City Offices Reopening to the Public on March 29

March 26, 2021 - The City of Corvallis is reopening most offices, facilities, and public lobbies to the general public on March 29. The move comes two weeks after Benton County entered the "High Risk" category under Governor Kate Brown's reopening guidelines. Previously, Benton County had spent much of the winter in the "Extreme Risk" category.

Visitors will be required to wear a mask, follow posted signs, and maintain physical distancing while conducting business at City offices. Some City sites may have a limited supply of masks for customer use.

As always, many City services, including Parks and Recreation sign-ups, bill payments, and building permits, can be accessed online at www.corvallisoregon.gov.

Reopening procedures will vary a bit for the City’s larger public facilities. Osborn Aquatic Center is open for outdoor lap swim and limited indoor water activities. Majestic Theatre and C3 (Corvallis Community Center) will be open for limited in-person class instruction for registered participants. The Corvallis-Benton County Main Library and branch libraries remain closed to the public, although deliveries, computer labs, and text-and-go pickup services will continue.

This latest announcement comes as the Corvallis community marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Oregon. By staying home, wearing a mask, and following common-sense public health guidelines, Oregonians have helped our state have one of the lowest COVID-19 death rates in the nation.

Our reopening approach focuses on providing a safe and healthy path forward to reopen City offices, facilities, and programs. The latest information on reopening is available online at www.corvallisoregon.gov/reopening.