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. Dedicated in 1914, Skinner Butte Park includes 100 acres of property along the Willamette River just north of downtown Eugene. 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 and meadows, hiking trails, bike paths, picnic areas and much more.

• 100 acres
• South region
• Whiteaker Community Council

Skinner Butte Park includes land claimed by Eugene Skinner, the first Euro-American settler of the southern Willamette Valley, and founder of Eugene. As the birthplace of the city and the modern community, Skinner Butte Park itself is a unique historical resource. Unquestionably, it is the most historically significant resource in the Eugene park system. There are also a number of significant cultural resources that persist within Skinner Butte Park, the most prominent of which include: 

• The Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House 
• Lamb Cottage 
• The big “O” 
• The big “E” 
• W 2nd Avenue Skinner’s cabin marker 
• Lincoln Street Skinner’s cabin marker (replaced) 
• Basalt quarry 
• Skinner Butte (EWEB) Reservoir (1926)

Contacts

• To rent the ball field at this location, contact the Recreation Division
  Ph: 541-682-5409
• To rent any other facilities at this location, contact Debbie Moulton
  Ph: 541-682-4812
• Park planner: Landscape Architect Emily Proudfoot
  Ph: 541-682-4915
• Volunteer coordinator: Carrie Karl
  Ph: 541-682-4850

Related Links

RiverPlay  Skinner City Farm  Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House  Park Rentals and Rules  Skinner Butte Master Plan Concept

Map 2: Site Features  Map 4: Natural Resources  Map 6: Site Context Map  Map 10: Air Photo (1999) Lamb Cottage Campbell Community Center