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Respecting some of the greatest Americans at the United States’ only Nobel Laureate park. Alton Baker Park on the Willamette River. Alton Baker Park is Eugene’s largest developed park, across from the University of Oregon. Alton Baker Park ducks.
- History
The modern history of Alton Baker Park began in the 1950’s,...
- Things to do
Central to most everything, Alton Baker Park’s location is...
- Nature and Environment
In addition to the various man-made improvements, Alton...
- Family Fun
Alton Baker Park is a fantastic place to take your family...
- Solar System
The model begins in Alton Baker park, which is home to...
- Duck Ponds
The Duck Ponds were first constructed in the early 1970s as...
- Large Open Fields
Some of the yearly events held in the large open fields of...
- Bike Trails
Alton Baker provides a vital part of the bike trails...
- BMX
The BMX track in Alton Baker Park was built in the early...
- Autzen Stadium
Alton Baker Park is located just a short walk from Autzen...
- History
Alton Baker Park, Eugene, Oregon. 2,646 likes · 5 talking about this · 43,093 were here. Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It features duck ponds,...
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Jun 20, 2020 · In our role as the City of Eugene’s Alton Baker Park Host, we care for and share with community members the Whilamut Natural Area, so named in 2002 to honor of the Kalapuya people who have lived here for thousands of years.
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] It features duck ponds, bicycle trails, a dog park and a disc golf course, and directly touches the Ferry ...
Jan 24, 2022 · Courtesy of Strides for Social Justice. Downtown Eugene. The first stop on the Downtown Eugene tour is Alton Baker Park, where Eugene’s first Black community was forged. Black families built the historic Ferry Street Community across the Willamette outside of town borders in the 1940s in response to discriminatory laws.
Comprised of 402 acres (163 ha), Eugene's largest riverfront park hosts year-round festivals, running and walking races, and community events. Visitors can enjoy Alton Baker's 230 acres (93 ha) of natural area, a fenced off-leash dog park, Cuthbert Amphitheatre, Pre's Trail, the Nobel Peace Park, and the Eugene Science Center. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course (12 holes during special ...
