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 love this library so much. It's very warm and welcoming and is definitely a true safe space for…read moreeveryone. I have been here for events and also just to browse and hang out and I always enjoy it. The librarians are very friendly and truly care about their work and helping people. There are four floors and you can get help with the elevator if needed. The fourth floor is mainly for events and usually isn't accessible at least by elevator. The library as a whole is very clean, well-marked, and easy to navigate. The librarians and volunteers are also happy to help you find what you need. A lot of people complain about there being a lot of unhoused people here sitting around and using the bathrooms but honestly they don't really cause a problem. The library is a safe space for everybody, not just people who have enough money to have a roof over their heads. If you have a problem with unhoused people using the library for shelter during the day, you don't belong in a library. They don't bother anyone, they don't trash the place, they pick up after themselves, and they keep to themselves. They behave a lot better than most kids I see out in public. This library is fantastic and the people who work in it are too. Keep funding places like this, we need them. Keep borrowing books, keep talking to librarians, keep volunteering, keep donating, even just picking up a book and putting it on the cart to be reshelved helps libraries retain their funding.

Architecturally an extraordinary space of light and height and airiness. When you first walk in…read morethere is a circular staircase leading up to a beautiful glass dome. But don't miss the gray spot on the floor directly beneath the dome which is the axis point for astonishing acoustics. Four floors. Spacious and bright. a comfortable place for reading.. but also so much more. The sitting/reading areas are filled with community members grateful for outlets to charge their phones and technology. There are puzzle tables set up on each floor and they were always occupied. Record player and LP collection. A "silent" electronic piano where someone was practicing with earphones on. Area to access assistive technology for patrons with more severe disabilities to facilitate communication. Also a braille printer. There was a teen area with comfortable chairs, free access to feminine hygiene products, computer gaming area. The proximity of the library to the bus station makes the library a welcoming space for teens who might need a break. The public library also partners with 15th Night, an intervention program that seeks to interrupt the problems leading to youth homelessness before it becomes a lifestyle. There's a snack bar in the foyer at the entrance to the library where tables permit patrons to enjoy a food and drink break. The library of things is a wonderful concept. It permits community members to borrow unusual items like metal detectors or shredder or bun pans in the shape of Harry Potter castle as well as Oregon state Park passes... And then return them when they're done. There's also a seed library that allows you to take seeds that have been brought in and take them home for planting. The children's book selection is extraordinary. And the spaces are comfortable and designed to accommodate children... including the largest enclosed outdoor space in Eugene so children don't have to feel that when they get to the library they are constrained by the requirement to be silent. The outdoor space has giant size Lincoln for building and benches for parents to sit. The area is also targeted for renovations and expansion to permit both families and classrooms to enjoy safer outdoor respite. Now easily one of my favorite places to spend time in Eugene

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

This is my favorite place to go roller skating during the day! I especially love going in the…read morespringtime to see the baby ducks. There's also a playground here if you have kiddos, and it's a great place to take dogs for a walk. Everyone is always pretty respectful when it comes to sharing the path too. I do have to agree this is not the safest place to be after the sun sets.

This park is one of the few easily- accessible places to take kids safely wading in the Willamette…read more Many other spots are narrow enough that a few seconds of a kid chasing a beach ball without paying much attention (as kids tend to do) will take them from the shore into deadly fast waters, but here you get a good 20-40 feet of usable wading water depending on the time of year. Like other riverfront parks in the area it has big grassy areas to lay about on, pull-up bars, a path, and bridges to cross the river with.

Beautiful rose garden. Found out that it's a memorial. We went in the night 8pm (still daylight)…read moreBeautiful.... Be careful as there was a man following me. My husband noticed. I was videoing and taking pics. Husband was a little ahead. It cut our trip short. Beautiful garden for sure. Just be mindful of the sketchy people that could be lurking.

Yes, just go. Summer and Spring and Fall, they all have their beautiful flowers. Right now the…read moreroses have peaked but are still pretty. Some super interesting other flowers are out like a artichoke thistle. Cool! Plenty of parking and shade and it was perfect for my elderly mom to take a short walk/stroll

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!

Brewer Park has 3 swings (1 baby swing), 2 slides, teeter totter, play structure for climbing,…read morebasketball court, picnic tables, and a large grassy area with lots of trees for shade. The ground covering is wood chips and there is no sand which is a plus if like me you don't like bringing home souvenirs from the park in your kiddos' shoes. The only down side was that the slides are not shaded and can get hot in the summer sun.

Adequate and quiet place to play, but not amazing. The equipment was pretty standard: they have two…read moreregular swings and a baby swing, slides, monkey bars, tunnel, and seesaw. Everything is pretty tall, so I would say it's probably better suited to kids over 8.

Awesome! They know their stuff, and in amazing detail (and if they don't know it, they can find it…read moreor direct you to it)... and while they understandably specialize in their Lane County environment, they're also great for the rest of the state as well.