Deerfield Park Improvements
These upgrades will make Deerfield Park an even better place for play, exercise, and community!
- Estimated start date: May 27
- Estimated completion date: October 15 (weather permitting)
- Contractor: Durbin Excavating
NEW universally-accessible, ADA-compliant:
- 8 ft. wide permeable concrete pathways with new connections to adjacent neighborhoods
- Soft-surface perimeter walking trail
- 6,500 sq. ft. play area with new equipment and artificial turf safety surface
- Picnic & seating areas, drinking fountain, and full-size basketball court
- Permanent 9-hole disc golf course
Improving the existing natural features:
- Added trees for more shade, while keeping all existing trees
- Retaining and repairing existing grass areas
Parking
Clearly posted signage around the perimeter indicates the preferred parking area (for approximately 60 vehicles) on the north side of the park on Del Rio Avenue SE.
The Albany Parks Passport is back for 2025!
Visit at least six of the parks listed below and snap a photo as indicated on the back of this paper. Once you're done, come back here to submit your photos for a chance to win!
Rules
- Every family that submits a completed form will receive a prize pack perfect for summer fun!
- Prize packs are limited; one passport/prize pack per family.
- Participants must pick up prizes in person July 21-August 20 at the Riverfront Community Center (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm)
Parks
- Burkhart Park (550 Burkhart St. SE) Take a photo of someone in your family exercising on the fitness court!
- Eleanor Hackleman Park (654 Pine St. SE) Take a photo of someone in your family on the pickleball courts!
- Gibson Hill Park (2880 Gibson Hill Rd. NW) Take a photo of someone in your family playing sand volleyball!
- Henderson Park (833 Calapooia St. SW) Take a photo of someone in your family on one of the swings!
- Kinder Park (1326 Oak St. SE) Take a photo of someone in your family going down a slide!
- Meadow Ridge Park (379 Timber St. NE) Take a photo of someone in your family on the log structure!
- Monteith Riverpark (489 Water Ave. NW) Take a photo of someone in your family on the new stage!
- Periwinkle Park (2298 21st Ave. SE) Take a photo of someone in your family crossing the footbridge!
- Sunrise Park (2275 Thurston St. SE) Take a photo of someone in your family under the biggest tree you can find!
- Takena Park (1101 Lawnridge St. SW; NOT Takena Landing Park) Take a photo of someone in your family on (or in front of) the climbing boulder!
| 2024 | Wynonna |
| 2023 | Little River Band |
| 2022 | Billy Currington |
| 2021 | The Guess Who (canceled) |
| 2020 | The Guess Who (canceled) |
| 2019 | Rick Springfield |
| 2018 | Goo Goo Dolls |
| 2017 | .38 Special |
| 2016 | Bret Michaels |
| 2015 | Daughtry |
| 2014 | Blue Öyster Cult and Bachman & Turner (of BTO) |
| 2013 | Foreigner |
| 2012 | Styx |
| 2011 | Joan Jett |
| 2010 | America |
| 2009 | Creedence Clearwater Revisited |
| 2008 | Little River Band |
| 2007 | Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) |
| 2006 | WAR |
| 2005 | Los Lobos |
| 2004 | Johnny Rivers |
| 2003 | Christopher Cross |
| 2002 | Joan Baez |
| 2001 | Oregon Symphony |
| 2000 | Sonia Dada |
At Albany Parks and Recreation, we believe in creating inclusive experiences that are accessible to all. As such, we strive to provide detailed information about each trip and tour, including any potential obstacles such as stairs, uneven surfaces, or challenges that might be encountered during the excursion.
While some of our trips may involve navigating stairs or traversing uneven terrain, we want to emphasize that everyone is welcome to sign up for a trip if they believe it aligns with their interest and abilities.
We offer performances and make every effort to secure seats at venues with minimal stairs and try to secure some seats that sit on the aisle. However, we also want to ensure that everyone is prepared for any potential challenges they may encounter. Therefore, we kindly ask all participants to be mindful and prepared to navigate some stairs during our performances.
If you have a specific accessibility concern or requirement, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for considering our trip and tour program. We look forward to embarking on exciting adventures together!
