Riddle Elementary School
In the Fall of 2023, we’ll be working with students and the Riddle community to reimagine the schoolyard at Riddle Elementary.
Located in Southwestern Oregon, Riddle is home to 1,185 residents surrounded by the lush valleys of the Cow Creek and Umpqua Rivers. Riddle has a rich history in timber, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, which continues to this day.
Riddle and its surrounding communities are the ancestral homelands of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians and has deep cultural significance to the Tribe and their history.
Riddle Elementary School currently doesn’t reflect the communities’ vibrant landscapes and history. We’re working with students and residents to reimagine the schoolyard to celebrate the community’s sense of place and people.
Why Riddle?
With Riddle Elementary students as designers, we will transform the school’s asphalt play areas, well-worn fields, and outdated play equipment into accessible vibrant green spaces brimming with art by local artists, interactive play equipment chosen by students, and useful amenities for neighbors.
38% of Riddle residents live within a 10-minute walk of Riddle Elementary School, and the school is surrounded by baseball fields that are well utilized by the entire community. Once complete, students will have daily access to the beautiful outdoor space that they designed.
199 children in kindergarten through 6th grade attend Riddle Elementary. 19% of the student population identify as minorities and 76% of the students qualify for the free and reduced lunch assistance program.
Riddle Proposed Schedule
Community Partners
City of Riddle
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Education Department
Riddle Chamber of Commerce
Riddle Downtown Development
Riddle Elementary School
Riddle Middle/High School
Riddle Roots Community Projects
Riddle School District
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Riddle’s Annual Sawdust Jubilee 2023