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Willa­mette River Paths

Get outdoors, breathe some fresh air, and stretch your legs on an easy walk, run, or bike ride along the Willamette River. This 12-mile (19.3-km) riverbank path system links all of Eugene's riverfront parks and connects to Springfield. The path has quarter-mile markers for those who want to track their distances.


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Featured Points Along This Route

Alton Baker Park
  • Club Rd and Coburg Rd
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.4800
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Comprising of 402 acres (163 ha), Eugene's largest riverfront park comes alive throughout the year with festivals, running and walking races and community events. MORE >>

Delta Ponds
  • Off Delta Hwy
  • Eugene OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.682.4800
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Situated next to the Willamette River, Delta Ponds is a unique and valuable open space within an urban setting. This 150 acre (61 ha) ecosystem has become a favorite spot MORE >>

Owen Memorial Rose Garden
  • 300 N Jefferson St
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.4800
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Offering 400 varieties of roses in a spectacular setting along the Willamette River. The garden will enchant with its abundant roses and what is believed to be the MORE >>

East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area
  • East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Historical Attractions

The East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area includes 24 buildings of architectural and historic significance, dating from the 1850's to the 1920's. One of the features MORE >>

Skinner Butte Park & RiverPlay Playground
  • Cheshire Ave
  • Eugene OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.682.4800
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Situated along the Willamette River with panoramic views of Eugene. At RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground children can scale a play replica of Skinner Butte, uncover MORE >>

Island Park
  • 200 W B St
  • Springfield OR 97477
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

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Pre's Trail
  • Alton Baker Park & Willamette River
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Running/Track & Field

Follow in the footsteps of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine on this scenic path located by Alton Baker Park. The path has loops from 1 mile to 10,000 meters and is MORE >>