Celebrate Accomplishments and the New Year, Come In and Play Safe, Reach Your New Year Fitness Goals, and more

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New Year video

Celebrate Accomplishments and the New Year

As we welcome 2022, Mayor Birney takes a moment to recognize the accomplishments of the City during times of challenge and achievement this past year. Join Mayor Birney in this month’s Redmond Connections video series for a look back at 2021 and look forward to a happy and healthy 2022.

Watch the Redmond Connections video

Read the Redmond Connections video transcript

Play Safe

Come In and Play Safe

The City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Department will have a phased reopening of indoor programs, facilities, and services starting today, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test administered within the last 72 hours, and everyone ages two and older will be required to wear a mask while inside city facilities.

Learn more and register for activities

Fitness

Reach Your New Year Fitness Goals

Are you looking to reinvigorate your fitness routine? Discover what works for you with one of our group outdoor, indoor, or virtual fitness classes. If you prefer working out on your own, sign up for a monthly fitness pass and enjoy unlimited access to cardio and strength machines in the Fitness Studio at Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village.

Register online for fitness classes

Ridwell Pickup

Sign Up for Free Recycling Pick-Up

In partnership with Ridwell, the City is offering all Redmond residents living in houses, condos, and apartments (zip code 98052) the opportunity to recycle from your doorstep Styrofoam, holiday lights, plastic bags, and plastic film, including bubble wrap, some Amazon Prime shippers, clean Ziploc bags, and more. The free pick-up days are Saturday Jan. 15 and Saturday Jan. 29. Sign up is required.

Get more information and sign up

Committee Meeting Schedule Updates

Update to the Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule

Schedules for Committee of the Whole City Council meetings have been restructured to improve overall efficiencies. The meetings inform and educate the Council on existing city programs and issues. Meetings begin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in City Hall Council Chambers and can also be viewed virtually on Facebook Live.

View the 2022 meeting schedule

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