Lane County Parks

🚧 Parking Lot Improvements Coming to Howard Buford Recreation Area/Mount Pisgah

Lane County Parks will begin upgrades to the Arboretum parking lot at Howard Buford Recreation Area this summer. These improvements will create a safer, more accessible experience, including better connections between parking levels.

What work is being done?
• Parking lot reconstruction and paving
• ADA parking
• Stairs between levels
• Expanded drop off zone

What to expect:
• July - October, completion prior to Mushroom Festival
• The lot will remain open, but access will be limited
• Construction activity, noise, and flaggers on site
• Reduced parking and possible congestion

Planning a visit?
If you're heading out for a hike, consider using the North Bottomlands lot or East Trailhead for easier access. We encourage carpooling during this time to allow for more parking availability.

We’re coordinating closely with Mount Pisgah Arboretum to support continued access to their programs and events.

More details and updates will be shared as plans, and construction schedules are finalized. Questions can be directed to Lane County Parks at 541-682-2000

A reminder the Armitage Park Day Use Area and Boat Ramp will be closed on Wednesday, June 24th. Campground and Dog Park will remain open.

🚧 Temporary Closure at Armitage Park Day Use and Boat Ramp– June 24 🚧

Armitage Park's day-use area and boat ramp will be closed on Wednesday, June 24, while Lane County Parks completes pavement improvements and slurry seal work.

⚠️ Boaters: Please plan ahead and share this information with fellow boaters. See the OSMB Map for alternate pull outs - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/72308dd6b893451690a14437cde89be8

The campground and dog park will remain open, and flaggers will be directing traffic.

If weather and conditions cooperate, the project is expected to be completed in one day. Should additional work be needed, a follow-up date in July will be announced.

Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to Armitage Park and help preserve park roads and facilities for future visitors.

We hope to see you tomorrow for the Armitage Dog Park ribbon cutting.

Join us Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m. as we celebrate the upgrades!

We look forward to celebrating with the community and seeing you there. 🐾

☀️ Summer Project Updates Are Here! ☀️

Our Summer Newsletter is packed with updates on park improvement projects happening across Lane County Parks. From facility upgrades to trail improvements, there's a lot going on!

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Notice for Howard Buford Recreation Area/Mount Pisgah - Upper trail 1 Full Closure June 17, 18 and 19.

Access to the summit will be available via trail 6 (not trail 1 or 2). See our trail map at this link -https://www.lanecounty.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Parks/HBRA_Trails_updated%20small.pdf

We appreciate your patience as we make accessibility upgrades to the trail.

🐾 Armitage Dog Park Reopens Saturday, June 13! 🐾

The wait is over! We're excited to welcome you and your four-legged friends back to the Armitage Park Dog Park.

Thanks to funding from the Parks Levy, the dog park now features important safety and accessibility improvements, including:

✔️ A separate entrance to keep large vehicles out of the dog park area
✔️ New covered pavilions for shade and shelter
✔️ ADA-accessible pathways
✔️ Improved lighting
✔️ Enhanced parking and circulation throughout the site

Join us as we celebrate these improvements with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m.

Thank you for your patience during construction and for supporting these improvements. We look forward to seeing you enjoying a safer, more accessible, and more welcoming dog park experience.

Join the Master Recyclers of Florence and The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) along with County Transfer and Recycling (CTR) for a cleanup at Heceta Beach on July 5th.

Clean up after the 4th of July ! Help keep our public beach clean especially after the July 4th festivities! We will be cleaning up beach starting at Driftwood Shores - from 9 am until noon on Sunday July 5th.

Thanks to Lane County Parks for their support and Driftwood Shores for their collaboration! Volunteers will get a "reward" for their efforts! Come and join us !
Thank you for doing your part to protect the ocean, wildlife and environment!

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up ahead of time to guarantee your spot. https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003nrN5N2AU/july-5-2026-dirtiest-day-of-the-year-beach-clean-up

Meeting Location: Heceta Beach County Park Parking Lot

Address: 88480 1st Street Florence, OR 97439 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: Bags, trash grabbers, and fun!

Restrooms: There is a restroom provided on site.

Parking: County Parking lot - No pass required for the day!

Transit: Not available nearby

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.