A takeaway from our feasability study and community meetings is that there is a big opportunity for youth and teen programming in the Valley. Adults often try (in good faith) to articulate needs on teens behalf. We are curious if there is a productive/safe means of hearing it directly from teens? This Is Stillwater founder and youth advocate Michael Manore approached VCC and proposed we conceptually…

The Valley Community Center board is working diligently to bring a much-needed community center to the St. Croix Valley region. By offering inspiring spaces to swim, play, exercise and socialize, this center will become a key health and wellness asset for residents and a sought-after regional destination.

As the population in Washington County continues to grow, so does the need for infrastructure that supports social and mental health, and life skill development. The proposed Valley Community Center will not only address these critical needs but also serve as a vibrant economic engine for Washington County. 

We're excited to make this dream a reality!

Valley Community Center loves camaraderie, play, and wellness! We’re looking forward to volunteering at the Snow Slide at the World Snow Celebration this weekend downtown Stillwater.

We are looking ahead to our Community Meeting which will be held on Thursday, November 14 6:30-8pm at the Community Thread office in Stillwater, Minnesota. Our Valley Community Center Board is so excited to present many positive updates including our Strategic Plan, Building Plans & Operational Analysis, and more.

Valley Community Center is focused on capacity building and outreach. We have developed a new logo and new website. Please enjoy browsing our new website, and, as always, feel free to let us know if you have any feedback….

This week, the Valley Community Center board is conducting site visits to four community centers in the metro area. We are looking at 4 sites: V3 Sports Plymouth, Shoreview Comm Center, St. Paul Midway YMCA and Maplewood YMCA…

Meet Shari Mogren, Valley Community Center’s New Project Manager…

It is with sincere appreciation we share this post! For the attendees of that evening, all who gave their time to respond to the survey, our growing followers, and Community Thread for hosting this gathering…

You’re invited to a community input meeting about a potential community center! We’ll share the results of our summer survey from over 1,300 community members, then break into small groups to hear your reactions & ideas. We are excited to share our information with you and continue the conversation: What will improve access to health, wellness and recreation in our communities?