Parks & Recreation

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 Nature 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