Marys River Park and Natural Area is an open space community park. The mostly undeveloped 28 acres along the Marys River provide opportunities for quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. There are three bridges within the park.
Amenities
Marys River Park and Natural Area has a playground area, a 9-hole disc golf course, horseshoe pits, natural surface walking paths, and an unfenced off-leash dog area.
Marys River Park and Natural Area has one covered group picnic shelter with water and electricity available that can be reserved (see Park Reservations).
Restrooms
Restrooms are generally open from mid April to mid October, weather permitting and are generally open during park hours from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
Other Information
City offices including city hall, the police department and library are located to the north of the park and Marys River provides the southern park boundary. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo grounds are to the east and undeveloped property to the west.
Off-leash Dog Zone
The northern open field at Marys River Park and Natural Area is designated as an off-leash dog area. Signs in the park help identify this area. Dog owners are still responsible for the behavior of their dogs while they are off-leash. See photo to the right that identifies the off-leash dog zone.