over the last week.

CPD is the oldest accredited law enforcement organization in Oregon, having maintained certification under the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1995. The designation requires that the department implement and uphold a high standard of training, along with regular outside review of policies and procedures.

“Training is a priority within our organization, and we require annual diversity training with varying topics, to include different cultures, belief systems, building community trust, communication, hate crimes, explicit and implicit bias, white privilege, power structures and more,” Chief Sassaman said at the meeting last night. “In addition, our training highlights de-escalation skills and the health and welfare of any person we have in custody.”

Last night the City Council adopted the budget for next fiscal year, which begins on July 1. The approval included a new...
06/02/2020
City Council Adopts $179.7 Million 2020-21 Budget

Last night the City Council adopted the budget for next fiscal year, which begins on July 1. The approval included a new item -- $150,000 to fund a bias response initiative for the Corvallis community. The concept was discussed in detail by passionate and dedicated community members, both at the meeting and in written comments, and the Council was supportive of the request. We'll report back about how this new initiative will take shape and how you can get involved -- for now, we're excited to take this next step in partnership with the community.

https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-adopts-1797-million-2020-21-budget

The Corvallis City Council voted Monday to approve an annual budget totaling $179,764,500 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The Council’s action was the final step in the annual budget process, which began in May with a series of Budget Commission meetings and included deliberations, analysis and feedbac...

We're reopening most City offices and facilities to appointment-only essential business, starting June 1. Read more abou...
05/30/2020
City Reopening for Appointments Only on June 1

We're reopening most City offices and facilities to appointment-only essential business, starting June 1. Read more about the announcement here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/city-reopening-appointments-only-june-1

The City of Corvallis is reopening most facilities and offices for essential business on an appointment-only basis, starting June 1. Customers can call ahead or email city staff to schedule an appointment. Many City services, including Parks and Recreation sign-ups, bill payments, and building permi...

CVHS graduation parade is set for 4 p.m. on June 6! CPD and Public Works has been involved in the planning of this speci...
05/29/2020

CVHS graduation parade is set for 4 p.m. on June 6! CPD and Public Works has been involved in the planning of this special event to make sure it's a fun celebration for the whole community. Grab a spot on the parade route (6 feet away from other families, please) and cheer on the graduates!

Mark your calendar for Saturday June 6th at 4pm!

We are pleased to announce we have partnered with the Corvallis School District to support the graduating seniors from Crescent Valley High School, who have been invited to participate in a car parade to celebrate their graduation! With current restrictions prohibiting a traditional graduation, we hope this will help our graduates celebrate this milestone!

The parade will start at the Benton County Fairgrounds at 4pm June 6th, ending at Crescent Valley High School. Please check the route map -- we invite all our community members to find a spot on the sidewalk to cheer as their parade goes by!

Congratulations Class of 2020!

Heads up! The CHS graduation parade starts at noon on June 6. CPD and Public Works has been involved in the planning of ...
05/29/2020

Heads up! The CHS graduation parade starts at noon on June 6. CPD and Public Works has been involved in the planning of this special event to make sure it's a fun celebration for the whole community. Grab a spot on the parade route (6 feet away from other families, please) and cheer on the graduates!

Mark your calendar for Saturday June 6th at noon!

We are pleased to announce we have partnered with the Corvallis School District to support the graduating seniors from Corvallis High School, who have been invited to participate in a car parade to celebrate their graduation! With current restrictions prohibiting a traditional graduation, we hope this will help our graduates celebrate this milestone!

The parade will start at the Benton County Fairgrounds at noon on June 6th, ending at Corvallis High School. Please check the route map -- we invite all our community members to find a spot on the sidewalk to cheer as their parade goes by!

Congratulations Class of 2020!

Reminder: City Council meeting videos (and the weekly 1-hour pandemic response briefings) are posted on our Vimeo page.h...
05/28/2020
City of Corvallis

Reminder: City Council meeting videos (and the weekly 1-hour pandemic response briefings) are posted on our Vimeo page.

https://vimeo.com/cityofcorvallis

Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of Portland, world class skiing in the Cascade Mountains, and the spectacular…

"Back to Business: A Guide to Reopening" is a detailed overview of Phase 1 for many different business sectors. It's ava...
05/27/2020

"Back to Business: A Guide to Reopening" is a detailed overview of Phase 1 for many different business sectors. It's available as a free download from Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office at the link below. Thanks for this helpful resource -- please share!

https://yescorvallis.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FinalDraft4_BackToBusiness_BentonCounty.pdf

Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
05/27/2020

Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Our building being closed doesn't stop us from being there to help answer all the questions you'd normally ask in person! We have face-to-face virtual meetings, if you'd prefer to do that rather than call or email with your questions. You can set up an online appointment with a librarian to ask questions, receive tech help, find assistance with our downloadable eBooks, discover your next great read, and more. Sign up for a virtual session here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/virtual-ask-a-librarian/

Reminder: the latest info on reopening city offices and facilities will be posted here. Look under "What's Open, What's ...
05/26/2020
Reopening Corvallis & Benton County

Reminder: the latest info on reopening city offices and facilities will be posted here. Look under "What's Open, What's Closed" for the most recent updates. There's not a lot to announce just yet, but we're looking forward to welcoming you back safely very soon.

https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/reopening-corvallis-benton-county

The City of Corvallis is taking steps to reopen offices and facilities in alignment with Benton County's reopening plan.

Happy Friday! Tennis and pickleball courts are OPEN in Corvallis, in accordance with statewide guidance. Thanks to Corva...
05/22/2020

Happy Friday! Tennis and pickleball courts are OPEN in Corvallis, in accordance with statewide guidance.

Thanks to Corvallis Parks and Recreation for reopening these facilities -- now it's up to all of us to keep them open! Guidelines for safe use include: singles only (doubles OK if you're all from the same family), don't share equipment, consider wearing gloves, and maintain physical distancing.

Today's the day! As of May 22, all city-operated tennis and pickleball courts are OPEN for public use. Please follow posted guidelines, including: singles only (for the most part), maintain physical distancing, and avoid sharing equipment.

The latest info on what's open and what's closed is available on the City of Corvallis website: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/whats-open-whats-closed

Reminder: Many businesses may ask you to wear a mask when visiting their establishments. This is 1) part of their respon...
05/21/2020

Reminder: Many businesses may ask you to wear a mask when visiting their establishments. This is 1) part of their responsibility through Benton County's reopening plan and 2) a good all-around public health practice. Thanks for being a good citizen and protecting those around you!

Running a few errands today? Many local businesses reopening this week will ask you to wear a mask, so don't forget your mask on the way out the door!

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and it's a great opportunity to ... enjoy a peaceful weekend at home!Eve...
05/20/2020

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and it's a great opportunity to ... enjoy a peaceful weekend at home!

Even though Benton County is in Phase One of the Governor's reopening plan, taking trips and gathering in groups (outside your family) is still discouraged. Yes, the weather is looking nice. Yes, it's totally frustrating. But we're committed to reopening responsibly, and that means maintaining those common-sense public health practices that have gotten us this far. Thank you!!

05/19/2020
Benton County, Oregon

Benton County, Oregon

Thank you for your overwhelming support as our local businesses open up in phase I. Businesses may be overwhelmed as they work to provide face coverings for employees and meet physical distancing requirements. Restaurants may need to move to a reservation system to meet demand.

Big news: $500,000 in rental assistance is available for renters in Benton and Linn counties from our friends at Communi...
05/18/2020

Big news: $500,000 in rental assistance is available for renters in Benton and Linn counties from our friends at Community Services Consortium - CSC. The program opens May 18 in Benton County, Oregon.

Full details of the program are available at https://communityservices.us/csc-covid-19-rental-relief-program/

This is a great way to think about Phase One reopening. Help us stay open by following public health guidelines and taki...
05/18/2020

This is a great way to think about Phase One reopening. Help us stay open by following public health guidelines and taking some precautions. The same practices that got us to this point (physical distancing, avoiding large gatherings, excellent hygiene & handwashing) are essential to moving beyond Phase One.

Help Benton County stay open by continuing to practice:
hand washing, disinfecting surfaces, ensuring physical space between yourself and others, checking your temp and symptoms, training employees in safety requirements, and wearing a face covering. http://ow.ly/X9Um50zHOv4

Osborn Aquatic Center
05/15/2020

Osborn Aquatic Center

Hey Osborn Friends,

Did you know that National Safe Boating Week begins on Saturday, May 16th?🛶⛵️🛥

Join us by participating in National Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day tomorrow, May 15th! We want to see how you wear your life jacket to work or around home.

All week long we will be sharing life jacket safety information, plus images of YOU wearing those Life jackets at work/home. Be sure to tag us, so we can feature you on our page!

We would also like to challenge Majestic Theatre, Corvallis Parks and Recreation, Corvallis Community Center, Corvallis Aquatic Team, Albany Area YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, City of Corvallis Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff's Office to see how you rock those life jackets! #lifejacket2work #safeboating

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501 SW Madison Ave
Corvallis, OR
97330

Corvallis Transit System (CTS) is the fareless public transit service for the City of Corvallis, Oregon providing riders with safe and reliable bus service. Access schedules online at: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=167

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Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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Thank You, Healthcare Workers!
Thank You, Healthcare Workers!

Our friends at Corvallis Fire and Corvallis Police put on a little show this afternoon for the heroes at Good Samaritan Hospital and Corvallis Clinic. They have been on the front lines for weeks and we are grateful for their hard work!

We got our holiday duds out of storage last week...but we picked the rainiest day to hang them up! It was a blustery day to be in a lift bucket, that's for sure.

BCSO Deputy Rick Fontaine Honor Guard - May 20, 2019
BCSO Deputy Rick Fontaine Honor Guard - May 20, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Benton County Sheriff's Office Deputy Rick Fontaine, who passed away earlier today from cancer. An honor guard of law enforcement and public safety agencies escorted Deputy Fontaine's family to the funeral home this afternoon.

Meet Your Paramedics - Corvallis Fire Department
Meet Your Paramedics - Corvallis Fire Department

Meet the paramedics and EMTs in the Corvallis Fire Department who are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Corvallis Fire Rescue March 2019
Corvallis Fire Rescue March 2019

Firefighters and 911 dispatchers worked together to locate and rescue a woman trapped on the third story of a burning building on March 8, 2019. Meet the first responders who made this rescue psosible.

Corvallis Fire Department Ambulance Remount
Corvallis Fire Department Ambulance Remount

Corvallis Fire Department Battalion Chief Ben Janes talks about how we extend the life of ambulances by remounting the "box" onto a new chassis.

Wings of Freedom Tour 2018

Emergency Medical Services Open House

The view from the mayor’s office at City Hall...

Corvallis Police Decem-Beard Fundraiser

We had a great time at the Corvallis Corkscrew last weekend. Already looking forward to next year's event!

Our newest volunteer firefighters!

Corvallis firefighters spent some time this week practicing their reps for the upcoming Firefighter Stair Climb on March 12. Here's a link to learn more about this fundraiser and get involved to support the Corvallis team: http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/FirefighterStairclimb?team_id=65782&pg=team&fr_id=1552

We love it when our police officers visit the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library!

Corvallis Public Works - Jan. 8, 2017
Corvallis Public Works - Jan. 8, 2017

Here's a look at Public Works vehicles in action over the weekend. This practice is called "gang plowing" and it's used on multi-lane streets. Trust me, you don't want to stand any closer than this!

Chip Ross Park - by air!

Adams Elementary 3rd graders touring City Hall this week!

Rock Creek Watershed and Corvallis Forest Tour
Rock Creek Watershed and Corvallis Forest Tour

On May 19, you're invited for a close-up look at something just a few Corvallis residents have ever seen: the Rock Creek Watershed and forest, located high up on the slopes of Mary's Peak. The 2,400-acre site provides about 30% of the city's drinking water. The City will be hosting a bus tour of the treatment plant and forest at 5 p.m. May 19. The visit will be a fantastic opportunity to see the vast wooded mountain slopes that capture and funnel water into our municipal water system. The Rock Creek Watershed and Corvallis Forest are truly some of the most remarkable natural resources in the whole valley. We hope you'll join us! More info: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=554&recordid=6948

Imagine Corvallis 2040 - Get Involved!
Imagine Corvallis 2040 - Get Involved!

We stopped by the vision workshops last month and invited people to share their ideas for the future of Corvallis. Here's what they said...

Thanks to everyone who came out for the three Imagine Corvallis 2040 workshops this month! If you missed the workshops and/or still want to offer feedback, feel free to take this brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ImagineCorvallis2040

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Welcome to Corvallis

Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the spectacular Oregon coast. The Portland metro is accessible to the north for those seeking to add some big-city flair to their Northwest lifestyle.

The City of Corvallis is an employer of choice for the entire mid-valley region. With a strong focus on neighborhood livability and top-notch schools, Corvallis offers quite a bit to families as well. The city is filled with abundant parkland and green spaces. Rural natural areas are popular with hikers, cyclists and runners throughout the year.

The community is home to Oregon State University, and its students comprise about half of the city’s population during the school year. Celebrating its 150th year in Corvallis in 2017, OSU offers a wealth of culture and innovation, and many of its graduates take their knowledge directly into the region’s burgeoning technology sector.

Corvallis consistently ranks among the most livable college towns throughout the nation.

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Can someone tell me when playgrounds will open? It’s extremely frustrating to not have a place to take young children to play, especially when so many other things are opening.
We cannot have their voices silenced for their movement that we support. We need to use hashtags that represent what we are going to do now and forever to support them. #hashtagawareness #endwhitesilence #endwhiteviolence #endwhitesupremacy #eliminateracism
A big thank you to all the wonderful people that responded when I called about my elderly neighbor falling. You guys were great!!!!!!!!
#BikeMonth submission
What is the official status of going for a walk, jogging, and or riding your bike for exercise? Is it allowed to do these things without fear of a walking ticket? Can we walk around the High School track. Obviously we would not want to contact others, but this is a great way to get our exercise in and some fresh air.
You need to see what your tax dollars are paying for. They are paying for a racist police force https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/3400258253338974/
An important question from the Corvallis community to the "City of Corvallis": 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 are you going to open an investigation into 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 at the Third Street crosswalk? 𝙒𝙝𝙮 wasn't this repaired within a matter of days? 𝑾𝒉𝒐 decided it should not be a priority? 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 are the resignations of the responsible parties?
Corvallis jail guards abused me.
Corvallis jail guards abuse inmates with cold air....I spent 14 hours in a freezing jail cell with out a bed and blanket.....it was so cold that I could see my breath..
andy Humans Needed ODFW is looking for some volunteers to help build a kiosk and prep pieces for other kiosks that will be erected at ODFW ponds and wildlife areas.. Come join the fun at EE Wilson Wildlife Area (near Corvallis) on Tuesday, October 22nd. 9:00 to 1:00 Contact Charls Morales, Recreational Fisheries Program Coordinator, if you would like more information or you are interested in helping out. [email protected] or 503-947-6204
What is the city going to do with regard to the violent treatment of a student community member?
So, homeless folks are becoming an issue locally that our city officials are ignoring. I, and many others want an immediate answer to when, and what you people are doing while people trash our parks, commit crimes, and generally harass citizens in parks and public areas. I, as a long-time city resident think it's fair that we hear from the people who use our tax dollars to pay their bills.