Amazon Park
Location: 22nd to 34th, Amazon Pkwy. to Hilyard St.
Amazon Park is a vibrant, active park in the heart of south Eugene. It encompasses approximately 90 acres, of natural area and numerous recreation opportunities. The diversity of activities that park users can enjoy makes Amazon Park particularly special.
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Additional features of Amazon Park which add to its beauty, natural resource values, and educational opportunities include:
- Amazon Creek
- Ash woodland
- Open prairie areas
- Restored wetlands
- Endangered species preserve for Bradshaw’s lomatium
Two of these special park features have recently been given Native American names. Students involved with the South Eugene Environmental Club initiated the naming effort through their volunteer efforts helping to maintain wetland areas in the park. The students consulted with area Native American elders to determine appropriate names for the restored wetland located to the west of the playground and the ash grove on the west side of the creek.
The wetland is named Gawa-Ni, which translates into “place where you walk through wetlands”.
The ash grove is named Ma-Lik, which translates into “ash tree grove”.
Recreation facilities include:
- A community garden
- A lighted soft-surface running trail
- Off-leash dog park
- Skatepark bowl
- Basketball
- Children’s play area
- Picnic facilities
- Swimming pool and concession stand
- Amazon Community Center
- Hilyard Community Center
- Sand volleyball
- Lighted softball fields
- Soccer field
- Walking and biking paths
For more information on programs offered at the community centers or Amazon Pool, visit the City of Eugene Recreation web page.
Small Dog Park Open!
On November 18, Eugene's first small dog park officially opened. The Amazon small dog park is intended to provide a safe and secure area for off-leash dogs 25 pounds and under. The site was selected through a planning process documented below. The park itself was constructed and will be maintained by a volunteer group. For information about volunteering with this group, please contact the Lolas Park Group.
Amazon Park contains an area managed as a Dispersed Natural Area.
