1400 Lake Drive, Eugene, Oregon
Main Office 541-688-4052 | Pool 541-461-7777 | Gymnastics 541-688-8955
Recreation. Enrichment. Community.
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Welcome to River Road Park District!
**Important!**
Please drive the speed limit especially on Howard, Horn, Lake Emerald Park Way, and all residential streets surrounding the schools and the park. Drive slowly and responsibly. Thank you.
Wondering if We Are Open?
River Road Park and Recreation is now going to be posting all our emergency closures, or inclement weather closures on FlashAlert. The notifications will be published to all media, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
https://www.facebook.com/RRParkDistrict
Online Registration
River Road Park and Recreation District has launched into an amazing computerized system at all of our locations! You will not only have the ability to access all transactions on your account, reprint all of your receipts, view your upcoming classes/programs – but you also will be able to register online for several programs! Please let us know if you have any questions.
Upcoming Events
Eugene Garden Club presents a Standard Flower Show
Saturday, Oct. 7 | 12-6p | Free
Sunday, Oct. 8 | 1:30-3:30p | Free
Come join us for a beautiful flower arrangement show in the multi-purpose room at Emerald Park. The show is free and open to the public. If you would like to enter a flower arrangement or some horticultural arrangement from your garden we encourage you to call Sharon Wilson, (541) 747-8479 for more information. Entries must be made in advance by September 30th.
Flu Shot Clinic
Friday, Oct. 13 | 10a-12p
It’s that time of the year! Time to get your flu shot, folks. Today we’re teaming up with our local River Road Health Mart Pharmacy to make it easy for you to get your shot. We do not need you to register prior to coming in that day. Appointments are first come first serve. If you are not certain whether your insurance covers your flu shot or if you have other questions regarding the shot, please call the pharmacy staff directly at River Road Health Mart Pharmacy 541-636-3522. Please bring your insurance card with you on the 7th so the insurance company can be billed directly.
HOWL-O-WEEN Haunt
Friday, Oct. 27 | 6-8p | Free
Need a safe alternative to trick or treating? The Park is the safe place for you! Come join us for our spook-tacular night of frightful events. We’ll have everything from a costume contest to various spooky games, to creepy cuisine! Kids and parents are invited to come howl with us in your craziest costumes for a thrilling night of fun! Game and activity tickets sold for 25 cents.
Holiday Food Drive
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 | Bring in non-perishables
Help those less fortunate than yourself this holiday season by bringing in canned food items. We want this season to be plentiful for all! Our goal is to collect a massive amount of food during the months of November and December! We can accept canned goods and/or cash donations at any time. Your contribution will be distributed by FISH (Friends in service to humanity). Place food items in collection totes located throughout the Park District. Cash donation? See main office.
Breakfast with Santa @ Gymnastics NW
Saturday, Dec. 2 | 8-9a, 9-10a, 10-11a &11a-12p
$8 Adult (16+) . . . $7 Child
Come have breakfast with Santa at Gymnastics Northwest! Includes breakfast, picture and open gym. Sign up now as space is limited in each session.
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 2 | 9a-3p | $20/table
Visit the 9th annual River Road Holiday Market! This year’s show is going to be bigger and better than ever! More vendors means more holiday shopping for you. Registration is first come, first serve and limited so call 541-688-4052 to sign up now. A fantastic selection of handmade gifts, made by local artists at affordable prices - what more could you ask for? You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday list! See you there! Held at River Road Park.
Santa’s Smorgasbord
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 8:30-11a | Donation
A Community Breakfast Celebration! Food, fun and friends! It’s time for the community to come together and celebrate because it’s a wonderful life! Come see Santa, enjoy holiday music and the bling, bling of all our holiday decorations. It’s a holiday breakfast! All ages young and old are welcome! Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, milk, juice & coffee. Donations will be accepted at the door to cover cost of food. Breakfast is open to all community members.
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2-4p | $15 in advance. $20 at the door if space is available.
Today is about getting into the holiday spirit. We begin with a holiday afternoon tea where you will enjoy an assortment of teas, finger sandwiches, scones and fresh fruit. The Greater Eugene Chorus will then take us on a holiday musical journey so prepare for a magical time. Your cost includes: a holiday afternoon tea and songs.
Donate Blood
See dates & times below
Come on over and donate blood. Each single blood donation can help up to three Lane County patients. Donors must be 16 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Contact Lane Blood Center at 541-484-9111 to schedule an appointment. For more information visit www.laneblood.org
10/4 . . . W . . . 12-3p
10/9 . . . M . . . 3-6p
12/6 . . . W . . . 3-6p
12/19 . . . Tu . . . 12-6p
Silver & Fit
Are you a Silver & Fit member? If you are entitled to access our fitness center and pool for up to 36 visits per month at no charge. Water Exercise classes at the pool are an additional fee. Land classes available to Silver & Fit members at no additional cost include Zumba Gold, Tai Chi For Balance and Arthritis Exercise. SILVER & FIT MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN WHEN THEY USE THE FACILITY OR TAKE A CLASS. The Park District will be reimbursed for your participation so signing in is extremely important for the district to continue offering this program.