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Description. Alton Baker Park, Eugene’s largest developed park, is home to dozens of recreational features and facilities serving the City of Eugene since 1959. The park is made up of two major areas: the more developed West Alton Baker Park, and the 237-acre Whilamut Natural Area.
Alton Baker Park, Eugene’s largest developed park, has been an indispensable part of the Eugene landscape since 1959. Located right on the banks of the Willamette River directly across from the University of Oregon, Alton Baker has provided a place for denizens of Eugene to bike, run, feed ducks and take their dogs for over fifty years.
The modern history of Alton Baker Park began in the 1950’s, when the Eugene city council decided that we needed a bigger public park for the growing city. Over the proceeding 100 years, Eugene had grown from a few hundred to around thirty five thousand people.
Alton Baker Park. Coordinates: 44°03′22″N 123°04′41″W. Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It was named for Alton F. Baker Sr., the eleventh owner (60 years after it was founded) of Eugene's The Guard newspaper (later The Register-Guard ). [1] .
Events. There are events held year round at Alton Baker Park. From Eugene’s established, long running functions, to up and coming events, Alton Baker has enough room for everyone. Art and the Vineyard is a festival held in Eugene for the past 30 years, which showcases the works of local artists.
Jan 18, 2024 · Alton Baker Park. Eugene , Willamette Valley. Eugene, Oregon 97402. 541.682.4800. This listing is provided by Eugene, Cascades & Coast. Comprising of 402 acres (163 ha), Eugene’s largest riverfront park comes alive throughout the year with festivals, running and walking races and community events.
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Alton Baker Park is Eugene’s largest developed park with over 400 acres to explore. The park features miles of running trails (paved and dirt), river paths, duck ponds, large open fields, a dog park, and an overall beautiful environment.
