Public Works News
Bob Newton Park Playground Updates are Complete!
Published on August 05, 2025
Exciting News: The Bob Newton Park Playground updates are complete and open to the public!
Update: The Big Toy Playground at Keizer Rapids Park is now Open!
Published on July 22, 2025
Update: The Big Toy Playground at Keizer Rapids Park is now open. The playground improvements were completed ahead of schedule. Feel free to stop by and play!
Fires, Open Flames and Charcoal Barbeques are Prohibited in All Areas of the Parks
Published on July 15, 2025
Effective Immediately by Order of the Public Works Director: Fires, open flames and charcoal barbeques are prohibited at all times in all areas of the parks. Propane barbeques are allowed for cooking purposes only. This restriction shall remain in effect until further notice.
Keizer City Council Approves Contract for Claggett Creek Wetland Enhancement Project
Published on June 24, 2025
The Keizer City Council has approved a contract with K & E Excavating Inc. for the Claggett Creek Wetland Enhancement Project — a major step toward improving local water quality, restoring natural floodplain functions by removing an artificial barrier, enhancing native wildlife habitat, expandi…
City of Keizer Alerts Public About Wastewater Force Main Break
Published on December 26, 2024
The City of Keizer was made aware of a break in the sewer system’s 24-inch force main west of Bowden Lane and Trent Avenue, which transports wastewater to the Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant operated by the City of Salem. The break is on the border outside of the Keizer City limits, however,…
Ziply Fiber is a New Franchise Utility
Published on November 01, 2024
Ziply Fiber is a brand new franchise utility being installed throughout the City of Keizer by private contractors. This work is in no way affiliated with or financed by the City or its citizens. During the installation process, the contractors are placing a box at every residence to use for futur…
Pickleball Courts at Keizer Rapids Park are Open
Published on October 18, 2024
Our new pickleball courts at Keizer Rapids Park are open. First come, first served!
The Keizer Community Fields are Officially Open!
Published on October 02, 2024
For use of the new Turf Fields, Contact the Keizer Community Field Association here: https://www.keizerfields.org/.
Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine in Effect in Marion County
Published on September 20, 2024
The US Department of Agriculture confirmed detection of the Emerald ash borer in Marion, Yamhill and Clackamas Counties on August 28, 2024. Marion County and the others have been placed in a permanent quarantine status. Emerald Ash Borers in the Willamette ValleyThe Oregon Department of Forestry wa…
The City of Keizer has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA)
Published on August 17, 2023
The City of Keizer has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer protection to residents for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the City systems. Many residents are unaware that repairs and replacements to these lines are their responsibility and a…
