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Hendricks Park — Eugene, Oregon

Hendricks Park in Eugene: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.

AddressSummit Ave & Skyline Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403 (location descriptor - the City publishes the park at this intersection, with no street number)
HoursDaily 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (City of Eugene facility listing)
PricesFree
Price notesFree city park. Dogs are not allowed in the Rhododendron Garden.
Age notesEugene's oldest park, with a Rhododendron Garden and Native Plant Garden; open to all ages per the City's facility listing.
BookingOpen public park; no reservation needed.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
ParkingSmall lots inside the park off Summit Ave; fee Not confirmed.
Hours in detailDaily 6:00am-11:00pm (City of Eugene facility listing, data.json).
Tickets & bookingOpen public park; no reservation needed. The Francis M. Wilkins Shelter (large fireplace, Moon Terrace deck, 60-person capacity) is rentable year-round except Mother's Day, 9am-10pm, via the City's Rec system (official facility page fetched this pass).
ParkingSmall lots inside the park off Summit Ave; fee not confirmed (data.json).
Official tipsRules and facts from the official page: pets, sports, games and organized group events such as weddings are NOT allowed in the Rhododendron Garden. The 80-acre park holds a rhododendron garden and native plant garden, 200-year-old Douglas firs and 6,000+ varieties of rhododendrons and ornamentals, and is the northern terminus of the 12-mile Ridgeline Trail. Gates can temporarily close Fairmount Boulevard through the park in specific circumstances (official facility page fetched this pass).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.