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Wallace M. Ruff Jr. Memorial Park

Overview: Wallace M. Ruff Jr. Memorial Park is rated 4.7/5 from 185 Google reviews. This park offers a beautiful walking path lined with blooming magnolias and other native plants, perfect for springtime strolls. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and seating and covered spots.

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4.7Google rating

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4.7(185 reviews)

People say this park offers a beautiful walking path lined with blooming magnolias and other native plants, perfect for springtime strolls. They highlight the peaceful and serene atmosphere, with plenty of trees and places to sit, and the views of the surrounding hills. They also like the large open lawn area and the availability of picnic tables.

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dogs that need room to runowners who want shade, seating, and water accesslonger visits with useful park amenities

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Address1298-1078 66th St, Springfield, OR 97478, USA

Phone(541) 736-4544

City pageSpringfield

Imported fromSpringfield, OR

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dogs that need room to runowners who want shade, seating, and water accesslonger visits with useful park amenitiesparktourist attractionbotanical garden1 Google photos185 reviews

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Fenwick Rysen2 years ago

One of the most beautiful parks in the area. Magnolias take the center stage, but coast redwoods, firs, cypress, oak, and hemlock round it out. It rivals the better-known Hendricks Park rhododendron grove in Eugene for beauty when in bloom. Plenty of benches and picnic tables spaced around the main walk loop. Lots of open space for kids to play (no playground, though.) The park was severely damaged during Icemageddon 2024, but looks set to recover nicely.

RV2 years ago

I discovered this little magnolia park near me one day. There’s a small parking lot, little bridge over a creek, then a paved path which takes about 10 mins to walk. You can read about the history. Many plants to look at, especially varieties of magnolias. A quiet place to walk alone or draw, talk with with friends. There’re few benches & picnic tables & portable bathrooms. Pros: magnolias, other plants, quiet. Cons: small park. Update: Jan 15, '24 ice storm damaged branches of some trees but the blooms are still beautiful!

Heidi Goulda year ago

Beautiful, peaceful. A couple picnic tables to enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by blooming magnolia trees!😊

Charlotte11 months ago

A must-visit in spring. The short walking path is laden with a wonderful plethora of blooming plant life.

Dale Davaza year ago

A lovely paved winding oval walking path lined with magnolia trees and other native plants. Perfect for springtime strolls. Good parking.

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