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This park is not available to the public and is a construction site. Please stay out of the area until construction is complete and the park is opened. Park updates will be posted on the Molalla Current, Facebook and Instagram!
Chief Yelkus Park is located on Molalla Forest Rd. just north of OR-211 and is the cities newest addition to the parks inventory, named for the last Chief of the Molalla Indian Tribe, Henry Yelkus.
Phase 1 development is projected for completion in September of 2025 and will feature a new parking area with restrooms, benches, picnic tables, lighting, bike racks, a drinking fountain, educational signage, and a custom earthscape play structure featuring a massive coyote, balance boards, a log jam, and reed shaped columns. The playground highlights the foundational story of the Molalla Tribe, Coyote and Grizzly.
Phase 2 development is not yet scheduled or budgeted, but will feature a raised wetland path, seating and viewing areas, and additional educational signage.
300 S Molalla Forest Road, Molalla, OR 97038 View Map
300 S Molalla Forest Road , Molalla, OR 97038
400 S Molalla Forest Road Molalla, OR 97038
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