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73410-8059 (10/01) amilies know this park, and know it well. Slough Jasper Nestled along the middle fork of the State Recreation Site asper Park Willamette River, this quiet, 60-acre park J Road F Jasper Park W ARKWAY RD.ARKWAY Drive Shop illamette River offers large, grassy play areas interspersed with two P playgrounds, two ball fields, covered picnic Ball Field Day-Use Fee Park shelters, a volleyball set-up and walking trails. Gate Picnic Open May 1st – Sept 30th Giant cottonwoods shade the bank of the river, Shelter
P Playground offering a cool respite from the day’s activities. ARKING It’s perfect for family outings, reunions and casual Gravel Walks get togethers. Fishing and birdwatching beckon Volleyball LEGEND Group for anglers and amateur naturalists. NORTH Picnic Areas The park is home to a variety of native - ADA Restroom PARK 1, 2, 3 ING - Picnicking songbirds, such as towhees, Caisson’s finches, Horseshoes Play Field chickadees, nuthatches, sparrows, wrens, and of - Fee Station HWY. 58 course, robins. - Trail Woods
This day-use fee park is open May through September. There are four group shelters (one holds up to 150; the other three hold 100 people each). For more information, call the park at (541) 937-1173 or OPRD’s information line toll-free at 1-800-551-6949.
his small but beautiful park is a great place to take a break. The park, which you get to by crossing over the T reservoir at the Lowell turn-off from Highway 58, is packed with PENGRA ROAD Lowell: 1/2 mile features and amenities: a basketball court, U of O Crew Boathouse Gate Parking Gravel Road Pa volleyball, reservable picnic shelter, a rking Entry O.A.R. Boathouse playground, towering oaks, good fishing, Volleyball Crew Dock Shelter swimming area and of course, boating, boating, boating. Multi-use Court There is no fee to use this park unless you want to reserve the Playground Boat/Trailer Parking Lowell ming Area group picnic area. The shelter Swim holds up to 150 people. State Recreation Site Concession For more information, LEGEND call (541) 937-1173 or - ADA Restroom Dexter Reservoir Dock 1-800-551-6949. - Picnicking Marina
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park is located on the south bank of the Middle Fo shared-use trails and three miles of wooded river frontage. This is a great place for fishing, wildlife viewing, mountain bike riding, hiking and viewing, horseback riding, or just a quiet walk. Naturalists, from botanists to students, love this place, because of the diverse ecosystems represented here for study and appreciation. The park has a variety of wildlife, such as deer, beaver, great blue herons, hawks, bald eagles, raccoons, coyotes, and W provide an interesting spectacle for park visitors and a great opportunity for anglers. and a great opportunity
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The southwest corner of the park offers a large equestrian staging area and is frequented by a variety of horse riding groups. The staging area is one of the trailheads for the extensive trail system and includes horse trailer parking, hitching posts, corrals, water, electricity and toilets. The River Trail of the Eugene is part to Pacific Crest Trail system that starts in Alton Bakerthat starts Park in Eugene and ends at the Pacific Cr
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The park is named after Elijah Bristow, the first pioneer settler in Lane County and founder of the community of Pleasant Hill. Bristow was a woodsman and explorer, and first ventured into this area in 1845. In June, 1846, while looking for a place to build a home, Bristow was struck by the beauty of the area and decided to settle here. In the fall he finished what is thought to be the first house built in Lane County. Later, he helped to establish the community’s first church and school, donating part of his land for its construction.
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All trails are shared use, except the one-mile pond loop, which is for foot traffic only. Trailheads are located at different points in the park and can be different points in the park accessed from the day-use parking lot the day-use parking accessed from A wildlife viewing platform is located on A wildlife viewing and picnic areas. the trail leading south out of the day-use area and overlooks the pond system. While on the trail, it is easy to feel far Eugene: 15 Miles 15 Eugene:
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spectacular views of the Cascade foothills offers boat/trailer parking for 70 v (no water) and a trail that connects to Elijah B the west. Area anglers know the park as a great place to fish for small and large mouth bass, crappie and trout. The lake is a popular spot for sailing as well as powerboat activities.
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