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.

Beware! Linn Co. Parks is now charging $9 per day to park. There's a $75 annual option, but that's…read morenot available at the park itself.

Visited for one night Oct 2025. Nice park. Loop B closed for the season. Few people here which is a…read moregood thing as spots are closer together than I like. But my biggest issue was the deep rumbling noise at night starting around 3am. Haven't a clue what in the area would make that noise but haven't been able to fall back to sleep. Early Monday crew working?

Bohemia Park is a great space for getting together with family and friends, for walking and for…read moremusic. Several years ago we had a Hills family reunion breakfast at one of the parks nice picnic structures. The ample parking was close to the picnic area so it was easy to set up our breakfast. Everything within the grounds of the park are wonderfully maintained, and provided a very pleasant outdoor space. The park is also located conveniently to town, the Coast Fork Food Stand, and the Mining Museum. Go have a fun day in Cottage Grove!

This park is beautiful. It is a wonderful addition to Cottage Grove. The fountain and the…read moreamphitheater are amazing. I love coming here for concerts during the summer. It is so nice to sit outside and eat food from a local food truck and listen to local bands. The play structure is so unique and fun. All of the kids in my life love coming here. The bathrooms are incredibly clean and nice. The park is really amazing. I hope the town can keep it this way. Pick up your trash and don't vandalize.

A beautiful hike. We did the waterfall loop, which is about a 3 mile hike that takes you by Koosah…read moreand Sahalie Falls. We brought the dogs and the kids, and we had a blast. The scenery was stunning and the trail condition was perfect. We'd definitely come back here again.

What a gift it is to be surrounded by so much natural beauty. Today I was able to hike Sahalie…read moreFalls, Koosah Falls, and Tomalitch Blue Pool, all in one out and back 10.5 mile trek. The drive to the trailhead took 2.5 hours from my home in Portland, so we left by 6. If you arrive after 9 or 10 you have to deal with the crowds. Sahalie Falls was first and can be accessed very easily from the parking lot - no hike required. Keep this one in mind if you have mobility limitations. If you're up for it, hit the trail here. A short distance along the Mckenzie Creek will take you to Koosah Falls. Gorgeous, with falling turquoise water. Want a scare? Look up the fools who cliff jump from here. Incredible. After that you pass by the reservoir, then have a nice hike along a soft pine needle path down to Tomalitch Blue Pool. Again with the cliff jumping. Don't do it! So dangerous. But do carefully follow the pink ribbons over the rock ledge and down to the shore. You can swim if you dare in the 38 degree water. At least dunk your feet. The hike back to where you parked at Sahalie is 5 miles. Pack a lunch, a lot of water (I finished my 3 liters), and enjoy the day.

850 N. Shore Drive, Lowell, OR 97452 43.9230° N, 122.7966° W…read more Located about 21 miles southeast of Eugene, or 17 miles from Springfield, Lowell State Recreation Site has become one of our favorite recreation spots in the area. For those coming from out of town who don't necessarily want to camp, its location also makes staying at a motel in Eugene or Springfield and making this a day trip very practical. Our first visit was July 3rd. The parking lot was busy, as you might expect going into the holiday, but we were still able to find parking. We liked the area enough that when we returned for several days in August, Wednesday through Sunday, we purchased the $60 annual pass rather than continuing to pay the $10 day-use fee. During our August visits, there was plenty of available parking. The recreation site is well maintained. The flushing restrooms were clean during our visits, and we observed friendly park employees greeting guests and answering questions. There are mature trees providing some welcome shade, open areas, a playground, and a few places to sit. There aren't enough shaded benches that I would depend upon finding one, however. We brought our folding camp chairs and found our own comfortable spot under the trees. For getting onto Dexter Reservoir, there are two concrete boat-launch lanes with floating docks. There is also a rocky shoreline area that works for launching kayaks. You can unload reasonably close to this area, but not directly at the water's edge, so be prepared to carry your kayak and equipment the remaining distance. See the photos for a better idea of the layout. For us, kayaking is what really made this location worth returning to. The reservoir is beautiful, with forested shoreline, surrounding hills and some wonderful views from the water. From Lowell, my map measurement put Dexter State Recreation Site at approximately 0.9 mile across the reservoir. Other destinations around the reservoir make it possible to do more than simply paddle around immediately in front of the boat ramp. We are novice kayakers and were able to paddle from Lowell to Dexter State Recreation Site and back without difficulty, even with some recreational boat traffic on the reservoir. Obviously, conditions can change with wind, weather and boat activity, so our experience shouldn't be taken as a guarantee of what another day will be like. And, for anyone wondering about the August water temperature away from shore: it's cool. I can personally verify that after flipping my kayak and unexpectedly going for a swim. Thankfully, I was wearing my life jacket. After visiting once in July and then returning for several days in August, we came away liking Lowell State Recreation Site even more. Clean facilities, plenty of parking during our visits, good water access, beautiful scenery and enough reservoir to explore that we haven't become bored with it. We bought the annual pass for a reason. We'll be back.

leaving the review to support this business! visited from out of state for a bit and wanted to go…read morekayaking. called the owner (I believe) and she not only informed that there are algae at the lake initially chosen by us, but reccomended another one and dropped off the kayaks before the promised time. the kayaks themselves were really good and included life jackets. highly reccomend!

From the owner: Whether it's paddleboarding, kayaking or a family party that needs trampolines and slides. Call us…read moreand we will meet you at the lake and set up your day of fun. We are a small family owned business eager to please. We deliver to lakes in lane county.

This is my second time completing this trail. It is very popular so make sure to get here early if…read moreyou don't want to park far from the trailhead. There are dig out restrooms available at the trailhead as well as a trash bin. The trail is easy though there are some boulders you need to scramble over in the lava fields. You will walk along a beautiful river and cross a couple foot bridges and streams along the way. Once at the blue pool you will truly see that the photos you've seen online are not edited! The water is unbelievable. You can walk down to the water but it is not recommended to jump in unless you are experienced. The water is 30 degrees year around and several injuries have occurred here- so be wise and have fun.

It rained the whole drive over it seemed! But the trees kept the hike dry. Free parking and porta…read morepotties at the front entrance. The trail is a fairly easy one but you have to watch where you step. The first .75 miles was quite flat but the next .75 miles was fairly rocky. My husband and I both rolled our ankles at different points. Once you get to the actual spot to see the blue pools, there is one sign that says no biking. At that point, veer off towards the water area to see the pool! We missed it and were in the zone of walking and we ended up going too far! Don't go to the bridge that only has one side to hold on to. That means you've gone too far

This is such a cute little park! I love that it's nestled into a quiet neighborhood…read more My husband and I love to take walks from our house to this park. It's not terribly far, but it's fun to get out and just enjoy the neighborhood. Neighbor's are always friendly, waving at us as we walk by, even saying hi. The park itself is pretty tiny, nothing really exciting about it. But if you're looking for a small park that's quiet, it's perfect. We've taken picnic items and just relaxed in the grass and shade to have a nice lunch. We've gone to Subway nearby and picked up sandwiches that we stop to eat in the park. Every once in a while it's fun to indulge our inner 5-year old selves by going down the slide or hanging from the monkey bars. It's an evening destination for us when it's cool for a great walk. I've been coming here for years, and will definitely return. I love that it's close enough to my house to walk to, get some good exercise, and just enjoy a relaxing outing.

Playground is up to date and maintained. Any stand irresponsible dog owners who allow they dogs to…read morepoop in a child's playground and then not even pick it up...this is a gated playground so the pet owner had to let the dog inside instead of letting it out in the open space. So parents and children beware.

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.