Skinner Butte Park
4.6Google rating(3,001 reviews)Eugene · Lane County · park
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Essentials
At a glance
- Hours
6:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily
On site
Visitor amenities
…stay a while
- Restroomfacility
- Picnic Areafacility
- Parkingfacility
…play & family
- Playgroundfamily
…get active
- Sports Fieldsports
- Climbingsports
…be in nature
- Trailnature
- Vista Pointnature
…near water
- Fishingwater
…community spaces
- Community Gardencommunity
…culture & learning
- Public Artculture
Access
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible parking
- Accessible entrance
Google category: Hilltop space featuring trails, climbing rocks, a playground & sweeping city & mountain views. Google service options: Wheelchair accessible entrance; Wheelchair accessible parking lot; Wheelchair accessible seating
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On the ground
Trails
Overview
About this park
Access Due to wildfire risk, the summit parking lot and road are closed to vehicles until October 1, 2025. The road and summit will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians.
There are numerous walking trails that lead to the top of the butte.
Setting
Landscape & setting
Dedicated in 1914, Skinner Butte Park includes 100 acres of property along the Willamette River just north of downtown Eugene.
On site
Amenities & facilities
It includes such noteworthy features as Skinner Butte, the Columns climbing area, RiverPlay Discovery Playground, Campbell Senior Center, Lamb Cottage, Skinner City Farm community garden, acres of lawn
Background
History & notes
Location From the Ferry Street Bridge to the I-105 Bridge, between 3rd Avenue and the Willamette River Description Skinner Butte Park is one of Eugene's oldest parks, and is rich with local history and recreational opportunities.
Today
Weather
Forecast is advisory — confirm park hours before you go.
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Confidence score
85/ 100
Eugene Parks Website
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