Eugene, Oregon

About Eugene

Eugene, OR is a mid-size city located in central Oregon with an estimated population of 178,786. It ranks as the 3rd largest city in Oregon.

Officially, Eugene is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 44.49 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,019 residents per square mile.

📰 Eugene News Today

• Eugene, Oregon, to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field Sports Travel Magazine · Aug 18
• Oregon Ducks Roster Spending Turns Heads in New Report Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
• Crews extinguish fire on Skinner Butte in downtown Eugene NPR for Oregonians · Aug 17
• Shannon Louise McCarthy Obituary (2026) - Eugene, OR - Alpha Cremation Services - Eugene Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Eugene Springfield Fire says fire on Skinner Butte human-caused KVAL · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Eugene Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Oregon (#3 statewide).
• Home to 5.9% of Oregon's city-dwelling population.
• Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
• Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Eugene

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Eugene

• Abilities Diner and Bakery
• Acorn Community Cafe (café)
• Agate Alley Bistro
• Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar — italian
• Applebee's — american
• BJ's — american
• Bao Bao House — asian
• Bar Purlieu — french
• Bellizzi’s Pizza Joint — pizza
• Bill & Tim's Barbecue & Tap House — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Art with Alejandro · Art gallery
• Cascades Raptor Center · Museum
• Eugene Science Center · Museum
• Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art · Museum
• Lane County Historical Museum · Museum
• Round1 · Arcade
• The Hybrid · Art gallery
• The New Zone Gallery · Art gallery
• White Lotus Gallery · Art gallery
• Big City Gamin' · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eugene

• Eugene Japanese-American Art Memorial · Garden reviews ★
• Maurie Jacobs Park reviews ★
• Acorn Park reviews ★
• Agate Playground reviews ★
• Alton Baker Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Alton Baker Park reviews ★
• Amazon City Park reviews ★
• Amazon Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Amazon Headwaters Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Amazon Park reviews ★
• Amazon Park Playground reviews ★
• Amazon Parkway reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Eugene

• Cascade Middle School
• Clear Lake Elementary School
• Danebo Elementary School
• Fairfield Elementary School
• Irving Elementary School
• Kalapuya High School
• LESD Life Skills
• Lane School
• Malabon Elementary School
• Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center
• Meadow View School
• Shasta Middle School
• Transitions
• Willamette High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Eugene

🏘️ Nearby Communities