Oh. My. FUN. We has heard of this place because my daughter was invited to a birthday party there…read more I didn't let her attend as I didn't know there family and wouldn't let her drive that far with people I don't know. So we went as a family. Now let me tell you this is SO much fun. Expect to get SOAKING wet with paint. I'd 100% suggest keeping your hair NOT painted as it makes for a HUGE mess. But definitely get the car seats covered so you don't transfer paint. I'd also suggest if it's cold outside, or quite honesty simply for COMFORT, to bring a change of clothes. And go change at Starbucks or something after. We were ALL super cold on the ride home. I think that you definitely don't need as much time as you're allotted as you run out of paint FAST. And we used every last drop!!! It was an EPIC family fun afternoon. I DO think it absolutely stinks that you can't change there...they should get a changing area or figure something out because hello everyone is WET!! Other than that, 5 stars for fun. Less one for the inconvenience of not being able to change THERE.

Took my son there today for this 13th Birthday and it was a party of 4. It was the most fun that…read moreIve had in a while and was totally worth the experience. We would all be thrilled to go again, and it's awesome that Splatterbox is close to the Albany Carousel; which we also went for a couple rides on and checked out before we went to the paint war/party. I highly recommend this for a unique, and fun experience for families, couples, friends - anyone who likes the idea of going buck wild with paint in an interior safe space or who is enthused by paintball wars but doesn't like the pain associated with them...this is for you.

Stumbled upon this little park and I'm so glad we did! My three year old has a lot of energy and…read morethis park did not disappoint. Playground equipment seemed very new and the area itself was quite clean. The playground was sitting in front of a lush green area which I believe has a creek behind it; beautiful. My old complaint is the lack of restroom. Other than that, a cute little community play area!

Oh, I loved this. My BFF lives in Salem, so I know they have a carousel since we've visited with…read morethem. But I don't even know how I found out Albany had a carousel a couple weeks ago and I'm really glad we did. It was worth the 50 minute drive from Eugene. We went on a Wednesday, because they have happy hour on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. (they close at 4). Rides were half off (usually $2 per ride token). Some of the concessions are half off as well which was nice! And don't sleep on the concession stand; it's got a great menu and it's reasonably priced. Since I was there with my toddler, an adult was required to ride with her to make sure she was secure (there are not restraints on the animals) and for that reason, the accompanying adult was free. My sister and I took turns on baby duty, though we did all go on at least once (so that used two tokens). And they do a free ride as the final ride, so we all had fun on that one too. This place is run by volunteer power. So thankful for them all so we can have a great time! The historic part of the carousel is that the mechanism is a Dentzel 1909 piece donated by the great-grandson of the founder of Dentzel Carousel Corporation and the National Carousel Association. The objective was to enchant people with the finest carousel in the world, and they may well have met the brief here. There is a menagerie of animals here and they are all beautiful. The outside animals are stationary, and the inner two rows are "jumpers" (they move up and down). The animals are all hand-carved. I think I heard on the video playing in the souvenir shop that the outer animals cost $10,000 and $7,500 for the jumpers, and they're worth it because of the beauty and labor expended. Downstairs there's a museum, which we didn't have an opportunity to visit this time. But I am really looking forward to checking it out. The gift shop (also volunteer-run) has some really nice items, from carousel-specific to more generic gift items. I just wish they had more for smaller children, because I wanted to buy a t-shirt for my toddler but had no luck. But there is a sticker for every one of the animals on the carousel! I bought a couple stickers for the two my daughter rode on. Each of the animals has names, too, which would have made my search easier but I managed. They have a few rooms for rent, so you can have parties or events here. You can also join as a member at one of several levels and get a variety of benefits, one of which is unlimited rides. I can imagine this would be a magical place for a birthday party. I really have to applaud the thought and care that went into creating this attraction. They have some fantastic events; their 21-and-older Derby Day event is sold out weeks in advance. They have weekly story time events, and if we're in Eugene when they happen we may drive up for it. There was a tea, and a Mother's Day event is planned (with a free ride for the moms!). They even have a weekly sensory friendly period, when the carousel runs quiet (yay for DE&I!). I really appreciate the focus on inclusivity here, from the aforementioned sensory days to weight inclusion. There's even a Tea-Rex dinosaur themed tea party coming up! They also give back to the community, such as their carving program for teens to learn the craft. It's simply wonderful. There's free street parking on the blocks around the carousel. Besides that, parking gets a little tricky so you'll want to consult their webpage to see what the parking options are. I cannot wait to visit again with my daughter for more fun rides and to explore the museum. (Review #2400, May 8, 2026.)

Awesome lil museum that is so amazing! They carve each & every animal for the carousel! Each ride…read moreis $2 & you get the ride token from The gift shop or the ice cream Counter. Great staff! Everyone was so happy & helpful! Def a must see if you are in Albany.

This has been a fantastic pool for teaching my daughter to swim. She's had a variety of teachers,…read moremost of them are college students working part time at the pool. This comes with it pros and cons. Some are great with kids and some can't quiet get them to focus. Overall, the kids usually have fun and learn valuable skills. The pool and facility is old. I'm looking forward to the new facility they are planning. The staff has always been very receptive to feedback. If I've ever had something to say, good or bad, they listen and do what they can to make it the best place they can.

Love love love the Mid Willamette YMCA I swim regularly and I am always able to find a lane or a…read morespot in the jacuzzi.. it's safe and clean. I am glad they are getting ready to remodel the women's locker room.

Had a great time! We already have our team outfits designed for next year!…read more Good points: Easy online sign up, decent tee, friendly and enthusiastic staff, 2 excellent en route drink/service stations, ample toilets & showers, and gorgeous wooded hiking trails. Watch out: Fee parking, too-easy obstacles (you don't need to train), the mud portions were mere thigh-high bog wading, and one bog smelled of cattle runoff. Remember: They have NO customer service after sign up, and there is no secure area for valuables, so plan well!

Delightful park with playground, restrooms, shade trees, ball park, picnic tables, pavilion, ball…read morefields, basketball and tennis courts.

We love everything about RiverCity Rock Star Academy!…read more My daughter is about to start her 4th program with them, the Saturday Rockers. These programs run each season, with summer being a bit shorter than the others. She takes electric guitar lessons in the program, which teaches students not only how to play their instruments but also how to play together as a band. Each session includes one-on-one private lessons (which can be done anytime), then 2-hour band lessons (on Saturday in our case). So some students are learning guitar, others doing drums, bass, keyboard, or taking vocal lessons. They select a playlist of songs they want to learn and rehearse together, with full support from the instructors every step of the way. At the end of each program, they perform live in front of an audience. Sometimes it's mostly parents, other times they do shows in town, like at The Barn or Grand Theater. It's been very motivating for my daughter, and I started taking private lessons there myself recently. Every staff member and instructor genuinely cares about the success, safety, and satisfaction of the students and it shows. I think the pricing is very reasonable for everything you get, and there's not many places that do anything like this. It's a great location, too, because they can really play loud without disturbing anyone, yet it's also very close to downtown and lots of little restaurants to check out nearby. From the front, it may look small but once you go inside you and see how many rooms the place has, you'll see it's actually very spacious inside. There's also a good selection of guitars and gear to buy, with no pressure and very helpful staff. Check out their website and social media, or stop by and give them a try!

Am I the first person to review RiverCity Rock Star Academy on Yelp? That would be my honor…read more Why is a guy from Chicago raving about RiverCity Rock Star Academy? I could list 3 things but I'll focus on the third point. I purchased a beautiful white/white Jet JS-400 Guitar from Oregon, long distance. That process went great. 1) Timely updates in email. 2) Wonderfully packed. 3) Great SETUP of the guitar. I took the guitar out of the box and it was flawless. I tuned it, that was simple. The guitar played great out of the box. Normally you need to spend $50 getting a guitar "set up". Putting on new strings and making sure the "action" isn't too high. The "action" on my new Jet Guitar JS-400 was perfect. Let's call it medium. Too high and it's hard for a beginner to press down guitar strings. Strings too low and you get "fret buzz". My Jet guitar from RiverCity Rock Star Academy played great out of the box. Her Slovenian name is "Bela" pronounced "bay luh". (Jet Guitars are owned by Slovenians.) RiverCity Rock Star Academy staff are wonderful. Buy a guitar from them locally or long distance. Best Wishes from Chicago, IL Richard

We took a very terrific kayak tour yesterday on the Yaquina bay. The tour was lead by Lily, a very…read moreknowledgeable and personal guide. We were promptly met, fully briefed, outfitted with water and safety gear and we were off. Many sightings of sea life and great talks about the local fishing industry. Highly recommended!!!

Tour was wonderful! It ended up being only our group of four and Jeremy our guide made it an…read moreamazing experience. The sea lions were out in force and incredible to see. Relaxed pace which was perfect for a first time kid kayaker!