City parks keep Redmond looking green
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- Quince Park has one of several Redmond playgrounds that have seen upgrades in recent years.
Redmond has a growing list of city parks, from small neighborhood oases to flat sports fields to the city’s sizable Dry Canyon, which runs just 10 blocks west of downtown.
City parks are open from sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Downtown parks
Centennial Park: An urban park featuring an interactive water feature, a shade pavilion, fireplace, grassy areas and a snack shop. To schedule an event in Centennial Park, call the city Community Development Department at 541-923-7756.
Reservations for all other city parks are handled by Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, 541-548-7275.
Dry Canyon Parks
The fire and ice of geologic ages created a well-hidden jewel in Redmond, an open space bordered by high rock walls known as the Dry Canyon. It runs nearly the length of town and provides opportunities for walking, biking, horseback riding and otherwise getting away from it all — within city limits. The Dry Canyon trail runs from SW Quartz Avenue to NW 19th Street, just short of four miles.
Hope Playground: The city’s ADA accessible playground, located at Sam Johnson Park, 333 SW 15th St. Parking available and access is open on the Dry Canyon trail from both the North and South.
Paul Hathaway Memorial Park: 1021 NW Rockcrest Court.
Bowlby Park: 1767 SW Parkway, in the Dry Canyon. Baseball fields, bleachers.
Sam Johnson Park: Corner of SW 15th Street and Evergreen Avenue in the Dry Canyon. Picnic tables and pavilion, tennis courts and completely ADA-accessible Hope Playground.
American Legion Park: 850 SW Rimrock Way. Youth baseball and soccer fields, a performing arts amphitheater, a playground with climbing rocks and restrooms.
Kiwanis Field/Spud Bowl: Corner of SW 15th Street at Antler/Black Butte, next to the skatepark. Playing fields, portable bleachers and parking.
Weigand Family Dog Park: Antler/Black Butte, just north of the skatepark. It has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs as well as benches for owners.
Redmond Disc Golf: A 9-hole course next door to the dog park.
Redmond Skatepark: 15th Street and W. Antler Avenue; open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earlier. Accommodates skateboards and scooters but no BMX bikes.
Other city parks and amenities
Fireman’s Pond: 1100 SW Lake Court. Fishing pound for youth and disabled anglers. Picnic tables, birdwatching.
Homestead Park: Located in a narrow strip between Canal Boulevard and the U.S. Highway 97 reroute near Dogwood Avenue. Next door to Homestead is a newly opened pump track for BMX bikes. The park also has a bike fix-it station for the new Homestead Canal Trail.
Redmond’s neighborhood parks
See www.ci.redmond.or.us for a listing with park features.
Quartz Park: 2001 SW Quartz Ave.
Umatilla Sports Complex: 3000 SW Umatilla Ave.
Hayden Park: 1964 SW 35th St.
Baker Park: 1532 SW 17th St.
Kalama Park: 1624 SW Kalama Ave.
Centennial Park: 725 SW Evergreen
Diamond Bar Park: NE Fifth Street and Quince Avenue.
Quince Park: NW 10th Street and Quince Avenue.
Fairhaven Park: 23rd Street north of W. Antler Avenue.
Valleyview Park: SW 34th Street and Reservoir Drive.
Stack Park: 820 NW Kingwood Ave.
Spudbowl Park: 164 SW 15th St.
Kiwanis Field: 229 SW 15th St.
West Canyon Rim Park: NW Rimrock Way at Jackpine Avenue.