Woodbury is a vibrant community of more than 50,000 residents. For the past several years, Woodbury has been one of Minnesota's fastest-growing cities. The rapid growth and development the city has experienced were anticipated in carefully-crafted plans created many years ago by elected officials, citizen advisory boards, planning professionals and city staff.

The city contains many attractive residential areas. Eight small lakes, most with public parks and pathways, dot the city. Neighborhoods are connected by more than 75 miles of multi-use trails, and residents have a wide choice of housing, ranging from apartments and townhomes to large-lot estates.

Recreational opportunities abound in Woodbury. The park system features 2,000 acres of dedicated park land, 38 community and neighborhood parks, and a swimming beach. The city's municipal golf course, Eagle Valley, opened in 1998. Woodbury also operates the Bielenberg Sports Center, which houses two indoor ice arenas and a field house with walking/running track. The outdoor complex includes 14 athletic fields, picnic facilities, and play equipment.

In September 2002, the Central Park facility opened in the City Center area. The indoor park is the central space linking the R.H. Stafford (Washington County) Library on one end and the Southeast Area YMCA on the other end. Central Park houses Lookout Ridge indoor playground as well as School District 833's Early Childhood Family Education program.

Woodbury is the home of major employers, such as State Farm Insurance, The Hartford, Assurant (formerly Fortis), TARGET.DIRECT, eFunds, EcoWater Systems, and Dean Foods/Land O' Lakes, plus many smaller businesses and retail shopping enterprises. Woodbury is also home to Woodwinds Health Campus, which is anchored by a full-service acute care hospital.