by friends | May 19, 2026 | News
May is a busy time in Hendricks Park: birds, plants, flowers, picnics, prom photos, tours, and Mothers Day. Mothers Day is probably the busiest day of the year, with families coming back to keep long traditions alive, young children on their first visit smelling...
by Katie Brady | Apr 19, 2026 | News
Spring has fully sprung in Hendricks Park. Many different types and colors of azaleas and rhododendrons adorn the paths through the Rhododendron Garden, with more to come soon. With migrating songbirds, either returning or passing through, singing in the trees above,...
by friends | Mar 20, 2026 | News
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HENDRICKS PARKEarly spring is early this year. After the recent period of warm weather, many spring blooms have arrived, As shown above, the magnolias are out in force. The various varieties of white, purple and pink flowers can be seen...
by friends | Feb 25, 2026 | News, Volunteer Opportunities
IN THE GARDENS The volunteers are back! Tuesday and Thursday sessions have restarted. The Tuesday group meets at 9:00am in the Rhododendron Garden for weeding, removing blackberries, planting new rhododendrons and other plants, and enjoying a coffee break with sweets....
by friends | Apr 18, 2024 | News
New Gate at Forest Entrance New gates have been installed at the ends of that section of Fairmount Blvd. that traverses the forest of Hendricks Park. The Friends of Hendricks Park has been advocating for this infrastructure improvement for several years. The gates...
by friends | Mar 11, 2024 | News
The Friends of Hendricks Park are very excited to announce the publication of “The Story of Hendricks Park”. It is a 100 page history of Eugene’s oldest park and contains many beautiful historical illustrations and color photos, stories, vignettes, Kalypuya lore and...
