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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.
- 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
Eugene is host to its very own scale model of the solar...
- DeFazio Bridge
The DeFazio Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge...
- Duck Ponds
In conclusion, the Duck Ponds in Alton Baker Park are an...
- Pre’s Trail
The Pre ’ s Running Trail in Al ton Baker Park in Eugene,...
- 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...
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- West Alton Baker Park
- Across The Bridge Community
- 2018 Parks and Recreation Bond and Levy
- University of Oregon Hatfield-Dowlin Complex Practice Field Expansion
- Oregon Football Gameday Parking
- Volunteer
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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. 1. 373 acres (total owned by the City of Eugene) 2. North region 3. Harlow Neigh...
Located immediately east of the Ferry Street Bridge along the north bank of the Willamette River, West Alton Baker Park has had a long history of development, first under the jurisdiction of Lane County Parks Department, and more recently under the jurisdiction of the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division. The original 20-acre parcel was pur...
(Photo: a water pump that pumped directly from the Willamette River; the white children are from migrant families that shared the water source.) African Americans began moving into Lane County at the turn of the century as the Southern Pacific Railroad expanded and provided jobs. Few Eugene residents would rent or sell homes to them. They experienc...
An upgrade of existing lighting in Alton Baker Park funded by the 2018 Parks and Recreation Bondfocused on the western loop of Pre’s Trail. The lighting system utilizes energy efficient LED technology and minimizes adverse impacts to habitat and wildlife by using warmer temperature lighting. This work was completed in November 2021. As new bond pro...
The University of Oregon is planning to build a new indoor practice field next to Autzen Stadium. Site work has begun at the Eugene Science Center parking lot. For more information from University of Oregon, visit this website.
During Oregon football home games, the three paved lots near the entrance of the park (green and yellow lots shown in map below) are used for gameday parking. The lots are managed by Reef Parking. The cost is $20 per game (credit cards only, no cash). Season passes are available at the first two home games. Parking passes can only be purchased in p...
Help activate the power of parks by getting involved with our Volunteer Program. Learn new skills, meet great people, and improve the quality of life in Eugene by helping to care for our parks and open spaces. The Native Plant Nurseryhas unique volunteer opportunities for community members who would like to actively participate in the full cycle of...
Parks Planning: Mark Kosmos, Landscape Architect Ph: 541-682-4902Alton 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]
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.
Great place for a picnic or a nice bike ride. Alton Baker Park is my all time favorite park in Eugene. There are two man made ponds there in which hundreds of ducks and geese live. My favorite activity is to take some old bread and go down and feed the ducks and geese.
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- 632 Day Island Rd, Eugene, 97401, Oregon
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 events).
An indispensable part of the Eugene landscape since 1959. Located 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.
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