- The list below includes 39 free or cheap things to do in or near Corvallis, Oregon, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Forests and Hiking Trails.
- From Oregon State University to OSU McDonald-Dunn Research Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Corvallis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany.
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Oregon Hang Gliding School
5575 Southwest Airport Ave, Corvallis Municipal Airport, Hangar 2, Corvallis, OR
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Four-hour ground school covers basics of launching and landing a hang glider with both simulator and actual equipment
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Oregon State University, one of the most environment and energy efficient campuses around, contains a number of tourist attractions such as the LEED-certified Kelley Engineering Building, the historic century-old Kearney Hall building, multiple sports facilities and more.
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OSU McDonald-Dunn Research Forest is used as a research site for OSU students and comprises of four different forest management themes, multiple mountain biking loops, nature trails and offers many non-motorized recreational activities.
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Located just north of the Oregon State University campus is the McDonald Research Forest. Due to its close proximity to the school, the park is mainly used as a research and instruction location, teaching students about the areas wetlands, forest and wildlife.
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4077 Southwest Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97339
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Siuslaw National Forest comprises of a varied terrain including sand dunes, coastal forests and numerous aquatic habitats. The forest also contains Marys Peak which is the highest peak within Oregon's Coastal Range.
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Owned and operated by the Oregon State University, Peavy Arboretum is a local horticultural destination containing a large variety of plant species coupled with historic Native American sites, the Oregon State Forest Nursery and more.
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The beautiful Rose Garden in Avery Park is one of Corvallis' most popular event spaces. The park features over 250 species of roses and are best viewed in the summer.
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Situated on 75.3 acres, Avery Park features natural areas, a rose garden with over 250 varieties and a nature center. The park provides children's play structures, sheltered picnic areas and a river trail suitable for walking and jogging.
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To have fun and run off excess energy, Wildcat Park features a playground, hopscotch squares, concrete climbing boulders, and a rope/net climbing structure. The equipment is ADA accessible and the concrete wall offers plenty of seating space.
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A five acre neighborhood park, Riverbend Park has several attractions for kids, including playground equipment and a climbing wall. The park also has lots of open green space, a covered picnic shelter, and public restrooms.