This was our first time here ever! The water, of course absolutely stunning. Driving out on the bar was such a fun experience and we found parking nice and easy because we got there very early. We did forget our cooler but other people were well prepared and we're quick to provide us with anything we asked for out of basic necessity like one single bottle of water. we were going out on a standard little inflatable boat, nothing fancy and we were out on the water for maybe an hour, but we did give up and go in because the jet skis are an issue. Everyone has a jet ski, there's so many jet skis! As we were packing up, the sheriff showed up and was starting to crack down on them, looking at lifejackets and parking permits, and some of them were starting to leave thank goodness, but we had already had our fill of their noise. Several of the jet skis were coming extremely close to our boat, which of course we don't have the reactivity that they do since we were motorless, and it felt incredibly uncomfortable overall. The view was gorgeous for three dollars. It was a fun experience and I definitely would come back and enjoy looking at other parts of the park. If you come prepared in the morning and set up a clear space for you and your loved ones this could be a fun all day experience, but don't be afraid to stand your ground against the jet skiers as They need to follow the rules and respect everyone's boundaries and safety. There was plenty of parking and there's a vault toilet on site by the bar so that was convenient too. read more

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This used to be a great accessible park to local residents. I don't want to pay to use this park every time I visit since that's what part of my taxes go to already. It's too bad used to be a great spot. read more

Went right before dark at sunset. Drove by some sports fields, a community garden, and then you get to the water and "beach". It's one of those city parks that has potential, but due to the sketchiness it's a little eh. Definitely some homeless people and some random stranglers. Some cars parked with people that look like they're possibly living there. Basically, just be aware of your surroundings. There's ducks and tons of rocks at the shore. Overall, a cool park to stop by and have a look. read more

Meldrum Bar Park - Parks Near Me - Gladstone, Oregon

just got a ticket for not having a permit, had no idea there's a fee to park. Absolutely ridiculous. I've been to nicer parks without a fee. The RC race track is awesome though. read more

It's kind of a rough park. Not really gorgeous views or nice amenities. But. There's a little bit of everything and it gets a lot of use. Tons of parking. Restrooms. Playing fields. Community garden. Play structures. Boat launch. Rocky beach (mostly fishermen). Sandy beach. Grassy area. I mostly go here to tend to my garden plot (annual fee, locked gates, free water access, required work parties). We enjoy the company of other gardeners and like the good sun and riparian soil to grow veggies for our family. read more

$3 per day parking fee has pissed off a lot of people. Bad idea. I'd like to know what they're doing with the money.

This park allows too many jet skiers and their constant noise makes the day unbearable ! They are allowed to keep going until after the park closes until dark. The residents around the park cannot get any rest from the noise ! Park officials please do something about this ! The noise pollution and environmental affect on the Willamette River itself is horrible! read more

Great place to let the dogs run on the beach. Sketchy people hang out here and 'fish' on a daily basis. Lots of campers here make me think people are homeless and trying to catch a meal in order to eat. I've had some odd conversations with folks here at the water, asking overly curious, personal questions. So, be observant while you're at this park. Perhaps in the summer it will be a better option, but winter and spring has been sketchy at best. The soccer field has nice bright lights, poop bag dispensers and a decent place for off leash play time with the dog. read more

So, I have to say, this is a pretty nice park. It has five baseball courts, three soccer fields, and one playground. My brother did soccer here; it was his second year. The parking lots are pretty big, and have room for two soccer team families. On the far side across from the playground, there is an asphalt walking path that leads to some trees, one of which (look for it!) is an awesome climbing tree. If you're living in Gladstone and haven't found this park, then you have your next addition to the bucket list! read more

Meldrum Bar Park - Parks Near Me - Gladstone, Oregon

It's nice out here but I know summer time have a lot of people here. As of now it just maybe five people. read more

Nice spot for river access, sports fields or the community gardens, but the few trails for hiking are over grown, littered and easy to stumble across a homeless camp. Does the city or county even do any trail maintenance or patroling? read more

This is a "hidden gem" of a park and it is nearly perfect. The exception is a percentage of the people who USE this park. I spent an hour one morning cleaning the beach... dirty diapers, beer cans, potato chip bags, underwear, clothing and broken toys. The next morning I returned to find two more dirty diapers and more trash. There are a few trash cans next to the only entrance/exit to the beach area that were not full. In addition is the homeless people who "live" there and refuse to use the port a pots that are supplied. If you've ever discovered your dog eats poop and/or you have stepped in human feces than you understand. I wouldn't want my child encountering such a mess. On a seperate visit, I and a large group, were stuck in a parking lot because there was a fight between men and the police had the exit road blocked off. Finally, I ventured to a different area of the park where tonight I was verbally accosted by a group of teenagers. I'm tough and I had my large dog with me but... four against one. It was frightening. If you care about safety and disease than stay away from this area. It is a toilet. I've spent time in Detroit Michigan. This was worse at every level. read more