20 of MOM’s favorite parks in the Willamette Valley

EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD

Amazon Park Why MOMs love it: An all-around favorite for families, with a soft turf that is great for little kids.
Alton Baker Park
Emerald Park
Umso Park (formerly Striker Field) Why MOMs love it: Kids can beat the heat at the Spray Play, and get their wiggles out by playing on unique spinning and balancing structures.
Meadow Park
Lively Park Why MOMs love it: This Springfield park has restrooms, parking, playground, dog park, sand play area and shaded trails.

ALBANY/CORVALLIS/LEBANON

Montieth Waterfront Park Why MOMs love it: Recently renovated with a splash pad, this downtown Albany Park is the place for moms and kids to gather.
Takena Park
Timber Linn Memorial Park Why MOMs love it: Lots of room to run and watch the ducks. Kids also love the cannon, which is an opportunity to learn about U.S. history and veterans’ service.
Avery Park Why MOMs love it: The iconic “dinosaur bones” plus a decommissioned train engine make this a popular park for families in Corvallis.
Central Park
Cloverland park Why MOMs love it: This neighbor-hood gem in NW Corvallis has well-loved diggers and toys that live in the sandbox, ready for play.
Riverfront Commemorative Park
Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon Why MOMs love it: Trails abound for energetic and nature-loving kids. A favorite for bird and turtle lovers.

SALEM/KEIZER/INDEPENDENCE

Bush’s Pasture Park Why MOMs love it: This iconic park boasts three different playgrounds, lots of open space (20.5 acres) and historic beauty and gardens.
Minto-Brown Island Park
Riverfront Park Why MOMs love it: Free movies in a beautiful setting make this a Salem favorite.
Wes Bennett Park
Riverview Park in Independence Why MOMs love it: Centrally located with a play structure, amphitheater and river views.
Keizer Rapids Big Toy Playground

Published in the June/July 2025 print edition of MOM Magazine

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