Upper Rogue River Park — Attraction in Shady Cove

I love this place, I don't care much for park fees especially when all we do is sit and watch the river or eat our lunch and leave. But this is the first place my now fiancee and I hung out, almost 3 years ago. Shared our first kiss there, ate countless lunches, and watched a bunch of wild, untamed adrenaline junkies float down the rogue with nothing but the moonlight. No flashlight, nothing just straight moonlight. We saw a random bicyclist fly into a bush in front of us, telling us he was fine and came back out dazed and confused 5 min later. Many great times had at the park over the years. Including getting kicked out by a sheriff, and letting us know they close at dusk. Haha It is a place we go when all else fails and we need some...

Quiet, easy to access by car, this is a great lunch or evening getaway. Restrooms available and a playground for the kids. Several well spaced picnic tables allow eating with privacy. Not suited for large area sports like soccer or baseball, but frisbee and other similar activities are possible. The main attraction is the Rogue River with a boat ramp, ample trailer parking across the street and a long section of accessible riverfront. Part of the Jackson County park system a fee is required most of the time if you don't have an...

This is a great spot in the middle of town. Nice water spot for little kids that's easy to get to. Can get crowded in summertime with all the rafters and vans but no biggie. I would rate it higher except that they tore out the playground so now it's really just a field and the river. It kinda is a bummer that the town can't put in something for the kids. If there's anywhere that needs things for kids to do...