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.

Great park that's well maintained. Right next to a large dog park. Very glad they have a water…read morefountain.

Visited this park for the first time today with the whole family. Perfect place to bring the kids…read moreto play on the playground, throw the football in the big open field and even bring your dogs to run around in the dog park.

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.

Good local neighborhood park. Two separate play structures (2-5 yr and 5+) Swings, Sandbox, Benches…read moreand a few picnic tables. The only downsides are there are no restrooms and the swings are a bit too low to the ground. My 5 year olds feet kept dragging on the ground as she was swinging. Overall, nice clean park we'll visit again.

I was holding this one back this one for a milestone review, but forgot to make it #700 and 800…read morewill be a ways off yet. This is a place I hold dear to my heart. If Yelp had been around to check in when I was growing up, I'd probably be the Duchess for life here. Duchess emeritus. Whatever. Tandy Turn Park is embedded in so many of my childhood memories that it will always evoke a smile, a fond memory, and a little bit of wishfulness to go back and hold fast to those memories. The park is located at the end of Tandy Turn, which dead ends on this side. It's a good sized park with plenty of grass for playing, parties, picnics, and so on. The playground equipment includes a merry-go-round, slide, swings, and a few other pieces of equipment. There's a picnic table or two as well, but not a lot of benches outside those. I'm not sure if the ground is barn mulch (old school from when I was a kid) or one of those manufactured safety surfaces that are often in parks now. This park is one in Eugene that feels more like a secret, and is certainly more secluded, because you can't just drive by it; both streets that lead to it are dead ends. You have to know it's there, which is probably why it's usually very quiet and is almost exclusively people from the neighborhood. My sister and I often played or had our birthday parties here (birthday parties were mostly her domain; my birth month has always been iffy when it comes to good weather in Oregon) when our mom, sister, and I lived with my grandparents for a few years (they lived in a home one house down from the park for about 40). My mom then lived in the home for another 15 years after they passed away, before she sold the home in 2017. What actually makes me the saddest about having sold the home is that to go to this park we would have to drive there and park, and there's not a parking lot so folks would be parked in front of people's homes. However, so many areas are connected easily to this park--Tandy Turn, Sharon Way, and that web of streets; and there's a path from Tandy Turn to Lariat Drive and that collection of streets. Tandy Turn Park represents a bit of my childhood that I won't be able to capture again in the same way, with my own children should I have them or with friends and family, and along with that memories of my grandma or grandpa walking down to tell us to come home, or my grandparents neighbors keeping watch over us since there's not (or wasn't at the time) a fence separating them from the park, just some landscaping. I am sad to lose that deep, half-century family connection; my mom and uncle were young enough when my grandparents moved to Oregon that they may have played and/or hung out here, too, or maybe were there when the park was created (my mom has shared that this area of Eugene was not nearly as developed in the 1960's, and much of it was still farmland). Perhaps my strongest memory related to the park is of my older step-cousin (who I'd always thought was so cool) taking us down here when it was raining and sliding down the twisty slide in the rain; I wonder if she remembers that. It reminds me of warm afternoons playing with my sister; occasionally Danielle, Jessica, Annie, and sometimes Trevor, Justin, Richard, and Christina and Charity; of our house being the place we'd run for water or a bathroom break since we were by far the closest; of sliding down the incredibly hot metal twisty slide in the summer because it we loved it too much not to; of hiding in the evergreens that line the edge of the park when we're playing hide and seek; of taking turns being the one who had to push the merry-go-round as fast as it would go whilst the others hung on for dear life (or sometimes tried to show off and stand up with no hands as it swung as fast as we could make it go); or of pumping and pumping to swing as high as we could and then taking a leap! Even memories of my young, over-imaginative self being afraid at night of what might happen in the park or hearing ghosts from there are now unexpectedly comforting. Wrapping up what will probably be my most sentimental Yelp review ever, I better not forget to say that there are no facilities at this park: If you visit, best do so with an empty bladder. And although it is not a dog park, you will see dogs here and walking through the park with their owners since the park connects Sharon/Woodside/Buff to Tandy Turn and even Lariat by way of the park. Enjoy your time here.

My little one (2yo) loves loves LOVES Tiny Tots! It's a large space filled with plenty of things to…read morekeep young bodies and minds busy, and there is also a separate snack room, nursery/changing area and bathrooms. Tiny Tots is located within a church, but they are NOT affiliated and only rent the space. It is also a co-op, which means in addition to paying to join (very reasonable fee) you are required to complete a handful of duties to help keep things running smoothly here, but I think the extra commitment is fair and easy to do. It is only open/available from September - June, coinciding with the regular school year

There are so many things I love about Tiny Tots! We joined when my son was on the younger end for…read moremembership (which goes up to 5 years). At 11 months, he can't yet play with all of the toys, but he loves all of the open space to crawl and the soft blocks to climb on. He also really loves watching and following the bigger kids around. As a parent, I love having a playground that is safe and never too crowded as well as indoors when the weather is bad. I have gotten a few other families to join because it is nice to meet up there. We can relax a bit while the kids play rather than hosting a playdate at our houses. I also really like that it is a non-profit run by the parents and that it is co-op style, so everyone pitches in to keep the playground clean and well-run. It is nice to have a space we are all invested in.

Good play structure for 3-4yo toddlers. Only 2 swings (1 bucket 1 normal). Sand area was pretty dug…read moreout but the kids still liked it. Not contained at all so easy for kids to get into the street. Portable toilet was DISGUSTING. Lots of people come here with their dogs.

I used to take the kids I nannied to this park and they loved it! It's super close to the Oakway…read moreCenter and conveniently located. The park itself always has kids and families enjoying the play structures or just walking around. There is a nice walking path and also a kids water play area which is fun on a warm day. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park but you can also post up on a grassy spot. Do you like basketball? There's a small court here just for you! The city did a nice job with the landscaping so you actually feel like you're at a nice park not just a grass field with a bench like some parks are. I suggest grabbing some lunch to go at the Oakway Center and having a nice picnic here!

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.

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.

Hendricks Park is one of those places that I knew was around town, but never visited until after I…read moremoved away and came back to visit. I grew up in the Cal Young area or Santa Clara, so I wasn't very often in this part of town and though Eugene isn't a huge city, you can easily not hit other areas of town. Hendricks Park is the oldest park in the city. It's mostly known as a rhododendron garden, but it has native plants as well. There are trails throughout for you to explore the place. It's really peaceful and beautiful when the weather is nice, and you'll forget you're in the city.