Fantastic place to bring kids up to 5 years old on a rainy day in McMinnville…read more We're visiting from out of town and we aren't used to all this rainy Oregon weather. So we tried to go to the other indoor playground, but they were closed. We were loitering in the parking lot and I asked a mom if there was any other place we could go. She suggested the Community Center and she took off super quick; I think she suspicioned that I was hitting on her. Anyway, we came here to find a friendly statue of Abraham Lincoln on a welcoming bench. Then we went inside to find friendly customer service at the front desk. It seems they have a lot of other facilities in the building, but we were there just for the toddlers playroom. It's for kids up to 5 years old. They welcomed us for our one-year-old and also let in our 6-year-old as long as she respected the other kids and the toys. It's a small fee for all-day use, with come-and-go privileges. They have a bunch of different kinds of toys that are best suited for kids 5 years or less. They have cooking sets, baby sets, toy cars and ride-in cars, balls, play mats, a couple small play structures, and small book shelf. There is a diaper changing table with wipes, bags for dirty diapers, and trash cans. One room has a tiled floor where people can eat snacks. The other, connected room is carpeted with no food allowed. Extra wipes are there for parents to clean toys after use. It seemed like the other clientele were regulars. They were nice enough and outgoing at times. I highly recommend this place on rainy days for locals and visitors alike. I'm sure there are bathrooms, but we didn't check them out. Limited off-street parking on all sides of the building, plus limited free parking on the street. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

This is a great place to connect with people be it through aerobic or fitness classes, Weight…read moreWatcher's or the Parks department.

Just got off the phone with a helpful person at the Chamber who patiently answered my many…read morequestions about the UFO Festival. I'm an amateur filmmaker looking for connections with the original photographs taken nearby - images of a purported UFO hovering over the Trent farm. Thanks Holly - you were a big help for my research and planning. ~ Dave Paull

This review is not about the people at the Chamber of Commerce but didn't know where else to put…read morethis out there. As a frequent visitor to the McMinnville area, I was extremely disappointed and saddened when my poor dog became ill while we were visiting the area, and not a single vet was willing to see her as a walk in emergency situation. The only place that was available to see her was an emergency vet hospital in Salem, which is over 30 minutes away. For all you pet owners who visit this area, please be prepared for this potential eventuality.

A wonderful group of employees who serve the community and are doing it very well…read more Christie is a beautiful representation of Mcminnville Water and Light. Her personality is bright, compassionate and her work ethic demonstrates that she is a solid, intellectual individual.

My electric bill is less here than it was when I was living in Portland…read more The Water and Light Commission meets every third Thursday. These meetings are open to the public and are very informative. I definitely get the feel that the board is working in the citizens' best interests in planning for our future water and energy needs. Good website. Water and electricity rates transparent. Excellent reimbursement/incentive programs for home improvement projects involving energy use/efficiency/conservation. I would also say they do a good job of participating in city events and have high visibility in the community. Currently promoting the exchange of incandescent for energy-saving spiral bulbs. I have also received a low-flow shower head from them. Desperately needs an online bill pay option. Slowly converting to other updated systems.

What a wonderful, efficient visit yesterday to my McMinnville DMV!…read moreRhonda was kind, dedicated, professional and even had a sense of humor to put this Senior citizen at ease!

I have to give 5 stars because of my experience yesterday and the singing gentleman who helped us…read moreand was AMAZING! I have NEVER been to a DMV and had such a fabulous person helping us. He didn't act like he hated his job. So friendly, helpful and nice and he sang Christmas tunes a lot. It was super refreshing to see someone not acting miserable doing there job and being fabulous. If only more people could be like you! Thanks for being so awesome. If everyone could be like you, it proves you can enjoy your job because there is no reason to be angry and nasty when you are getting paid to be there! I'm sure it helped I did my research and we were prepared, I will thank my TBI for teaching me to double check multiple times and be completely prepared to make the transaction as seamless as it can be!

Great resource! Signs, stickers, buttons, information about local, state and national issues, a…read moregreat lending library, etc. Get involved!

I always love stopping by to see the Yamhill County Democrats. They are kind, knowledgeable, and…read morefun to be around.

I cannot believe this, my daughter took her ex husband to court for custody of the children she has…read moreproof of him, leaving the kids at a public pool and their ages are six and 10 her son, the 10-year-old how to get rescued by the lifeguard. Also she has pictures of her son's hand where he was trying to make him and his sister some food while in custody of their father, and he spilled boiling water on himself. Plus she has proof and pictures of this also he told her that he's gonna end at all because she won't take him back and that he's going to kill himself he tried to do it in 2020 unsuccessful and she has proof of that so this is what the judge tells her you guys need counseling and that was it dismissed so I guarantee you if something happens to those kids while they're in his custody, there will be a lawsuit. What is wrong with these judges these days? She can't even get a restraining order on him because he keeps harassing her nonstop won't leave her alone questions. The kids tells the kids to say certain things to her where you can hear him in the background telling them what to say, and nothing was done!!

Modern facility doubles as a tactical command center during emergency events and is even protected…read moreby bullet-proof glass. The police department does a great job at community outreach. I highly recommend their Citizen's Police Academy and CERT classes open to the public (with registration). The facility itself is very impressive with all-electronic-keyed doors throughout. It also houses YCOM the area's 911 dispatch service. The chief, officers and staff are always at lots of community events and the dedication of their volunteers rivals that of any non-profit in town.

Let's see, where's the Yelp for Monmouth, home of Western Oregon University?…read more Gosh, given I'm a bored retiree, a combined legal/intelligence and military professional, with my three fancy degrees, what could I say about the peeps on Jackson street. First and foremost, I hope and pray to the peacock angel Lucifer (having a temporal personage in Dick Cheney) that we never get a new police station in Monmouth. Great for Highway 99, delightful to have a secure area to seize and hold evidence (cars , vans, even mobile homes like the one(s) where I currently reside in Yolk County. And I can't say I recall meeting any of them lately, and being a collegiate drug dealer in the Eugene Corvallis corridor, it's best to keep up appearances in one group of peeps, and overall send conflicting signals. Don't know anything about the VIlle, and aside from the times Monmouth local peeps bogarted my stash and snatch locally I still has Benevolent Tenancies Towards the fuzz. At the same time, I'm tired of the man keepin' me down! I'm H James Tharp, local Monmouth/Independence oddball sports personality, and I approve of this Yelp review. And you can put that in your pipe and smoke it , by golly.

Not a big fan of this jail, I was on 23 hour lock down here. The jailers knew me as an activist for…read moreequal parenting rights and THANK YOU ALL for calling the jail, it really does make a difference in the way you are treated. I will write more as my time allows but again, the jailers were fine, the nurse was not very personable, if you need medication for blood pressure and I ALWAYS carry my script with especially for jail! It takes days to get the meds then at what? $8.00 per pill? Come on! This facility as far as jails are concerned is rather dirty, I know, it's jail but this is my job, these jails do not have to be disease ridden. In DC for example, everything is stainless steel, you have no pillow, just your own personal shoes which are cleaner, YES! they are probably cleaner than a jail house pillow and/or blanket. BE SURE TO READ MY REVIEWS OF OTHER JAILS ALL ACROSS AMERICA ... and Mexico too!

I recently had an opportunity to tour the county jail, juvenile facility and meet Sheriff Crabtree…read more I really think this organization is doing a great job. They're saving the taxpayers money in a number of ways. The Sheriff was upfront and very transparent about how the office is run. The officers I met were very professional as well. I should note that I was recently pulled over for speeding. The officer asked me if I knew how fast I was going. I did and I told him. I was given a warning. Thank you for not giving me a ticket.

The City Of McMinnville has done a wonderful job with their public library…read more The outside is beautiful, and well cared for. The inside is clean and inviting. There is a reception area when you come in, and restrooms not far from it. There are two levels. Each one is very user friendly. There are tables and chairs to sit, and stay a while. There are lots of books and games available. Computers are also available to use.

This place is magical - and the staff are angels! I am so sad they are being defunded.read more