Location:
In central Corvallis, at 20th Street and Hayes Ave. The address is 1895 NW Hayes
Size:
6.4 acres
Porter Park is an activity center for neighborhood kids. The park features a softball field and basketball hoop area. There is also play equipment at the park for younger kids. A short path winds around the park and includes a bridge over Dixon Creek.
Location:
In central Corvallis, at 7th and "D" Streets.
Size:
0.5 acres
Peanut Park is a small getaway spot for city youth. It features a small playground and open field in which to play. There is a picnic table and grill. Dogs are required to be on leash.
Location:
In southwest Corvallis; located off of Brookline Drive.
Size:
74 acres
Marys River natural Park is a riparian wetland floodplain along the Marys River. It features an ADA accessible boardwalk trail and information kiosks. The site is ideal for nature walks to explore bird life and a wide variety of wetland plants.
Location:
In downtown Corvallis at 5th and B Streets. The address is 520 SW B Ave.
Size:
Less than one acre
The Little Fields Park is a downtown resting place. It features an artistic play structure for kids to climb on, resting benches and a decorative concrete wall that surrounds the area and encourages city dwellers to sit and enjoy their lunch out in the sun.
Location:
In south Corvallis, at Lilly Ave and Bethel Street. The address is 865 SE Lilly Ave.
Size:
1.9 acres
Lilly Park features open fields in which neighborhood families can play. It also includes a small playground area. The park offers a natural "breathing space" for the suburban neighborhood that surrounds it. Due to the park's limited size, dogs are not allowed in the park.
Location:
At the foot of the Harrison Bridge, on 2nd Street and Harrison Avenue. The address is 400 NW 2nd St.
Size:
0.46 acres
The Kermit E. Roth Park is one of the City's smallest parks. Located at the foot of the Hwy 34/Harrison Street Bridge, it serves as a "gateway" park, welcoming visitors to Corvallis. It features decorative landscaping, an artistic rock fountain, resting bench and drinking fountain.
Herbert Farm and Natural Area was acquired by the City in 2002 as part of a program to acquire open space parcels around the perimeter of the City with funding from an open space bond measure, passed by Corvallis voters in 2000. The Natural Area includes native Oak groves, riparian woodland, upland prairies and wetlands. The former agricultural fields are being restored to natural habitats. The west field was restored to Riparian and prairie habitats beginning in 2012. Restoration on 25 acres of the east field began in 2015 and the restoration of the remaining agricultural fields began i
Location:
On the west side of Corvallis, off West Hills Road in the 6200 block of SW Trellis Drive.
Size:
4 acres
Grand Oaks Park is a favorite spot of neighborhood kids because of the extensive play structure. It features multiple slides, bridges and fort-type look-out points. The sand surrounding the play equipment is perfect for sand sculptures and the nearby open fields invite you to toss a Frisbee or fly a kite. There are also picnic tables.
Location:
On the north side of town, at 11th Street and Cleveland Ave. Situated between Garfield Elementary and Linus Pauling Middle Schools. The address is 1715 NW Dixon St.
Size:
4 acres
Garfield Park is owned Corvallis School District 509J, and managed by Corvallis Parks and Recreation. This large grassy expanse is frequently used by the students for soccer, flag football and Frisbee. The park features the Gathercoal Memorial and tennis courts to the NE of the park site.
Location:
In central Corvallis, between 15th and 16th Streets, and Polk and Taylor Avenues.
Size:
1.4 acres
Franklin Square Park is the oldest park in Corvallis, having been acquired by the City on December 9, 1889. It features play equipment and large, mature trees. Due to the park's limited space, dogs are not allowed in the park.
