Parks Near Me in Independence, or
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Highway 99W, Monmouth, OR
Sarah Helmick is located six miles south of Monmouth off Highway 99W. Helmick lies along the floodplain of the Luckiamute River and is forested in Douglas fir, grand fir, maple, ash, Port... Read More
Willamette Mission State Park
10991 Wheatland Rd NE, Gervais, OR
Willamette Mission is one of the most significant and beautiful historic sites in the Willamette Valley. The park is the site of the first mission for Native Americans in the west, founded in... Read More
Champoeg State Heritage Area
8239 Champoeg Rd NE, Saint Paul, OR
Champoeg features a unique combination of history, nature, and recreation. This is the site where Oregon's first provisional government was formed by a historical vote in 1843. Situated on the... Read More
Waterloo County Park
39510 Gross Street, Lebanon, OR
The town of Waterloo plays host to this 128-acre park located on the banks of the South Santiam River. This beautiful park provides families with a great opportunity to fish, hike, swim and... Read More
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Sublimity, OR
People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto... Read More
Alderwood State Wayside
Hwy 36 between Junction City and Triangle Lake, Cheshire, OR
Purchased from Lane County in 1931. Day-use picnic facilities were originally developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps around 1935. According to local lore, during the prohibition era... Read More
Orenco Woods Nature Park
7100 NE Birch Street, Hillsboro, OR
Orenco Woods Nature Park is a partnership between the City of Hillsboro and Metro in preserving one of the largest remaining open spaces along the Rock Creek Greenway corridor. The 42-acre park... Read More
Alton Baker Park
200 Day Island Road, Eugene, OR
Alton Baker Park, Eugene's largest developed park, is home to dozens of recreational features and facilities serving the City of Eugene since 1959. The park is made up of two major areas: the... Read More
Bob Keefer Center
250 S. 32nd Street, Springfield, OR
As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More
Cascadia State Park
14 Miles E of Sweet Home, Hwy 20, Cascadia, OR
The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at Cascadia is the tranquility. While the park is quite large, there are barely two dozen first-come first-served campsites, making this a great... Read More
Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site
48771-48775 Oregon Coast Hwy, Cloverdale, OR
The long beach and Cascade headland are delightfully pristine. In the town of Neskowin, you'll find a general store, restaurant and two golf courses amid the lovely ocean cottages. A bit north,... Read More
D River State Recreation Site
101-149 SouthEast Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR
Billed as the shortest river in the world, D River flows a mere 120 feet from Devils Lake into the roaring ocean. The park is directly west of Highway 101, smack dab in the heart of Lincoln... Read More
Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
6739 Raymond Ave., Gleneden Beach, OR
It's not your imagination ... those really are seal heads peering at you from the surf! A short paved trail descends from the parking and picnic area through the shore pine forest to a soft... Read More
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
3115 U.S. 101, Depoe Bay, OR
Where the creek and ocean meet, you'll find ingredients that make the spirit soar. Discover this park's perfect wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for the covered picnic... Read More
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
33000 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Cloverdale, OR
Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route (along with Cape Meares and Cape Lookout). Kiwanda is the smallest of the three, but it is one of the best places to experience spectacular... Read More
Whale Watching Center
126 N Coast Hwy, Depoe Bay, OR
Park rangers are ready at the Whale Watching Center to answer your questions and help you spot gray whales. Located along the seawall in scenic Depoe Bay, the center is a perfect spot for you... Read More
