Parks
From OSU Wiki
- Avery Park -- SW 15th St. & SW Avery Park Dr.
- Rose garden, kitchens and picnic areas, group shelters, softball fields, and playgrounds.
- Bald Hill Park -- Across from NW Oak Creek Dr., Natural area with hiking trail to the top; panoramic view of the Corvallis area.
- Bellfountain Park -- 18 miles south of Corvallis Benton County's oldest park, established in 1851, has the longest picnic table in the United States cut from one continuous piece of wood.
- Bruce Starker Arts Park -- SW Country Club Dr. & SW 45th Street; Amphitheater, reflecting pond, fountain, and bike paths.
- Central Park -- SW 6th St. & SW Monroe Street, Rose garden, fountain, and playground; site of the annual Corvallis Fall Festival and da Vinci Days.
- Chip Ross Park -- Off NW Highland Dr. on NW Lester Avenue; Hiking trails in a natural setting; views of the city.
- Clemens Park -- 1-1/2 miles east of Alsea; Features 1/2 mile of Alsea River frontage. In addition to its excellent fishing, the park has self-guided interpretive walking trails, picnic sites, and areas for water play.
- Mill Creek Park -- 2 miles west of Alsea; Best known for its boat ramp, Mill Creek features bank fishing and delightful picnicking in the Dick Robinson Memorial Grove.
- Riverfront Park -- 1st Street & Madison Avenue; Scenic park located along the Willamette River in downtown Corvallis; fountain, river viewing area, plaza, picnic tables and home to the Saturday Farmer's Market from May through October.
- Walnut Park -- 4905 NW Walnut Blvd.; Horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, bike paths, trails, softball fields, and covered group picnic sites.
- Willamette Park -- at the end of Goodnight Road next to the Willamette River; Kitchen and picnic areas, group shelters, softball fields, and playgrounds.
(Sources at http://www.visitcorvallis.com/explore/rec-parks.html)
Feel free to check out more information on other small parks around your neighborhood, like Chimtimini Park close to the Senior Center.
