About Eagle Creek Park
A beautiful, expansive park featuring a playground, scenic hiking trails, a kayak launch, and fishing spots, making it a highly cost-effective and pet-friendly destination for active families.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with high-energy kids and dogsOutdoor family gatherings and cookoutsKayaking, hiking, and fishing enthusiastsToddlers and younger children (playground area)Older kids and teens (hiking, kayaking, and fishing)
Why families love it
- Dedicated playground area for children
- Pet-friendly environment, including a kayak launch where dogs can splash
- Scenic hiking routes like the Orange trail (approx. 2 hours/8k steps)
- Great spots for fishing at the marina and grilling out
- Kayak launch area
- Marina for fishing
Insider tips
- Purchase a year pass if you live nearby, as it is much more cost-effective than daily passes
- Be cautious when visiting immediately after a storm, as trails may have downed trees that aren't flagged by staff
- Bring charcoal and food to utilize the grilling areas for a full-day family outing
Good to know before you go
- Hiking deep into the trails immediately after heavy storms due to potential blockages
- Staff at the entrance may not warn visitors about trail blockages or downed trees after storms
- Trails can lead to dead ends when storm damage has not yet been cleared
- Crowds
- Can get busy during special events like rowing competitions, but generally offers peaceful, quiet spots by the water
- Value
- Excellent value with a $7.00 all-day entrance fee. Frequent visitors can save significantly by purchasing an annual pass.
- Food
- Grilling out is permitted and popular, with designated areas available
- Accessibility
- Trails may become inaccessible or blocked by fallen trees following severe weather
- Safety
- Maintained by a mix of professional groundskeepers and volunteers
What parents say
"What can I say about this park other than it's beautiful! On this day they were having rowing competitions. They have a playground area for the kiddos. Pet friendly. You can take nature walks have any type of social gathering or just soak up some sun."
in the last week
"Will forever be my peaceful place. I love hiking there and also just sitting by the water. I am a year pass holder (way more cost effective if you live close). I’ve been going since I was just a little girl. My dad used to take me fishing at the marina and even in my 40s it’s still my happy place."
a month ago
"I've visited this park from out of state several times and absolutely love it! I was here however after a storm (that I was not aware of) and most of the trails had downed trees. I was a little disappointed the woman who sold me the daily pass did not inform me of this. I was not able to find one trail that didn't lead to a dead end. Wishing everyone in the area well and a speedy recovery from the storm damage. :)"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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