Parks & Facilities

Details

• Day-use only area with river access, picnic tables, playground
• April - October: $5 day-use fee (per vehicle) / November - March: Free

Freshwater Park features a playground that is open year-round and a seasonal dam that provides a summer swimming area from late June to early September in most years. There may be summers when the dam cannot be installed due to drought conditions and low water flows. When opened, it may take up to a week before the water level behind the dam rises enough for swimming to occur. Dam installation may need to be delayed until juvenile coho salmon have out-migrated. 

The seasonal dam opening is not yet scheduled for 2026. 

The playground was designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. The park also has accessible routes to the volleyball court, picnic areas, and other locations throughout the park.

The gazebo and adjacent lawn at Freshwater Park is available for group reservations from April 1 through November 30, 2026. People seeking to make a reservation for the gazebo area at Freshwater Park can call 707-445-7651.

• Group reservations
  • Friday-Sunday
    • Gazebo area: $350
    • Gazebo and western park area: $550
  • Monday-Thursday
    • Gazebo: $100-$150
    • Gazebo and western park area: $250

Directions

7 miles east of Eureka on Freshwater Road