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Albany has a strong park system with a neighborhood or community park in nearly every neighborhood zone, providing diverse recreation experiences with playgrounds, picnic shelters, sports fields, open grassy areas, trails, multi-use paths, and natural areas.

Special events such as River Rhythms at Monteith Riverpark and the Northwest Art and Air Festival at Timber Linn Park draw people together and foster a sense of community.

Riverfront parks and urban spaces further enhance the system, providing river access and green space in more densely developed areas of the city.

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Want to help keep our city parks beautiful, clean, and safe? Volunteer for the Adopt-A-Park Program

People who live in Albany help fund Parks & Recreation through their City property taxes. If you live outside the city limits, you don’t pay these taxes, so class and program fees are normally higher for you—about 33% more than what Albany residents pay.

If you regularly participate in Albany Parks & Recreation classes, trips, or aquatics programs, this card can save you a significant amount by lowering your costs to match resident rates.

Cost

$40 for individuals or $80 for families of 4, active for a 12-month period from the date of purchase.

Where to buy 

  • In person: Riverfront Community Center, 489 Water Ave NW, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (cash, credit card, or check)
  • By phone: 541-917-7777, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (credit card only)

Trail Map

Download a Trail Map (pdf)

Trails

Cox Creek Loop/Waverly Lake Loop

From Waverly Lake Loop on the east side of the bridge over Cox Creek, cross Old Salem road and follow the creek to Waverly Street and back.

  • 0.65 miles down and back Cox Creek trail
  • 1.35 miles Waverly and the Cox Creek trail

daveclarkpathDave Clark Trail

Monteith Park to Bowman Park. Paved trail runs along the south side of the Willamette River. You will see firsthand the beginning steps of redevelopment of historically industrial property to mixed use housing and retail on Albany's waterfront. The trail opens up onto residential Front Avenue which leads to Geary Street and the entrance to Bowman Park. Distance: 1.5 miles each way (3.0 round trip)

Lexington Park

Path running along the perimeter of the park is 5000' or 95% of a mile (a mile being 5280')

Oak Creek Greenbelt Trail

A soft surface trail that connects Teloh Calapooia Park with the Calapooia River and neighborhoods to the north. Distance: 1.8 miles

Periwinkle Creek Trail

A paved, flat bicycle and pedestrian path that runs along Periwinkle Creek from the northwest corner of Grand Prairie Park to the Albany Boys and Girls Club.

Walking-Path

  • Grand Prairie Park to 21st Street - .87 miles
  • Grand Prairie Park to Queen Ave - 1.15 miles
  • Grand Prairie Park to Boys and Girls Club - 1.8 miles
  • Grand Prairie Park/ Boys and Girls Club/ Grand Prairie (Round Trip) - 3.61 miles

Simpson Park Trail

Starting from the parking lot and continuing until the path ends in a grassy area with one very narrow path heading back toward the river. Dirt path. Distance: 2.36 miles down and back

Swanson Park Connector

Proposed paved path on the north side of highway 99 that connects Swanson Park with the nearby Amtrak/Transit Center. Distance: .35 mile

Takena Landing Trail

A soft surface path running on the north side of the Willamette River. Trail starts at the boat landing and heads to the east. As you travel down the trail the sounds of the city gradually give way to the rhythmic sounds of the river. The end of the trail loops back and allows you to return the way you came. Distance: 1.5 miles each way

Timber Linn Park

A paved path from Timber Linn parking lot to highway 20 and back along airport side of Price road to the crosswalk at the fairgrounds and back to the parking lot. Distance: 1.47 miles

Waverly Lake Loop

This paved path starts at the parking lot, and follows the banks of Waverly Lake. Distance: .70 miles

*All Distances Approximate

Cool! Pool is open through September 7.

 All registration and park rental services are now exclusively at the Riverfront Community Center (489 Water Ave NW).

Rec Swim

All Ages Rec Swim

  • Mon - Fri: Noon - 2 pm, 2:05 - 4:05 pm, or 5:15 - 7:15 pm
  • Sat - Sun: 10 am - Noon, 12:05 - 2:05 pm, 2:10 - 4:10 pm, or 4:15 - 6:15 pm

Prices

AgePer SessionMonthly*
(Cool! Only)		Monthly*
(ACP & Cool!)
Tot (0-3) $4 (In-city)/ $5 -
Youth (4-17) $6 (In-city)/ $8 $33 (In-city)/ $43 $43 (In-city)/$53
Adult (18-54) $7 (In-city)/ $9 $38 (In-city)/ $50 $48 (In-city)/$60
Senior (55+) $6 (In-city)/ $8 $33 (In-city)/ $43 $43 (In-city)/$53
Family Monthly Passes
(Up to 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children in the same household. Additional children: $5 each)		 $64 (In-city)/ $83 $84 (In-city)/$103

*Monthly memberships automatically renew. Fitness classes are included in Adult and Senior monthly memberships.

Before You Go...

  • A responsible caregiver 16+ must be present with children under 8 years old.
  • Children 5 & under or wearing a PFD must be within arm's reach of a caregiver 16+ in all areas of the pool except the zero-depth play area.
  • All people must be 48 inches to use the slide, no exceptions. No double riders.
  • You may bring your own toys, goggles, and masks. Please no snorkels or floaties. All life jackets must be approved by the Coast Guard.

Tot (0-3) Only Rec Swim

  • Mon - Thu: 4:10 - 5:10 pm 
  • Fri:  10:45 - 11:45 am or 4:10 - 5:10 pm

Prices

$4 (In-city)/ $5 per session for all participants

Before You Go...

  • Children must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver 16+.
  • The area of play is only the zero-entry splash pad area. All other areas of the pool will not be accessible.
 All registration and park rental services are now exclusively at the Riverfront Community Center (489 Water Ave NW).
Register online
or by phone:
541-967-4521
or in-person:
2150 36th Ave SE

Drop-in Programs

Drop-in Programs

Rec Swim

MTuWThFSa
6:30 - 8 pm — 6:30 - 8 pm — 6:30 - 8 pm 1 - 3 pm

Lap Swim

MTuWThFSa
5:30 - 8:30 am 5:30 - 8:30 am 5:30 - 8:30 am 5:30 - 8:30 am 5:30 - 8:30 am —
Noon - 2 pm Noon - 2 pm Noon - 2 pm Noon - 2 pm Noon - 2 pm Noon - 1 pm
6 - 7 pm — 6 - 7 pm — 6 - 7 pm —

Prices

TypePer SessionMonthly*
(ACP Only)		Monthly*
(ACP & Cool!)
Tot (0-3) Free
Youth (4-17) $6 (In-city)/ $8 $33 (In-city)/ $43 $43 (In-city)/$53
Adult (18-54) $7 (In-city)/ $9 $38 (In-city)/ $50 $48 (In-city)/$60
Senior (55+)** $6 (In-city)/ $8 $33 (In-city)/ $43 $43 (In-city)/$53
Family Monthly Passes
(Up to 3 adults and 3 children, or 2 adults and 4 children in the same household. Additional children: $5 each. Includes sports practice times.)		 $64 (In-city)/ $83 $84 (In-city)/$103
Sports Pass
(Required for swim team & water polo. Does not include public swims.)		 $33 (In-city)/ $43 --
Sports Guest Pass
(Required for swim team & water polo. Does not include public swims.)		 $3  

*Monthly memberships automatically renew. Fitness classes are included in Adult and Senior monthly memberships.

**Now accepting Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, Grey & Golden, and Renew Active insurance benefits. Ask staff for details

Before You Go...

  • A responsible caregiver 16+ must be present with children under 8 years old.
  • Children 5 & under or wearing a PFD must be within arm's reach of a caregiver 16+ in all areas of the pool except the zero-depth play area.
  • You may bring your own toys, goggles, and masks. Please no snorkels or floaties. All life jackets must be approved by the Coast Guard.

Rentals

Rentals are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please call 541-967-4521 for more information.

 

 

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