Gilbert Creek Park — Attraction in Grants Pass

I swung by here to find a chill spot to smoke a joint before leaving town, and honestly, it was exactly what I needed. There’s even a sign by the bathrooms that says smoking is only allowed over by the parking lot, so you know they’re cool with you keeping it contained.

Right next to the parking area, there’s this nice strip of grass and trees—plenty of shade and space to just kick back without feeling like you’re in the middle of everything. The creek nearby adds a mellow vibe that makes it easy to relax.

It’s clean, felt safe, and no one bothered me at all. If you’re passing through and need a peaceful place to chill out for a bit, this spot hits the mark.

Rating: 4.5/5 — Great shady corner to unwind, spark up, and reset before...

It is nice sized and has quite a bit of shade. There is an old sand volleyball court that the dogs like to dig in. There is water available but they shut it off in the winter. It is very close to the creek but you can't actually access the creek in the dog park. We like to head over to the creek after and let the dogs walk in it. There are three picnic tables to sit. It would be nice if they put in a walking trail to circle the inside so people would walk around it more. They tend to just stand near the entrance so the grass is dead right there and all the dogs congregate by...

Very clean! We stopped in for an impromptu luncheon with the kids. I was at Riverside Park initially but felt uncomfortable and outnumbered by urban campers. At GCP, There are two large picnic tables in the shade close or the parking lot. The tennis courts looked well maintained. The garbage cans were clean and well placed. The lawns were healthy and unlittered we had four kids with us and met a lovely mom with three kids who we enjoyed visiting with. I’m new to Grants Pass and am very impressed with the Parks department. I did not use the bathroom but I saw a few...