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.

I'm really impressed with the attention to trails this season. They've done a wonderful job!!…read moreBeautiful and serene.

I was slowly starting to realize that Hazelnuts were a serious thing during our most recent trip to…read moreOregon. I decided I really wanted to have a Hazelnut experience. This coming from a girl who is obsessed with Cranberry bogs. I just love all things farming. I found us the largest orchard to visit in the Eugene area and it was spectacular. We came after brunch and walked around for a good while, admiring several of the orchards and trails. If I lived in the area I'd be here every single day. I typically walk 6-8 miles a day and nearly everyone here had a four legged friend with them, it felt like a little slice of heaven on earth. The trails were so peaceful and serene, the river flowing through in the back. It was complete tranquility. Great bird watching too! It's hard to believe a place so beautiful is free. I am most appreciative for the opportunity to spend some time here.

Got our car broken into parking here so be careful and stay safe everyone :/…read more Beautiful place with a beautiful path/walking trails Just don't leave anything in your car

The ridgeline trail system is often an forgotten about (or unknown) hiking option in Eugene. It…read moresprawls throughout south eugene with various trailheads and is very easy to follow. I would rate the difficulty as easy, more of a somewhat hilly walk, for most of the trails. It's a beautiful and accessible option for getting outside!

they were very disrespectful to me, my gf and my friends. they accused my gift making faces at…read morethem when she was making them at me. they tried to separate us because of PDA. I was giving her a piggy back ride to read the rule board. not PDA. sorry I can't read far away without my glasses. we tried to tell them but they refused to listen. we were also harassed by a middle aged woman, but they did nothing about it. prices are great, but nighttime lifeguards do not take their job seriously. they chose to laugh around and play on their phones. I did not get any names so I cannot tell you who it was. there was one dude with short blonde hair and slightly heavier.

Rating based on price changes, not on facility quality…read more Facility would be 4 strong stars. The price changes that are pushing for people to buy their all access pass is cost prohibitive. I would think that there would be some emphasis on trying to encourage parents to swim with their children. Instead, they're catering to the folks who can afford an elite pool membership. They need to provide an unlimited single pool access pass for parents and children. How is acting like an exclusive, for profit club working towards community building? Their new price scheme is exclusive, to say the least. I just want to teach my children to swim, but they're charging over $20 a visit for my two children and me to swim.

Great running trails, and I have great memories here as a child taking swimming lessons, going to…read morecamps, everything for a very young me! Amazon Park is essential.

5 starts for the dog park. They have both small and large dog areas and both are very large. Maybe…read morethe largest I have ever seen. Lose a star for no bathrooms near the dog park areas. We stopped on a road trip, from Portland to Grants Pass, to stretch our puppy's legs and hoped to get her some exercise and then sleep the next two hours of the drive. It was perfect. The Albertsons across the road does have bathrooms and a Starbucks.

My canine companion and I travel to Portland, Oregon frequently, and we've stopped at quite a few…read moredog parks along the way. I have to admit, though -- Alton Baker is hands down our favorite. The off-leash area spans several acres and is fully fenced, offering plenty of room for dogs to run safely. It's located within Eugene's beautiful riverfront park and includes two separate sections for large and small dogs, which I really appreciate. There are thoughtful amenities throughout, including water stations, shaded seating, picnic tables, and even covered shelters for those rainy Oregon days. One of my favorite features is the walking trail inside the fenced area, so you can get your own exercise in while your pup explores. This park is well maintained, the pet owners are thoughtful and extremely friendly, and this has consistently been a great stop for my BFF Elsa as well as for myself.

I was passing through Eugene and my pup was antsy and needed to get out of the car. This is an…read moreabsolutely beautiful park! If I lived near here, I would go here all the time!

Great experience renting from these guys. Great communication the whole way. Made the process…read moresuper simple and was able to rent last minute. Loaded the canoe up and tied it down for us. Came with life jackets and paddles. Would rent again!

Matt was incredible ! Before getting to him, I spent 6 hours of online research and had spoken to 5…read moredifferent stores, trying to find an electrical pump for my Stand Up Paddle Board which had alligator clips, as the one I had was only for cigarette lighters and had already blown my fuse. Due to the time of the year, there was nothing good left online and I was facing the prospect of having to spend an additional $80 on a new pump and having to wait at least a week, or else drive 2 hours out of my way to get a dubious replacement. Matt simply suggested I buy a $10 Adapter (available at any car parts store) to convert the cigarette lighter to one that works off alligator clips - problem solved !! Super grateful to have someone knowledgable and caring solve my problem - who clearly cared more about the solution then making a sale. I highly recommend Matt and Oregon Outdoor Sports !

We both truly loved this lodge, the people and the market !!!…read more Quaint, classy, charming, clean!! We loved our room!! The location was ideal. Will be back!!

Friendly owners. We came here nearly every day during our 7 day stay. Sometimes for coffee and…read morebeers, sometimes for wifi, sometimes for both. They have a small selection of pastries and things for breakfast and a few sandwiches on the menu as well. They make a delicious iced mocha.