Mom and dad will love the fact that the kids can learn about Eugene's history while getting some great exercise when visiting the Riverplay Discovery Village Playground. This is one of the largest playgrounds in the state and offers visitors a chance to experience the state's history and culture in a truly unique way. Creative play attractions and state-of-the-art features are the order of the day here, as the kids will enjoy climbing a 25-foot replica of Skinner Butte, uncovering fossils and exploring a replica of old pioneer villages.
Eugene's Oregon Ducks is the star football team of the University of Oregon. The sports team is a part of the Pacific-12 Conference, PAC 12, and has a penchant for winning and wearing flashy uniforms – the Ducks are known for having unique uniforms and wearing a new style every week. Nike is the current designer of the team's uniforms.
Eugene's WOW Hall is a truly historic building that is owned by the Community for the Performing Arts. This is a nonprofit organization that has impressively preserved the vintage Woodmen of the World Hall as a truly memorable performing arts venue. Various performances as well as art exhibits and other entertainment are offered at the WOW Hall, supported by approximately 900 members and 400 volunteers.
Your senses will be awoken and dazzled at every turn when you visit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. The museum's mission is to constantly provide the means by which people's lives can be enriched through the enjoyment of art. And there is much to enjoy here, as the museum features a variety of pieces and exhibits that are rendered in various media and all make dramatic artistic statements. The facility is located on the campus of the University of Oregon and strives to maintain its reputation as one of the finest university museums in the world.