On the far northwest side of town, access and parking on the end of 29th Street
Size:
47 acres
Not be confused with 6 acre Timberhill Park, Timberhill Natural Area is predominately prairie grassland and White Oak trees, nestled next to Chip Ross Park. It features steep slopes offering fantastic vies of the valley from its undeveloped trails. The property has interconnected Oak groves that offer the ideal wildlife habitat.
The address is 1300 SW Fischer Lane in south Corvallis.
Size:
80 acres
Kendall Natural Area offers informal trails through riparian and mixed woodland habitat. The beautiful natural habitat of trees and shrubbery is next to the Crystal Lake Sports Fields.
In northwest Corvallis, where Circle Blvd. Ends, just past Witham Hill Drive.
Size:
35 acres
Witham Hill Natural Area features conifer forest and mixed upland forest habitats that include Oregon White Oak. A trail loops through these habitats for approximately one mile, with an established parking area and kiosk at the trail head.
On the south side of Corvallis at 1300 Philomath Blvd (also known as the Hwy 20/34 bypass), just east of the Avery Park entrance.
Size:
17.72 acres
Pioneer Park runs along the Marys River. It features a lighted softball field and open playing fields often used for Frisbee. A multi-modal path runs near the park and joins it to downtown on the east, Oregon State University on the north, and Bruce Starker Arts Park & Natural Area and Philomath on the west. There are fitness stations along this path.
East of the Willamette River, on the west side of the Hwy 34 bypass.
Size:
36.03 acres
This park is a combination of undeveloped natural area and agricultural land rented to local farmers by the City of Corvallis. There is no formal parking area. Since the park is bordered by the Willamette River, Hwy 34 and the Hwy 34 bypass, guests are encouraged to use caution when in the area. The natural area can be reached by foot access from the Susan B. Wilkins path beginning just east of the Van Buren Bridge.
In north Corvallis, off of Highland Dr. No public access at this time.
Size:
4.8 acres
Noyes Natural Area mainly features wetlands, which is an ideal habitat for many forms of wildlife. The area is a work in progress. While there is now a 1/4 mile loop trail through the wetland habitat, a parking area has not yet been designated.
Until a parking area has been established, access will remain limited to individuals who have obtained a Special Use Permit from Corvallis Parks & Recreation
