Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park — Attraction in Corvallis

Free camping and friendly locals.

People talk a lot about how great the camping is along the Corvallis waterfront and in Central Park, but in my opinion, this place gives those a run for their money. How often do you get a chance to sip on a 40 while taking in views of 2 rivers? You can often find some kind strangers enjoying the warmth of a fire, and if you've brought cigarettes or some of the devil's lettuce, they'll probably share the warmth. There are river front camp sites for when the weather is good, and covered sites for the inevitable Willamette Valley rain storms. It's often a little crowded, and the prime spots get snatched up pretty fast, but there is plenty of space to go around. Public restroom facilities are close by and downtown Corvallis is just...

If the city did what it is supposed to do this park and surrounding areas would be a wonderful asset to this town. Unfortunately this park and the whole general area has been taken over by the homeless. On a daily basis you can witness illegal camping , drug and alcohol use. Fights, thefts and much more. There have been serious assaults, and robberies there as well. There is supposed to be no camping in this park however city officials have largely ignored the law so it continues. I would avoid at all costs as well as pioneer park and the bmx track for the...

Fun park, but genuinely nervous to ride here with anything of value.If you want to see people taking hits off a crack pipe this spot is amazing. Local skaters are nice. But the drainage in the skatepark needs serious work, large pools of water even when most of the park is dry. New bowl...