Home of Eugene University What a beautiful sight driving…read morethrough this town of green natures.

The Local Flavor Is Fun!…read more SITREP Mom and I blitzed down from Seattle through town to see our Oregonian siblings and cousins and we had fun! THE SETUP There are so many Thai and Mexican restaurants to enjoy (our favorite cuisines right now) that are reasonably priced. Voodoo Donuts is always a fun stop to grab a baker's dozen of some pretty special Choco-Peanut donut masterpieces to take back home with us. And the gas always seems cheaper here than it is back home. THE LOWDOWN Always love my time in Eugene, OR.

I have lived in Springfield for 9 years, and it took me the full 9 years before I even went into…read morethe public Springfield Library. I have been going to Barnes & Noble and spending a fortune on books. My friends got me to go into the Springfield library and sign up and get a library card. It is 100% free since I live within the city limits. I had no idea how far libraries have come since the days of being in school. You can order books online. You can read books online. You can have them brought out and get delivered to your car curbside. It was such an eye-opening experience of how much money I have been wasting buying books only to not finish reading them. The girls inside the library were so helpful and friendly, teaching me how to scan and bring back my own books if I'm in a hurry. I have had a great experience going to the Springfield Public Library. They have comfortable seating to read a book before you check it out. I had noticed several people there seeming to just relax and enjoy themselves. They have tables in the back for people who want to study. I noticed people with laptops, possibly doing homework or work. It was quiet and peaceful. I have found myself going to the Springfield Public Library twice a month now. On the plus side, I'm no longer spending money buying books that I can read for free. Great for the budget!

5-stars for little kiddos! I'd heard from others that the Springfield library was better than…read moreEugene's as far as kids go, so I finally took our daughter (16 months) there yesterday to check it out. We were greeted by a very friendly guy named Mark, who explained all of the different sections and where to find age appropriate stuff for my daughter. He also gave us a little welcome bag with a free book! We are not members so we're unable to check out any books, but did explore what they had (loved the *giant* books available). Mostly, though, my daughter loved exploring all the different play areas, toys and the art table! There is definitely much more in the way of toys and entertainment for kids vs. Eugene. There is an enclosed play area for babies/toddlers that has squishy cushions, foam climbing structures, and bins of blocks and sturdy toys. There is also an area on the other side of the kids section with chairs and a little puppet theater, which you can play with on your own, but I also wonder if they have some sort of programs with it? We stayed for about an hour and she was happily entertained by books, the train set, coloring and some noisy shaky blocks. I'm sure we could have stayed even longer and explored more, but she was getting a little grumpy/hungry so had to get lunch. :) I'm sure we'll be back, and would highly recommend to parents who are looking for a fun place to take their kids--it's welcoming, clean, entertaining, free, and good in any weather.

Wow, I called the police out here about a month or so ago to report some additional damage that had…read morebeen done to my car. The officer that they sent out here a lady, asked me if I had any enemies and I told her about an incident that I had had at the senior living complex prior to moving to this location. She seemed to be more interested in that than she was the the additional damage that was done to my car. I asked her if she wanted to see the photographs of my car prior to the damage that I had been reporting, she said no. Spent quite a long time researching me, and left here without filing a report. I assume she was trying to protect the person I was having problems with prior to moving to this location. She seemed more interested in that person's reputation that my safety... UNBELIEVABLE. I no longer feel safe where I live.

We had a mental health emergency while dealing with a traumatic situation, and a concerned family…read moremember called emergency services (she didn't know about Cahoot as she was from out of state). The police spent SO MUCH time talking to me, understanding the situation, and making sure that EVERYONE was okay. In the end, they got me help while still being compassionate and attentive to my needs. I was impressed by their professionalism and compassion, and I was so grateful for their actions that night. And yes, they fully encouraged the use of Cahoots. I just wanted to post this because I feel like police get a lot of bad rep, but there are legit reasons for needing them. And Springfield (OR) police are some of the best! I want to show my support and maybe encourage others to see their positive attributes.

I love this library branch! The librarians are all very friendly and there is always something good…read moreon the lucky day shelf. I used to go to this branch every week before I moved to the other side of town, and I definitely miss it.

Really awesome service. Kind and efficient employees, but loud...so loud. This is a library, right?…read moreThe staff should model quiet for their patrons, I think. Otherwise great!

I love the herb section! Great for my little garden. The game room was an unexpected bonus as well…read moreand I'm really happy with the variety of services. Being able to rent out kitchenware or other household appliances is such a game changer

Everyone is so friendly and every process is seamless. Seeds, video, games, baking pans, printing,…read morethe library offers so much more than just books and has something for everyone

Wow, I love this place and I'm so happy to have found it during my stay in Eugene…read more What a beautiful, wholesome yet exciting spot! This is indeed too free things to do in town. It is very well maintained and I enjoyed seeing so much variety there. Easy to visit as there are enough parking spot in the lot.

What a beautiful place so many roses and different flowers. You should stop in and check it out if…read moreyou have the time.

Every trip, we try to go on a few hikes and this year one we chose was Skinner's Butte in Eugene…read more It's easy to get to with plenty of free parking in the parks surrounding it. There are easy walking paths and multiple trails going up and down different sides. It was a cloudy day, but pleasant for walking. At the top are different lookout points with benches, picnic tables, etc., perfect for great views as you explore the area. The most fun part was the natural climbing wall on the one side. It has its own dedicated lot as well. Portions are closed, but most have permanent fixture points for climbing rope. Definitely a fun free activity if you're into climbing. This is a great free and active activity on your next trip here.

Great experience I visited this place its like a adventure jungle and we can go with partner family…read moreand friends

I love this place it have plenty of space for the dogs to run. It's not muddy like all the other…read moredog parks. The people here are nice and have common sense on how to react when things happen. My dog love it and when she gets closer she always whines in excitement wanting to get out and play. My dog (Riley) is the greeter of the dog park so if you come you will be greeted by a golden lab.

What an amazing beautiful dog park. It's huge, basically 3 parks linked together as one. That…read morebeing said you best keep an eye on your pup. They easily switch from one park to the next out of your view. The center of the dog park is a bit muddy and swampy after a rain so be sure to bring your mud boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. There is a path for humans but if you stay on it you will definitely not be able to keep up with your pup. There is also a box for sticks that pups can play with. My pupper loves to find the hugest sticks and run begging for them to be thrown. The rest of the park is awesome too. There are turkeys that roam the property and trails that surround the park. It's definitely something that dog lovers should check out.