Parks & Recreation

UPDATE: In consideration of the health and safety of our community, and in accordance with Executive Order No. 20-12 from the Office of the Governor, all Yamhill County Parks are closed to the public.

Yamhill County’s parks are “unique natural, cultural, and historic places where people can enjoy outdoor recreation and education activities”. 

The developed park properties provide day-use facilities for a variety of activities. These activities include: picnicking, boating, bird watching, small events and gatherings, fishing, hiking, outdoor education, and much more.
 

Linear Parks/Trails

• Yamhelas Westsider Trail

Boating, Fishing, River Access

• Dayton Landing - Dayton Landing Improvements
• Ediger Landing
• Rogers Landing

Picnic/Day Use Parks with Reservable Areas

• Crabtree Park – Note: Lease to and managed by Chehalem Parks and Recreation District
• Ed Grenfell
• Lafayette Locks Historical Park

To make a reservation at Ed Grenfell Park, Lafayette Locks Park, or Charles Metsker Park, please call Yamhill County Public Works at (503) 434-7515.

Small Picnic/Day Use Parks

• Blackwell
• Huber
• Menefee
• Stuart Grenfell Wayside Park

Parks with Large Natural Areas and Outdoor Education/Research Areas

• Charles Metsker (Rainbow Lake) – Note: Use is by Special Permit Only
• Deer Creek Prairie Park

Undeveloped Park Properties, Natural Areas, and Waysides
     Please note that these properties are not open to the public.

• Whiteson
• Juliette
• Monroe Landing
• Powerhouse
• Wrex Cruse