Looking for a place to rest and relax after a long day in the car? Pull over and check out one of Grant County’s many municipal parks.

John Day

Seventh Street Sports Complex

This 23-acre multi-use park features baseball and softball fields, a pond with fishing docks, walking and running paths, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a large covered picnic area, restrooms, a splash pad, play equipment and a skatepark. The main parking area can be accessed from Northeast Seventh Avenue, just east of Bridge Street.

City Park

Adjacent to the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site, this quiet park at Northwest Canton Street and Ing Hay Way features a gravel path around a grass field and along Canyon Creek.

Hill Family Park

The city’s newest park, at the north end of Northwest Canton Street, is situated at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the John Day River. A footbridge crosses the river to connect with a multiuse path on the north bank.

Davis Creek Park

Four short trails meander among the pines and junipers of this park at 100 Valley View Drive. Some paths lead to elevated viewpoints or connect with the city trail system along the John Day River.

Canyon City

Sproul Park

This cozy park, at Washington and Park streets, features a gazebo, restrooms, a playground and picnic area.

Prairie City

City Park

Across from City Hall between Southwest Bridge Street and South McHaley Avenue, this grassy park features a gazebo, a large covered picnic area, a playground, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops and restrooms.

Depot Park

This park at South Main Street and Southwest Bridge Street features a large covered picnic area, a playground and restrooms. The DeWitt Museum and an RV park are onsite.

Mt. Vernon

Phil Boyd Memorial Park

Just south of the highway in the center of town on Southeast Council Drive is Phil Boyd Park, with tennis courts, restrooms and a covered group picnic area.

Seneca

Community Park

Along Highway 395 in the middle of town you’ll find a baseball field, horseshoe pits, a playground, a large covered picnic area, a cook shack and restrooms. 

Monument

J. Dempsey Boyer Park

This shady park, at First and North streets, features a basketball and tennis court, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills with tables, a playground and restrooms.

Long Creek

City Park

Just off the highway at Main and Allen streets, this park features a basketball court, a picnic area, horseshoe pits and a playground.