Parks & Recreation Information

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MAX PATTERSON SPRAY PARK OPENS JUNE 19TH

Parks & Recreation 503-557-2769
Park Maintenance 503-656-7957

Reservations are not required to reserve covered shelters or picnic tables at any Gladstone parks for picnics or birthday parties – picnic tables and covered shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. When using a park, please note that inflatable jumpers, such as bouncy houses, and climb-on play equipment, such as rock climbing walls, are not permitted in Gladstone parks.

Welcome to Gladstone Parks!

Gladstone Parks and Recreation strives to create recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities by providing high quality parks, facilities, programming and support services to people of all ages.

Park Hours: All city parks are open to the public daily. Parks are closed between one hour past sunset through one hour before sunrise each day. Park trails that parallel a public street or road are excluded from the park closure hours.

Park Rules/Regulations: Park rules are primarily intended to preserve a safe and enjoyable environment for the general public and to protect parks and park facilities from damage. Park rules are described in detail in Chapter 12.12 of the Gladstone Municipal Code. Summaries of park rules are posted at entries and within the parks.

Pets are welcome, but must be leashed – and please clean up after your pets.
Alcohol is prohibited in all Gladstone Parks and park sports fields.
No firearms or fireworks are allowed.
You are responsible for your litter. If you cannot find a trash disposal bin, please take your trash with you.We appreciate your efforts to leave the park clean for others to enjoy.
Park Picnic Shelters - no reservations are required, shelters are used on a first come - first serve basis.

Park Maintenance: The goal of the City’s park maintenance is to provide safe and attractive facilities for our residents and visitors to use and enjoy. Our maintenance schedules and procedures are based on the standards and frequencies our residents have come to expect. During the year, our park’s maintenance staff work cooperatively with volunteer groups, youth sports organizations and many other local groups. Through these cooperative efforts our maintenance crews are able to establish ongoing relationships and digest valuable input and ideas from the community.

Max Patterson Spray Park Hours (weather permitting) Opening the Monday after Gladstone School District school dismissal through Labor Day:
Monday-Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The spray park at Patterson Park is open the week following dismissal of school for the summer through Labor Day, Monday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (weather permitting).

For safe, responsible fun at the spray park, please follow the spray park rules:

1) Parental supervision of children is required;

2) Swim diapers are required for all persons who are not toilet trained;

3) Dogs/animals are not allowed in the feature (dog hair clogs the water system and there is potential of introducing fecal matter into the water system);

4) Do not use the spray park if you have had diarrhea in the last two weeks.

Here are a few additional tips when using the spray park:

For effective sunscreen application, allow the sunscreen to dry before entering the water;
Rinsing off in the designated shower area is recommended prior to entering the spray park;
Swim socks or shoes are recommended to avoid injury;
Drinking and spitting of water from the feature is discouraged.

Your health and safety is our priority.

Summer Recreation Program: Begins June 20, 2023. A summer recreation program for children begins the week following dismissal of school for the summer through the fourth Friday of August, Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily activities will include limited games, sports, crafts and special events for all ages. Watch the city’s website and newsletter for a complete schedule of events during the summer. (See Special Event Flyer below - please note the dates are subject to change or cancellation. Visit the calendar page: https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/calendar for most up to date event status).

Parking Fee: The City of Gladstone has introduced a parking fee at Meldrum Bar Park for non-residents. Funds for this parking fee will be used to help pay for park maintenance and improvements. A daily parking pass or annual parking pass can be purchased at the fee station (credit/debit cards only) that is located at the entrance of the park. Once you arrive at the fee station, select "PURCHASE PASS" and select if you would like to purchase the daily pass for $3.00 or an annual pass for $40.00.

Residents of the City of Gladstone can obtain a free parking pass by visiting City Hall. Bring a government issued ID as well as a piece of mail showing the Gladstone address. If you are not sure if you are a City of Gladstone resident, you can search for your address HERE.

Using Your Annual Pass: To use your annual pass, please proceed to the pay station, select the option "USE PASS" and use the credit card reader to swipe your annual pass. This will then print you a day use ticket to be displayed in your window.

Ballfields at Meldrum Bar Park: Reservations, fees and certificate of liability insurance are required to reserve any of the soccer or softball/baseball fields at Meldrum Bar Park.