Attractions and Places To See around Jasper - Top 18

The Friends of Mount Pisgah Arboretum was founded in 1973 when it began building trails, building bridges, removing invasive species and publishing newsletters. Wildflower and mushroom shows first took place in 1981; hiring began in the early 1980s. The Arboretum's original mission was to have international plantings, but most of the early international donations were moved from the site. This has changed to preserve the Pacific Northwest's plant communities, provide environmental education programs, and enable public enjoyment of their site. The arboretum includes 7 miles (11 km) of river trails with 23 bridges, riparian meadows, evergreen forests, a rare section of preserved oak savannah, hillside Douglas fir and incense cedar forests, a water garden, wildflower meadows, a wooded picnic area and restrooms. The White Oak Pavilion replaced the deteriorating Quonset hut in 2005.

The Middle Fork Path is a 4-mile-long, 10-foot-wide pathway from Clearwater Park to Dorris Ranch, revealing scenic views of the Willamette River. It is accessible from Dorris Ranch to the west and Clearwater Park to the east. The path also connects to the 3-mile Mill Race Path, creating an 8-mile loop incorporating downtown Springfield. With minor sections of on-street bicycle lanes, both connect to Springfield and Eugene's riverfront system, extending for miles of enjoyable scenic routes.

Clearwater Park is a beautiful place that has served as a public park for over 50 years. The park has access to the Middle Fork Willamette River ideal for rowing, fishing and enjoying a beautiful run filled with lots of wildlife.

A very nice bench awaits you, with an amazing view of the southern Willamette Valley and a bronze relief sculpture that illustrates the surrounding topography, and nearby mountains, hills, and other features.

This 65-acre park connects with the four-mile Middle Fork path, which is excellent for cycling, running and walking. It has a nine-hole disc golf course, two boat ramps, picnic tables and restrooms. It sits on the middle fork of the Willamette River and provides easy access for paddlesports, fishing, swimming and boating. The trails in the park are wide enough to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians, and it is a great spot to have lunch and enjoy the river views.

Just west of downtown, 14-acre Island Park faces the Willamette River, interwoven with bike paths and riverfront expanses. A hub for family events, it boasts play areas, an amphitheater, picnics, restrooms, and a boat ramp. Paddle enthusiasts find river access for canoes, kayaks, and SUPs.

A very nice bench awaits you, with an amazing view of the southern Willamette Valley and a bronze relief sculpture that illustrates the surrounding topography, and nearby mountains, hills, and other feature.

Learn about local ecology, celebrate mushrooms and wildflowers, or just enjoy its diversity of habitats. With four outdoor interpretive exhibits that encourage people to learn more about the environment around them and connect with nature.