Welcome to Benton County Natural Areas & Parks

Benton County Recreation

Experience Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department's recreational sites! Explore history, nature, and recreation at areas maintained, conserved, and restored for your enjoyment and for future generations. Whether going out for a day of fishing, planning a family outing or exploring the many plant communities and habitats — Benton County parks have something for everyone.

The Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department serves the interests and pursuits of Benton County residents by providing access to natural, historic, and recreational areas and conserving, restoring and developing parkland investments. These Web pages highlight the recreational opportunities available at your County parks. We have also included information about other parks which may be of interest to you.

We feel Benton County has an excellent parks system which meets the near-to-home recreational needs of our citizens. The County Commissioners, Parks Advisory Board and the Natural Areas and Parks Department staff invite you to enjoy your parks.

Natural Areas and Parks Survey

This is your chance to tell us what you think of Benton County’s Natural Areas and Parks! The Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department is updating its comprehensive plan, and you are asked for input to help guide the future development of this valuable resource. As part of that process Benton County is offering an online survey to gather feedback.

2010 Picnic Reservations

The Parks Department is now accepting group picnic reservations for the 2010 picnic season. To make a reservation call 541-766-6871 (reservations are taken in the order calls are received). You can also stop by the Parks office at 360 SW Avery Ave., Corvallis to make your reservations.

Nature. Conservation. Recreation.

Benton County's Natural Areas & Parks are known as one of the most well maintained systems in the state. More than three decades of careful planning, management, and partnerships with the public and others has resulted in a veritable fortune in natural areas and parks for citizens.

Access natural, historic, and recreation areas where thrive a number of Willamette Valley plants, animals, fish and butterflies that are federally listed under the Endangered Species Act, considered candidate species, or species of concern. The system has progressed from a volunteer board in 1986 overseeing 89 acres of donated land, to a dedicated staff working with three citizen advisory boards and various partnering agencies to maintain 1,419 acres of land for public enjoyment.

To help make your next outing a success, Benton County Natural Areas and Parks provides maps, trail information, reservations, and reservation fee schedules. Come and enjoy your parks!

Natural Areas and Parks Partners

Private Partners

Greenbelt Land Trust (GLT) and its founders/donors, Charles and Elsie Ross; Jack Brandis and Andrew Martin, who gave significant trail easements; Fred Beazell who bequeathed a $7 million estate to Benton County's care; industrial landowners, private citizens and the public.

Agency Partners

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, US Fish & Wildlife, Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Benton Soil & Water Conservation District, and other local experts.

Natural Areas & Parks Department
360 SW Avery Ave.
Corvallis, Oregon 97333-1192
Phone: 541-766-6871 - Fax: 541-766-6891
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday