Our mission is to provide exceptional park and recreation services that enhance the livability of our community and the lives of the people we serve.
One of the ways we can protect the natural qualities of our parks is to lessen our impact.
This keeps trampling to a minimum and reduces human disturbance of wildlife.
Litter shows disrespect and damages plant and wildlife habitat.
Each plant, animal, and rock has its value in nature. Please don't pick, catch, remove, or collect natural items.
Pets can disturb and harm wildlife—and sometimes other park visitors, too!
Bicycles are allowed only on designated paved paths.
• Unleashed dogs
• Hunting
• Firearms, fireworks, weapons.
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs
• Glass containers
• Sound-amplifying devices
• Open fires
• Camping
• Motorized vehicles, except in designated parking areas
• Horseback riding
• Any activity which damages park property.
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Call 736-4544 for more information
Go to the new DORRIS RANCH WEB SITE
Go to the map for WILLAMETTE CORRIDOR AREA
258 acres* Tours
* School field trips
* Trail Talks
* Drinking water
* Meeting space
* Natural area
* 
Parking
* Picnic tables
* Rest rooms
* Trails
* Viewpoints
Park hours are from 6a to 10p, except for activities sanctioned by Willamalane Park and Recreation District.
Bicycles must be parked in the bike rack or locked next to the entrance.
• Dogs are allowed on the Ranch, when leashed.
• Alcohol is not permitted on Ranch property without prior written approval.
• There is no hunting of any kind allowed on the Ranch—this includes
trapping and fishing.
Volunteer to help keep this historic park looking great!
What
do you think about the plan? It's never been easier to give us your input. Willamalane Park and Recreation District is now working on an update for the Dorris Ranch Living History Farm Master Plan to determine how it should be developed and managed over the next 20 years. The plan will reflect the community’s and Willamalane’s vision for the unique resources, facilities and activities found at Dorris Ranch.
We want to know what you think! We are eager for feedback from community members who have an interest in the direction of Dorris Ranch. We have created an online questionnaire to help us determine future improvements, programming, and events at this unique public park.
Click
here to fill out the online survey . There are 22 questions in the
survey.
In early summer, a draft master plan will be available for public review and a public open house will take place. Learn more by visiting the Dorris Ranch web site.
For those who truly enjoy the experience of seeing history
and nature firsthand.There is no substitute for the excitement of visiting an actual historical
place—to feel, touch, smell, and even taste the products of this
bountiful land. Dorris Ranch, Springfield’s unique living history
farm, has succeeded in bringing Oregon history to life. Established in
1892, this 250-acre farm is Oregon’s oldest working filbert (hazelnut)
farm.
Informative and entertaining talks highlight regional history and nature. Held in the fall, winter, and spring. Most talks are free and open to all ages. Click here to see the current program.
Dorris Ranch is host to a variety of plants, flowers,
and birds. Come for a visit and enjoy a walk through this 250-acre historic
site and natural area at your own pace with one of our self-guided tours.
Brochures with all the interesting facts, historical sites, and a map
of area paths are available at the entrance kiosk. Dorris Ranch is open
to the public weekdays and weekends from 6 a.m. till dusk for self-guided
tours.
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Read more about historic tours.
Dorris Ranch has been offering educational
field trips to Lane County students since 1988. Costumed interpreters
lead students through a historical adventure around the Ranch, emphasizing
relationships between people, the environment, and history. Group tours
are offered in the fall and spring. There are currently two tour themes
to choose from. For more information call 736-4544.
Enlist your students in the Corps of Discovery and embrace the challenges of life in 1805. Explore the woods, sketch scientific finds, and learn from the Clatsop Indians. We provide a journal and compass to all new recruits.
Who lived in the Willamette Valley before us? During this educational tour, students experience the lives of Kalapuya Indians, Hudson's Bay Company Trappers, and Oregon Trail Pioneers. Learn the traditional hunting methods of the Kalapuya. Visit the HBC trading post and examine furs. Lend a hand with chores at the pioneer cabin.
Experience the life of a Oregon Trail immigrant at the Masterson homestead. Step back in time to 1852 when William, Eliza, and their five young children settled their donation land claim on what was to become Dorris Ranch. Visit their log cabin, help tend to the crops, grind grain, bake corn bread, split firewood, pump water, and more. We provide poke bonnets and straw hats to the children.
Dorris Ranch also hosts special events and programs
such as the Haunted Hayride and the Dorris Ranch Living History Festival.
Click here to go to a listing of
all the Special Events hosted by Willamalane Park & Recreation
District.
For
current pricing and other information about Dorris Ranch rentals, please
call the Memorial Building at (541)736-4544, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Find
out more about Dorris Ranch rentals. (This link will open in a separate
window)
This renovated turn-of-the-century home provides a lovely atmosphere for your business or family function. Modernized with accessories to make any event a success. Capacity: 40 indoor/40 outdoor.
Surrounded by open pastures and filbert orchard groves, the renovated 1892 Dorris Ranch Barn retains all the charm of its historic origins. Capacity: 60 indoor/90 outdoor.
The pristine natural setting makes the Orchard Picnic Area perfect for your outdoor event. Horseshoe pits, picnic tables, water, and outdoor rest rooms are available for your convenience. Capacity: 300 outdoor.
From Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield, go south past Main Street and South A Street. Pioneer Parkway West becomes South 2nd Street. Continue south to the intersecton with Dorris Street. Go straight ahead on the gravel road to the Ranch.
