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Hendricks Park is Eugene’s first city park, established in 1906. Its 78 acres is comprised of three main areas: (1) the Rhododendron Garden; (2) the new Native Plant Garden; and (3) the urban forest.
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Hendricks Park was established in 1906. Martha and Thomas...
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May 15, 2024 · Located on the ridgeline to the east of the University of Oregon, Hendricks Park was established in 1906. The 78-acre park, with its visible ridgeline, is part of Eugene’s identity. The Friends of Hendricks Park help to protect and maintain Eugene’s oldest city park.
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Hendricks Park is Eugene's oldest city park. Its 80 acres includes a world-renowned rhododendron garden and a native plant garden. Laced with paths and the northern terminus of the 12-mile Ridgeline Trail, the park is a haven for hikers, birders, and others who enjoy retreating to the tranquility of nature. Without leaving the city, visitors can wa...
Originally constructed in 1938 in honor of Francis M. Wilkins, one of the founders of Hendricks Park, the historic shelter includes a large fireplace and the Moon Terrace deck, both constructed out of natural stone. It is available to rent year-round, excluding Mother's Day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., 60 person capacity. More rental information.
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Parks Planning: Landscape Architect Philip Richardson Ph: 541-682-4906Coordinates: 44.035°N 123.058°W. Hendricks Park is the oldest city park in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The 78-acre (320,000 m 2) park is a little over a mile away from the University of Oregon campus, and contains mature forest, a 12-acre (4.9 ha) rhododendron garden, and a native plant garden.
Hendricks Park is a Eugene gem, and a beautiful place to visit any time of the year. April and May are prime time to visit the gorgeous rhodedendron gardens. It is also a lovely place for a picnic, or a hike along the numerous forested trails. It is a peaceful place, with towering Douglas Fir Trees.
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Eugene's over 100-year-old park consists of a world-renowned rhododendron garden, a 65 acre (26 ha) forest, and a native plant garden. Visitors can walk among 200-year-old Douglas fir trees, wildflowers, and over 6,000 varieties of ornamental plants, including azaleas, magnolias and viburnums.