Willamette River Access Points

Island Park: 2 points

West D Street Greenway: 1 point

Alton Baker Park: 2 points

Maurie Jacobs and River House: 1 point

Valley River Center: 1 point

Beltline Highway Overpass: 2 points

Total River Distance: approximately 10km or almost 7mi

Island Park

• A foot path leads to the river from the parking area at the end of West B Street. It’s about 100 yards to the water from there.
• A boat ramp is near Island Park on the south side of the Main Street Bridge. Take Aspen south, all the way to the end where it turns to the right and dead ends at the boat ramp.

West D Street Greenway

• There is another boat ramp at West D Street Greenway where West D Street, Aspen Street and North Walnut Road all meet. (see River Access Map for details.)

Alton Baker Park

• One access point is at the end of the south-jutting spur off Day Island Rd (the road that runs through Alton Baker Park). The paved spur sits roughly between the dog park and the duck pond (Petersen Slough). It’s the only paved road off Day Island.
• Another more popular access point is near the duck pond, officially called Petersen Slough. Parking is ample. Though the portage distance is a bit higher here, the access is very easy.

Franklin Park*

• Due to the proximity to the University, there is likely to at least be some foot paths to the river, but we have not yet verified this.

Maurie Jacobs Park

• Not far from the River House there is a foot path to the river at Maurie Jacobs Park. It is not the easiest access point, but it is not unreasonable either.

• At the north end of Adams Street, near Maurie Jacobs Park, is The River House. As the name implies, there is great access to the river here.

Valley River Center

• Vast parking can be found between Macy’s and Regal Cinema, which is closest to the boat ramp.

Beltine Highway Overpass

To get there:

Eastbound: exit Division, double back toward the overpass.

Westbound: exit River Road, turn south (left) to River Ave. Turn east (left) and take River Ave all the way to the end (do not get back on Beltline at the highway entrance ramp!) where it meets Division under the overpass.

Warning: Because this is another unofficial access point, the “driveway” is not maintained, and as such is deeply pitted and there are some sizable drop-offs from the pavement that can damage a low-slung vehicle. Use at your own risk.

It is our recommendation for 2WD vehicles to park under the bridge, due to the size and depth of the river rocks on the bank. 4WD parking can be found anywhere there is open space.

Whitely Landing County Park (approx 2 mi or 3 km), andHileman Landing County Park (approx 5mi or 7 km).

Due to river variances, advanced planning is recommended for successful navigation to these landings.