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Dorris Ranch — Springfield, Oregon

Dorris Ranch in Springfield: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free for park visits.

Address205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR 97477
HoursPark open during regular park hours (Willamalane lists its parks dawn to dusk); the Historical Village is open to the public during regular park hours except when rented for private events.
PricesFree for park visits
Price notesPark, orchard trails and the historical village are free to visit; education programs and field trips (hosted by partner Singing Creek Educational Center) are charged separately. Note: Willamalane's own Living History program concluded operations in spring 2025, so costumed living-history programming is NOT current.
Age notesA working filbert orchard and historic farm with trails and a historical village; Willamalane publishes no age tiers for park visits, so bands start at 3-5 for an outdoor walking visit.
BookingNo reservation needed for a park visit; the Historical Village closes to the public when rented, and group programs/field trips are booked in advance.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
ParkingOn-site parking at 205 Dorris St; fee Not confirmed.
Hours in detailPark open during regular park hours (Willamalane lists its parks dawn to dusk); the Historical Village is open to the public during regular park hours except when rented for private events (data.json; park page fetched this pass). Seasonal notice on the page: the ranch closed at 5pm during the Haunted Hayride nights, Oct 15-17, with a carved-pumpkin display Oct 14-17.
Tickets & bookingNo reservation needed for a park visit; the Historical Village closes to the public when rented, and group programs/field trips (hosted by partner Singing Creek Educational Center) are booked in advance (data.json). The barn, Tomseth House and grounds are rentable for events (official page fetched this pass).
ParkingOn-site parking at 205 Dorris St, described by Willamalane as ample parking for events; fee not confirmed (data.json; page fetched this pass).
Official tipsPractical notices from the official page: Willamalane applies regulated orchard treatments (no Class 1 'Danger' or Class 2 'Warning' products) and offers email notifications for ranch closures; periodic controlled ecological burns take place in the oak prairie. The ranch is a 268-acre working filbert orchard - the first commercial filbert orchard in the US (1892), National Register listed - with fully equipped restrooms documented in the rentals section (official page fetched this pass).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.