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Just a Few of the Highlights
The Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path
System connects an incredible array
of natural beauty, unique amenities,

connections
wildlife, and resources. A few of the
highlights you will encounter are:

Whilamut Natural Area Whilamut Natural Area


Located along the North Bank Path, the
Whilamut Natural Area covers 237 acres of Pre’s Trail
open space in the east section of Alton Baker

Photo by Tom Bodhi Reeves


Park and is preserved for passive recreation and
wildlife habitat. Whilamut is a Kalapuya word
that translates into “where the river ripples
and runs fast.” You may notice several young
native trees along the river that were planted 4 Skinner Butte Columns

Photo by Vern Rogers


by City of Eugene Stream Team volunteers.
Photo by Vern Rogers Photo by Pure Blue Design Photo by Vern Rogers
Information: (541) 682-4850 RiverPlay

Welcome to the Riverbank Path River House Pre’s Trail 14


Legendary long-distance runner Steve
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Photo courtesy of City of Eugene Recreation


Prefontaine envisioned a European style soft River Recreation –
10 The Ruth Bascom Decades of Vision
surface path for runners and encouraged River House Community Center 2
Riverbank Path This path system was brought to reality through
local officials to create such a trail in Eugene. The Willamette River provides the perfect mix
System is one of the the efforts of former Eugene Mayor Ruth Bascom
Since its dedication in 1975, the trail has been of tranquil and rapid waters for enthusiasts
best known and most and a collaboration of community advocates
supported by the ongoing efforts of the Oregon of all skill levels. If you want to explore on
well-used portions of over the last 40 years. A combination of public
EWEB Plaza Track Club. Pre’s Trailheads can be found at your own, you can find non-motorized boat
Eugene’s parks and planning, funding, and a growing statewide
2 multiple locations within Alton Baker Park launches at several locations including Alton
open space system. This 12-mile path lines both commitment to preserving the Willamette
near the North Bank Path. Baker Park. However, if you are looking 5
sides of the Willamette River from the Willie Greenway allowed construction
for experienced guidance and outdoor
Knickerbocker Bridge just west of I-5 to the to begin in 1971. By 2003 the
Skinner Butte Park 4 opportunities of all kinds, stop by the City Owen Rose Garden
Owosso Bridge just south of Beltline Road. We final connecting link of the
Look for the Eugene’s first and premier riverfront park, of Eugene’s River House Community
hope this map will help you discover this path’s 12-mile system was completed,
numbered diamond Skinner Butte Park, is located along the South Center located along the South Bank Path.
easy connection to many of the recreational, and the system was dedicated
symbols on the Bank Path. A visit here offers a glimpse of Information: (541) 682-5329
cultural, and historic destinations that make as the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Photo by Vern Rogers
map to locate these Eugene’s history as it is home to Eugene
Eugene unique. Path System.
features on the Skinner’s original land claim, phenomenal Delta Ponds 12
Riverbank Path. views of the city from the top of the Butte, and Herons, bald eagles, and Western pond turtles
recreational climbing opportunities on the west are just some of the wildlife that call Delta

Photo by Ellen Toneys


face of the Butte at the Climbing Columns. Ponds home. Located along the East Bank
The Legacy of Community Community Partner Jane Dods Brian & Karen Obie Path, wildlife viewing areas provide amateur to
REI Michelle Emmons Oregon Medical Group
Advocacy Continues RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground 5 avid bird watchers the perfect vantage point. 3
Eugene Area Chamber of Oregon Track Club Masters
This path system has recently undergone several The Eugene community created this one-of-a- Come discover the natural beauty in the heart
Wayfinder Commerce Suzanne, Gretchen, & Geoffrey
wayfinding enhancements thanks to the efforts Eugene Marathon Eugene Parks Foundation Rodkey kind, inclusive, award-winning playground to of our urban environment. Delta Ponds
of Eugene Parks Foundation volunteers and Eugene Water and Electric Board Eugene Running Club Paul Roline, Mike Buckridge, John bring children in touch with Eugene’s unique
Jerry’s Home Improvement Center Eugene Running Company Morris, & Don Peting history and culture through creative play.
generous local sponsors. In partnership with the Willamette River Habitat Enhancement
Dr. Mark and Mary Jewell Full City Coffee Roasters & The Kitty & David Piercy
City of Eugene their initiative, The Riverloop Located along the South Bank Path within An ongoing major restoration project is
OBEC Consulting Engineers Palace Bakery Rexius Inc.
Connection, provided new mile markers at The Register-Guard Greater Eugene Area Riders Spirited Walkers Marathon Team Skinner Butte Park, it is a destination for helping reconnect Delta Ponds with the
every quarter-mile along the system’s four path Sacred Heart Medical Center (GEARs) Jim & Kathy Torrey children of all ages and abilities, including the Willamette River to improve habitat and
SELCO Community Credit Union Janice & Terry Gould Track City Track Club young at heart.
segments, map and interpretive signs at 13 offer fish, such as juvenile Chinook salmon
Valley River Center Jim & Helen Jackson Jennifer Ulum & Timothy Gleason
locations, and this comprehensive hand-held Wells Fargo Gus & Bonnye Keller Villard St. Pub
(below), a safe place to grow before returning
map. A special “thank you” to Pete Powers and Carolyn & Dean Kortge Alex & Clare VonderHaar Owen Rose Garden 3 to the river. 12
Scott Wallace who designed this map and to Milemarker Lane County Chapter UO Alumni Steve & Linda Wheatley The award-winning Owen Rose Garden
AAA Oregon Association Bill & Mary Zier is located along the South Bank Path and
the UO InfoGraphics Laboratory for their
Jon Anderson & Family Darryl & Candice Larson
early guidance. This effort would not have been is home to over 4,500 roses of more than
Babes on Broadway Market of Choice
possible without support from the following Dr. John & Ruth Bascom McMenamins North Bank Pub This project was funded in part by 400 varieties. Making the garden even more
Rick Bronson Jeff & Mary Miller Oregon State Lottery funds. spectacular is a majestic Tartarian cherry tree,
dedicated community members:
Don & Lynn Morris planted in the 1860s and believed to be the
oldest of its species in the nation.

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