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Alton Baker Park features duck ponds, bicycle trails, a disc golf course and a dog park. It connects to the Ferry Street Bridge across the Willamette River. The Cuthbert Amphitheater is here, which is a popular venue for outdoor musical and drama performances.

Duck Island is one of two little islands within this pond, which is part of the waterways of Alton Baker Park. This park is Eugene’s largest developed park. The park, created in 1959, is home to dozens of recreational features and facilities. From this peaceful vantage point close to the water, you can watch the ducks go about their daily routine of coming and going to the island they have effectively named.

Dragonfly Bend, situated in west Eugene, is a location previously used for agriculture. However, it has now been restored as a wetland site with the help of advanced techniques implemented by the City's staff. During spring, a diverse range of native wildflowers and grasses bloom in the area, providing an ideal habitat for many species of birds, insects, and other creatures to find food and shelter.

This little point protruding into the Willamette River is one of the nicest viewpoints near the little community of Riverwood — although really, it's hard to go wrong with the pretty scenery along the entirety of the West & South Bank Path, which is also close by.

The DeFazio Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge named after Congressman Peter DeFazio of Oregon. It showcases quite interesting and unique architecture with a modernist interpretation of the classic suspension bridge and serves as one of the main connecting arteries between downtown Eugene and Coburg Road. The DeFazio Bridge also serves as the main crossing between Alton Baker Park and downtown Eugene, increasing access to the park. It stretches across the Willamette River, connecting Alton Baker Park on the east side with Autzen Stadium and the University of Oregon campus on the west side. The bridge is an important link in the extensive system of bicycle and pedestrian paths that traverse Eugene and the surrounding area. It is heavily used by students, visitors to Alton Baker Park, and residents of nearby neighborhoods. The bridge also offers breathtaking views of the Willamette River, Autzen Stadium and the surrounding natural beauty of the area. In addition to its practical and functional purposes, the DeFazio Bridge is also a beloved landmark and a symbol of Eugene's commitment to sustainable transportation and outdoor recreation.

Duck Island is one of two little islands within this pond, which is part of the waterways of Alton Baker Park. This park is Eugene’s largest developed park. The park, created in 1959, is home to dozens of recreational features and facilities. From this peaceful vantage point close to the water, you can watch the ducks go about their daily routine of coming and going to the island they have effectively named.

At over 9,000 acres Fern Ridge Lake is the largest reservoir in Lane County. As such it is incredibly popular for all manner of water sports including, but not limited to, sailing, kayak, swimming, paddle boarding, wake boarding, and fishing. The area is also an important habitat for wildlife and migratory bird populations.