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Landmark: Leo Adler Memorial ParkwayCity: Baker City
Country: USA Oregon
Continent: North America
Leo Adler Memorial Parkway, Baker City, USA Oregon, North America
Overview
The Leo Adler Memorial Parkway, or LAMP, winds for nearly three miles through Baker City, Oregon, tracing the Powder River past grassy banks and shady cottonwoods.Winding through the city, this quiet trail is perfect for a morning walk, a brisk jog, or a bike ride, linking green parks and leading you past neighborhood cafés and landmarks.The LAMP trail runs from Hughes Lane to South Bridge Street, and another stretch follows River Drive from Resort Street to Myrtle Street, where you can hear the steady rush of the river beside you.The pathway took shape in four stages, starting in 2002 with a stretch from Hughes Lane to the bridge at Geiser-Pollman Park, where three small bridges crossed the water at Kirkway & Hughes Park, Kirkway & “H” Park, and just past “D” Street.Phase II linked Washington Street to Bridge Street, stretching past the old brick post office.In 2010’s Phase III, crews connected Madison Street to Washington Street, built two new bridges between Madison and Broadway Avenue, and rolled out the “A” Line, which stretched west into the green heart of Central Park.The pathway invites both leisurely strolls and quiet breaks, with benches under leafy shade and picnic spots perfect for sharing a meal.A fitness station built for people who love to work up a sweat, from pull-up bars to a worn set of kettlebells.You’ll find sweeping views of the river, rolling green hills, and plenty of chances to spot herons gliding low over the water.LAMP has several spots you can enter, like Geiser-Pollman Park, where you’ll find a shady picnic shelter, a small playground, and clean restrooms.Central Park sits in the heart of downtown Baker City, a lively hub where the pathway threads past benches and shady trees.The Baker Heritage Museum sits near the northeast corner of Geiser-Pollman Park, where you can explore exhibits on the region’s early industrial and farming past, from rusted mining tools to weathered grain sacks.Just a quick turn off Madison Street brings you to the Leo Adler House Museum, an 1889 home where the trail’s namesake once lived and planned his generous gifts.In fall, the pathway bursts with fiery red and gold leaves, and the air feels crisp as the Elkhorn and Wallowa Mountains come into sharp, stunning view.Locals and travelers alike flock here for a quiet slice of the outdoors, where the breeze carries the scent of pine.Want to know more about the Leo Adler Memorial Parkway?Check out the official Baker City website for maps, fresh updates, and even a photo of the trail winding past the river.
