Parks

Philomath residents and visitors are able to enjoy parks located throughout the city. The City owns and maintains 10 parks that together comprise a total of approximately 43 acres. They include a community park, a nature park, and several neighborhood parks. All City parks are open daily from dawn to dusk. Descriptions of each park are available in the links below.

Dogs in Parks:

Dogs in Parks: Dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 10-feet in length and under the control of the person holding the leash at all times. Marys River Park has a designated off-leash zone located at the north end of the park (directly behind the library).

Overnight Camping:

Overnight camping in this area is available at Benton County Fairgrounds -- Call (541) 757-1521.

Park Reservations: Reserve a park for your event online!

Residency for park fees is based on City Limits addresses. Anything outside of City Limits is a Non-Resident.

• Please review the Park Use Rules and Fees (PDF) closely prior to submitting a reservation request.
• All applications submitted through the online system are considered requests until confirmed by the City of Philomath. Every effort will be made to approve requests, but the submittal of an online request should not be considered a guarantee of reservation until confirmed.
• For questions about Park Reservations, email Philomath Parks or call 541-929-3001. Calls will be returned as soon as possible though may be returned the next business day due to staffing.

Additional things to keep in mind for reservations:

• Reservation requests will be accepted from 12 months in advance to 7 days prior to your event date. For events sooner than 7 days out, outdoor spaces that are not reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All alcohol permits will require a certificate of insurance and approval from the Chief of Police prior to being issued.
• Park users create a simple account in the reservation system which will allow for streamlined reservation requests in the future.