Linn County Parks & Recreation

08/28/2026

Lewis Creek Park and the Gedney Boat Ramp at Foster Lake will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 1st and 2nd. 🚧
Road construction and a temporary closure of Foster Dam Road by the Army Corps of Engineers will make access super limited.
Plan ahead and enjoy one of our other great spots on Wednesday. Thanks for your flexibility! 🌞🌲🚤

08/25/2026

Thistle Creek Boat Ramp is closing for the season on Wednesday, August 26 due to the low water level at Green Peter Reservoir.

08/17/2026

Fire Restrictions are in effect in all Linn County and Willamette National Forest campgrounds starting today, August 17, 2026. Due to fire danger, drier than usual fuels, limited firefighting personnel, and forecasted hot/dry conditions, fires are banned in all Linn County Parks-managed sites until further notice. This includes barbeques using charcoal briquettes and pellet grills, warming fires, tiki torches, candles, etc. You may still use devices that have an on/off switch that use propane or liquefied bottled fuel. Be careful out there!

07/23/2026

Wondering about water levels in the Willamette Valley? There is a virtual public meeting held by the US Army Corps of Engineers to talk about the challenges this year on Thursday, July 23 at noon. Use the link below.
https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4545840/usace-to-discuss-low-willamette-valley-reservoir-levels-at-virtual-public-meeti/

07/22/2026

With so many fires throughout the state, please be especially careful this year. Fire fighting resources are stretched thin, so we all need to do our part to protect the lands we love. Be safe out there!

To help prevent wildfires, fire restrictions will go into effect Monday, July 20 on the Willamette National Forest, including wilderness areas.

All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, and any other open fires are prohibited outside of designated recreation sites or campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves, portable gas campfires, and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel or propane with an on/off switch are allowed in areas cleared of flammable vegetation.

Campfires are still allowed inside fire rings at most developed campgrounds and other designated recreation sites.

Smoking is also prohibited, except within a building or vehicle, developed recreation site, on the water, or in an area cleared of flammable vegetation.

More information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette/fire

07/22/2026

Heads up, friends! Lewis Creek Park and the Gedney Boat Ramp at Foster Lake will be closed on Wednesday, July 29. 🚧
Road construction and a temporary closure of Foster Dam Road by the Army Corps of Engineers will make access super limited.
Plan ahead and enjoy one of our other great spots on Wednesday. Thanks for rolling with the changes! 🌞🌲🚤

07/17/2026

https://app.lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/289024/content.html

07/05/2026

Clear Lake Resort may have delays up to 15-20 min. on the exit road July 6-9. We are upgrading some infrastructure to better serve you. Thank you for your patience.

07/01/2026

Lewis Creek Park and Gedney Boat Ramp are OPEN. Please access these sites from Foster Dam Road or N. River Drive (below the dam) via Pleasant Valley Rd. during road construction this summer.

06/30/2026

Hey park visitors! 👋 Quick heads-up: Fireworks are a no-go at Linn County Parks. 🚫🎆

But don't worry, you can still bring the glow! Grab your glow sticks, neon necklaces, and bracelets for some safe, brilliant after-dark fun. 🌟 Let’s keep it green and glowing!