I don't review many parks, but felt ABP deserved some mention. ABP is like the "Central Park" of…read moreEugene. It is huuuuge and has so many walking/biking paths, ponds, artwork, gardens, and many places to explore. You can definitely get lost and feel away from the city here. I loved that it runs along the river and has nooks to explore. The path goes across the bridge and has amazing views at the top. There's a fun little pathway to the island and it was cool to be able to go onto the island and be that much closer to the ducks and geese. Everywhere you go has something interesting. It was also extremely clean. The park is large enough to disperse the crowd, allowing privacy. We were able to let our dog offleash to run around for a bit. Just keep in mind there are a lot of people and dogs walking around, though. Around under the bridge, we did see some sketchy folks. Be careful not to lean on the railings because there were tons of webs AND the owner of those webs! I'm talking about a spider in between almost every railing. Parking was easy. We mapped it to ABP and it took us to a free parking lot with a lot of empty spaces. Overall, the park was a great escape from the city. Sunsets are so beautiful with the reflections and serene sound of the water.

There was no way we were coming to Tracktown and not going for a run. Of course, in my dreams it…read morewould have been in Hayward Field but I'm not a track star (that's my son). I'm a distance runner so outdoor on a gorgeous trail suits me perfectly! I knew I wanted to hit Pre's Trail and now I wish we'd gone more than once. This was such a lovely loop, I could have easily done it 3-4x. The longest distance is 4 miles. If you're a marathoner one loop isn't going to cut it for a majority of your needs but it's really nice out here. The trees were all changing colors, we spotted some gorgeous birds and I LOVE birds. It made my entire morning and I'm glad I got to experience it with my bestie. I've been cycling 300+ miles a week lately and it really felt good to get out of the saddle and move my legs in a different way. It's almost marathon training time for me, so getting out on Pre's Trail helped jump start my transition into incorporating my running back into my daily routine. If I lived nearby I'd be here daily for walks and runs. Beautiful park.

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.

Skinner (not Skinner's) Butte Park is the the location of the homestead of Eugene's founder, named…read moreEugene Skinner, and is one of the city's oldest parks. It's a large park right on the banks of the Willamette River and offers a variety of activities. There's the playground, RiverView Discovery Village, which is fairly large and has some pretty cool. It has various structures for kids to play on and around, representing storefronts, a stagecoach, and so on. There's the typical slides and swings and stuff that you'll find at a playground as well. They also have a "splash pad", which is a circular pipe sticking out of the ground about 10 feet, but it does spray so I guess it's something. The park fronts the river, and although the playground is not immediately on the bank of the river it's close enough that you'll want to keep a close watch on your children (every year there are tragedies along the Willamette). There is no fencing or anything around the playground, which seems like a no-brainer in this location but I guess not, and that's why I give the three-star rating instead of four. It's just a really nerve-wracking park especially for parents of small children. There could be more picnic tables around the playground... there's at least three, but that may be it. There's lots of green space for folks to spread out on the grass as well, which several people were doing whilst we were here celebrating my daughter's birthday. There was a drum circle that showed up about 20 minutes before we left as well and that was kinda cool. Part of the general park area are the Columns, remnants of a basalt quarry that existed for a few decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a pretty popular spot for rock climbing. It's a short distance from the playground area. I went with a class as a middle schooler and was not too keen on climbing myself. Then there's the titular Butte, which one can hike to the top or drive. I've never hiked up myself, but the drive is sometimes closed to traffic when fires are a concern. There are biking trails, a community garden, and the Campbell Senior Center is on the eastern edge of the park as well. There are bathrooms here, and although I didn't go into them my sister and friend did and apparently they're kinda weird--no doors on the stalls. I suppose that must be some sort of safety measure? It's fairly odd, regardless. There's a fairly decent sized parking lot to the east of the playground as well, and parking along the southern end of the park (at the base of the Butte).

It's always a nice time at Skinner's Butte Park no matter what time of year it is. A little colder…read moreon the path by the river, but still a breath of fresh air!

I love this park! There are so many fun things to do! This park is an OT dream!!! There is a teeter…read moretotter, steps that move up and down by applying pressure, several unique slides, and a very cool and unique merry go round!

A quiet park for the kiddos with play structures and teeter totters. Dog walking, frisbee folks,…read morerelaxing for my lunch breaks. A hidden gem!

Laid back. We played frisbee with our dog on an open field and it was a blast. Bathrooms are…read moreunfortunately locked, this travel to the nearby restaurants if you need to go.

Monroe Park is located west of downtown Eugene. This is another one of your average neighborhood…read morepark but it also has basketball hoops and a nice play structure for kids with a sand area. Some of the area has hills and there are plenty of trees to find shade under on a hot day. There is grass for hanging out on and picnic tables for lunch time. This site actually used to be a school in the 60's but is now just a park. You can park on the street and there are also bathrooms for use if needed. What's special about this park is that it has public art for everyone to enjoy which adds a nice touch.

We're traveling from Pendleton Oregon. I needed a break. So I called this Campground, They had one…read morespot available. I'm so glad that I did . At first.I was a little nervous because when you go down by the creek for the day use people are a little sketchy. We did not see one of them in the RV part of the park. They all stay down by the creek on the day use area. It was a great price Everything was perfect No frills, but a nice shade tree a shower and a creek . When traveling that's all you need. We felt safe at night. We left our chairs out and everything was perfect. We checked in on Monday and there's a young mom in there with a baby. She couldn't have been sweeter. She was helpful and just really kind. She told us where to go get coffee in the morning. The town is maybe a mile and a half. We rode our bike . On my way back to wherever I'm going. I would stop here again. THANK YOU for taking us last minute.

I love this park and used to take my dog there often - sadly I am no longer in the area! Not…read moreoverly manicured and the trail along the river is lovely

This really is a great park. There are basketball courts, lots of playground equipment, a great…read moreconcrete skatepark, and plenty of nice grassy and shaded areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The only negative about this park is that at the skatepark there are teenagers with filty mouths and no idea of respect. I would recommend always supervising young children at the skatepark.

This a nice park but the only dislike I have is that no one picks their dog wastes. Come on now,…read morepeople lay in the grass and enjoy the weather. So please pick up your dogs leavings.

Tugman Park is a nice park in South Eugene. This neighborhood park has a large lawn area and a nice…read moresized playground at the back of the lawn. I like where the playground is situated, as even a runner is unlikely to find its way to the street before a caregiver catches up to them. The playground is has a sawdust surface throughout. There are some toddler swings and a structure that's suitable for small children which I appreciated. They had the "regular" type of baby swing but also combined swing I hadn't ever seen before, on which an older child or adult is on one side and the baby/toddler is on the other so they can swing together. Kind of a cool setup. There's also a sand pit here. I never know whether that's a good or bad thing... I put my little one in it so she could feel the sand and she was not having it. We'd met my friend here and her kids had a lot of fun in the sand until we moved to another area of the park. In addition to several benches scattered around the park, there are flush toilets here too. Parking is on the street only, but there's plenty of it.

Tugman Park is a well maintained neighborhood park in South Eugene. There is a large grass area for…read morepicnicking, easy street parking and a walking trail for a morning or evening stroll. This park does have bathrooms which is very convenient when bringing your kids here. This park has your average play structure along with some old school equipments like metal slide, metal jungle gym and teeter totters. On a hot day those might be too hot for the kiddos but there is a separate play structure and a coupe of benches to hang out on. There isn't much shade here besides one tree in the grass. It stays pretty quiet here which is nice and relaxing. If you need some food you are a short drive to Safeway, Albertsons or even Hideaway Bakery!