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    Lakeside Junction Dog Park

    5.0 (1 review)

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    John Topits Park

    4.1(7 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    A very nice park & lake tucked away in an urban neighborhood. Quite honestly, the Mrs & I stumbled…read moreupon it as we drove by. No fees & a nice parking area as you enter off of Hull street, close to Newmark. They don't allow motorized boats, but we spotted a couple of kayaks floating by, with the occupant casting a fishing line out. Beautiful scenery with well maintained, mostly shaded, asphalt trails. Very peaceful & the people we did see on the trail were polite & cordial.

    Oh how I wish I could give the stars this park deserves. Beautiful scenery with a stunning lake,…read moreawesome trails covered in gorgeous trees. Spots to fish and BBQ, launch non-motorized boats - great park! But unfortunately, it's frequently a camping spot for transients. And while not all transients are bad, we have experienced some that are on drugs, yelling, riding bikes at uncomfortably fast speeds, or just spitting and yelling at passersby. There was even a blunt sitting on an empty park bench. Which, shouldn't be an issue as marijuana is legal in this state, however, not only would someone not know what it's laced with, there are frequently children walking in that park and might come across it. If I didn't have my two dogs and my protector husband with me, you wouldn't catch me alone in that park ever. But with my bodyguards and always being alert and choosing my path wisely, I have some of the most amazing walks there!

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    John Topits Park - There's plenty of parking.  Didn't see one homeless person.  Paved trail with lots of shade. It was lovely!!

    There's plenty of parking. Didn't see one homeless person. Paved trail with lots of shade. It was lovely!!

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    William Tugman State Park

    William Tugman State Park

    3.5(24 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    This was my 1st overnight outing since COVID. If you're not a huge fan of camping, renting a yurt…read moreis the way to go! It has a lot of amenities while still being immersed in the out-of-doors. The yurts are solid structures with a lockable door, lights, heater, air purifier, electrical outlets, small table, and bunk beds. Each yurt has its own "site" with fire pit (with grate), large picnic table, outdoor faucet, and room to park 2 vehicles (2nd vehicle is $7/night). There are centrally located restrooms. They also sell firewood for $5/bundle at the camp. There are volunteer camp attendants on-site, so you never feel alone. It's like a little village out in the woods. Eel Lake has a trail around part of it and docks for boats and fishing, as well as a small swimming area. When we were there, it was pretty windy in the afternoon with choppy waves, so lake activities are best done in the morning. For a non-camper, it's a great balance between amenities/civilization and wilderness!

    GOOD: This is a nice park with plenty of amenities. Unlike many Oregon State Parks, the sites are…read morewell separated and offer some sense of privacy. There's a small sand beach on the lake, a playground, lots of open spaces and some trails. The lake has a 10mph speed limit so you don't have to suffer from the wakeboard/ski crowd and their blaring stereos competing for whose music is least bad. ATVs aren't allowed to operate there either so it stays mostly quiet. BAD: To no fault of the park, it is at the base of a grade on Hwy 101 and so the noise of trucks (and the cosplaying 'look at me' guys on Harley's) climbing and Jake braking while descending the hill really makes relaxing outside when it's otherwise quiet difficult to impossible. You can hear the louder ATV's on the dunes to the west too. The weekdays are especially bad for trucks. As you've probably gathered, I like my outdoors quiet, so if you're a party camper who makes noise, this noise probably just fine and this would be a 5 star park. If you like quiet, then 3.

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