It is close to home and Mary's River Runs Through It! There are some smallmouth bass and crawdads…read morein the river! Nice park nice trails and the Rose Garden! Lots of places for picnics and a playground for the kids! Great place to spend time with your family!

Highway 20? Not a whole lotta rest stops. Corvallis? Not so much either. But right off the freeway…read moreis Avery Park--an enormous grassy area with roses and fields and speed bumps...and a Honey Bucket. No. 1 jumps out of the car and runs for it. Nos. 2-7 meander out and into the humid park air. No. 1 returns, and No. 2 heads for the Bucket. Then No. 3. Nos. 4-7 stare at each other with icky faces, and when all have returned with Purelled hands, we stand in a circle next to one of the cars. Quiet. Awkward. We jump from face to face and then stare at our shoes. The other car, with its door open, and we listen to Stevie Nicks. A tan and perky lady walks by...she's inevitably going to share the germ-invested fate of 1-3. "How's the Honey Bucket?" she asks, and laughs. "Well," says No. 4, "it's always better with Fleetwood Mac."

Great park for the kids! I love that it's enclosed. We were out of town and the kids desperately…read moreneeded to burn some energy and this was a great place to do so. Lots of shade for resting. My kids had an absolute blast at this park.

Really fun park for little ones. We are out of towners visiting family, and always looking for…read moresomething fun to do with the kids. Built by donors and run by volunteers. It has a castle and rocket motifs, with lots of different levels and activities. The only catch is that it is located on the grounds of an elementary school (fenced, but still,) so is only available outside of school hours.

I love going to this park. Barbecue areas, picnic tables, and the river. Current is slow and waters…read moreare fairly shallow. Great place to bring the kids when it's hot outside. Bathrooms are closed off though which is a pain. Overall a great summer swim spot.

Cute little dog park in downtown Monroe near the river. The area is clean and has several trees for…read moreshade. There is a porta potty there as well for humans. The only negative I have is that it's near a house with barking dogs so it's a bit distracting for the dogs playing, but not a big deal. There's also not a separate area for small vs large dogs. I like that there's plenty of parking and you can walk to the river with your dog too.

The slide is gone and the park is currently pretty run down. Very unfortunate because once in its…read moreprime we all had a great time as a family here

If you are going for the slide only, save yourself the time, it's been removed. Still an average…read morepark though, but wish the slide was still there!

We love Hendricks Park in Eugene. On this visit we took a leisurely walk throughout the…read morerhododendron section and then a drive through the wooded section. If you're in Eugene or visiting Univ of Oregon (Sco Ducks!) be sure to take a moment and visit this park.

A Beautiful Return to a Place Full of Nature and History…read more Both my wife and I had visited this spot before when we lived in the area, so with a little time to spare before lunch nearby, we decided to revisit it with her son and daughter-in-law. Nestled on a forested butte just east of the University of Oregon in Eugene, this area is absolutely stunning. The rhododendron garden is especially beautiful, offering a peaceful and scenic escape that feels tucked away from the city. Beyond its natural beauty, the area is steeped in history. One of the most notable connections is to Steve Prefontaine--a legendary runner and seven-time NCAA champion for Oregon. He trained in and around Hendricks Park and tragically passed away in a car accident on a winding road just below the park. His legacy lives on not only in the running world but also in the early success of Nike, where he became the brand's first sponsored athlete and helped elevate it to global prominence. Whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, or just looking for a quiet place to explore, this area is well worth a visit.

Really great experience, plenty of trails offering woods, water, and field views. Uncrowded,…read moreplentiful parking. Very dog-friendly. An undersung gem.

Cute little park at the end of a peninsula in Veneta. Nice trail and super quiet. Lots of large…read moretrees and water access makes this a great hike. Small hike though so don't expect a long trail. Never see anyone here.

Nice big park with a great little/big kid playground and a basketball court. Plenty of walking…read morespace and a field for playing soccer, frisbee, catch, or whatever. Great place to hang out for a morning or afternoon! Tip: over by the Willamette landing clubhouse are some great walking paths along the river.

So I've walked here quite a bit with my wife when it was first put in but heard recently that this…read moreplace isn't anymore. at one time this place was pretty nice place till they stopped taking care of the place as in the city of Albany. The other thing that I've seen as they were even taking care of place you had to go with somebody cause of all transients who moved around the outside this place and made it there homes. So I'd call for info if you decide to make a trip and to take a look for your selves. Be safe and enjoy.

Talking waterfall is closed due to environmental concerns. Some of the trail has sketchy characters…read morearound and trash thrown about. Unpleasant smells. Wouldn't feel comfortable by myself here and wouldn't come here again.

Nice place to park and photograph at the end of Fern Ridge reservoir. The sunsets over the water…read moreare amazing. Specially, during the golden hour. 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunset makes the golden hour.

Pretty little park. Public restrooms clean. Plenty of sloughs, marshes, grassy walking. Some people…read morefish in Kirk Pond but I've never had much luck there. It's a good place for watching birds and eating a picnic lunch with your kids.