Riverfront Commemorative Park

4.5Google rating(687 reviews)Corvallis · Benton County · natural area · 12.0 acres

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Essentials

At a glance

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On site

Visitor amenities

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…stay a while

  • Restroomfacility
  • Picnic Areafacility
  • Drinking Fountainfacility

…play & family

  • Playgroundfamily

…be in nature

  • Trailnature
  • Open Spacenature
  • Vista Pointnature

…near water

  • Fishingwater

…with pets

  • Dog Parkpets

Access

Accessibility

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance

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Overview

About this park

The riverfront fountain is closed for the season. The fountain will open again next summer!

The fountain may occasionally be down due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case updates will be provided on social media, the website, and through posted signs.

The area is used by the public for recreation including launching non-motorized water craft such as kayaks and canoes along with and water-related passive recreation.

Approximately two acres of the park is owned by the City of Corvallis; the remaining acreage is owned by Oregon Department of Transportation.

Pet policy

Dogs & pets

No dogs, skateboards, roller blades, or bicycles in the fountain.

Things to do

Things to do

Owing to the site’s size and prominence, many local markets, festivals, walking/running events, and community activities utilize Riverfront Park.

It is bordered to the north by the Aquathusist boat ramp and to the south by Shawala Point, which is at the confluence of the Willamette River and Mary’s River.

Background

History & notes

Location: In downtown Corvallis, along 1st Street Size: Almost 12 acres Riverfront Park was dedicated in 1994 and contains almost 12 acres elongated along the Willamette River.

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Confidence score

85/ 100

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