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.
Location:
In north Corvallis, access is from the roadside off Highland Drive at Highland Dell Drive.
Size:
6.6 acres
Forest Dell Natural Area features an easy .4 mile dirt trail that loops through a mixed upland forest habitat with native vegetation and seasonal wildflowers.
Location:
On the north side of town. At the intersection of 29th and Garfield Ave. The address is 1605 NW 29th St.
Size:
4.7 acres
Cloverland Park is a neighborhood gathering place for City dwellers. It features an extensive play structure, picnic tables, open playing fields and two newly-renovated tennis courts that are dual purpose as pickleball courts. Both the playing fields and tennis courts are available on a first come, first served basis. The park is shaded by many large and beautiful urban trees.
Location: On the far north side of Corvallis. Parking access is at the end of Lester Ave. Additional access is by trail from Timberhill Open Space.
Size: 125.6 acres
About the Natural Area
Chip Ross Natural Area offers beautiful views of Corvallis, the Willamette Valley, the Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains. The natural area is a designated off-leash area for dogs and their humans to socialize and enjoy. There are picnic tables at the Lester Avenue trailhead.
Location:
In central Corvallis, between 25th and 27th Streets and Tyler and Taylor Avenues. The address is 605 NW 27th St.
Size:
7.4 acres
Chintimini Park features open grassy areas and playing fields in the heart of the city. The park includes 4 sand volleyball courts and 1 softball fields that can be reserved, and play equipment.
