The best parks & outdoor spots in Josephine County

5 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Fort Vannoy Farms (opens in a new tab)

5791 Lower River Rd · Grants Pass

If your dinner needs an upgrade, Fort Vannoy Farms is rolling out some of the finest sweet corn, fresh-picked veggies, and U-Pick berries…

If your dinner needs an upgrade, Fort Vannoy Farms is rolling out some of the finest sweet corn, fresh-picked veggies, and U-Pick berries grown right here in the Rogue Valley. Swing by, stock up, maybe freeze a stash... your future self will send a thank-you text.

From the Grants Pass newsletter, November 8, 2026

Great Cats World Park (opens in a new tab)

27919 Redwood Hwy · Cave Junction

10-acre park housing exotic wild cats (including lions, tigers & leopards) & offering guided tours.

10-acre park housing exotic wild cats (including lions, tigers & leopards) & offering guided tours.

Blossom Barn Cidery (opens in a new tab)

950 Kubli Rd · Grants Pass

Time to give apples a break this week, because Blossom Barn Cidery turns Rogue Valley pears into elegant, sugar-free, gluten-free perries…

Time to give apples a break this week, because Blossom Barn Cidery turns Rogue Valley pears into elegant, sugar-free, gluten-free perries on a solar-powered family farm. Hit the tasting room for 100% fresh-pressed heritage pear goodness that quietly flexes on every other fridge beverage.

From the Grants Pass newsletter, October 22, 2026

Morrison Centennial Park (opens in a new tab)

CMFM+2G6, Fruitdale Dr · Grants Pass

Community park with a baseball diamond & grassy lawn for recreation, plus a splash pad & playground.

Community park with a baseball diamond & grassy lawn for recreation, plus a splash pad & playground.

Riverside Park (opens in a new tab)

304 E Park St · Grants Pass

Riverside Park pairs Rogue River frontage with leafy lawns, a playground, rose garden, and plenty of room for a picnic or a game of disc…

Checked Nov 8

Riverside Park pairs Rogue River frontage with leafy lawns, a playground, rose garden, and plenty of room for a picnic or a game of disc golf. It’s an easy local pick when you want fresh air and space to let the kids burn off a truly impressive amount of energy.

From the Grants Pass newsletter, November 10, 2026