CORVALLIS, OR
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WITH A PENCHANT FOR REDEFINING ITSELF AND ITS FUTURE, CORVALLIS IS A HUB FOR INNOVATION, ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Oregon State University Legacy Park
Alsea Falls Recreation Site
Corvallis is located about 10 miles west of Interstate 5, while state Route 99 drives right through it. If you’re flying in, Portland International Airport (PDX) is the closest major airport, located northeast of Corvallis. The Eugene Airport is also available as a closer, regional, airport option.
POPULAR ACTIVITIES
▶ Make a splash and catch a gorgeous Oregon summer sunset at Otter Beach Waterpark, part of the Osborn Aquatic Center.
▶ Learn what early life was like in
Oregon at the Corvallis Museum, where hands-on art projects, storytelling and artifacts immerse you in the 19th century way of life.
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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
Oregon State University All
As the largest university in the state, Oregon State University features some premier athletic facilities. From Reser Stadium, home of the school’s football team (seats 43,363) to Gill Coliseum (seats 9,604) which plays host to basketball, gymnastics, wrestling and volleyball competitions. The campus can host an array of indoor and outdoor sports like tennis, indoor rock climbing, and ultimate Frisbee, just to name a few.
Alsea Falls Recreation Site
Corvallis Parks & Recreation
Soccer, disc golf, softball, swimming, water polo, pickleball, ultimate Corvallis Parks & Rec has you covered for all your sporting needs. Notably, the Crystal Lake Sports Complex features an impressive display of outdoor fields, with 10 soccer fields that can be used for lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee or rugby and nine little league baseball fields. Parks & Rec also operates the Osborn Aquatic Center which features an Olympic-sized 50-meter pool with a moveable bulkhead that divides the pool between its eight lap lanes.
Trail running, mountain biking, BMX, fishing Located in Oregon’s Coast Range, the site of the Alsea Falls XC Race provides a gorgeous natural backdrop in the titular falls for hikers, runners and bikers. The Fall Creek trailhead provides more than 12 miles of trails specially made for mountain bikers, though hikers are welcome to explore as well.
VISIT CORVALLIS Morgan Baker, Sales Manager 541-231-0297 morgan@visitcorvallis.com www.visitcorvallis.com
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