City of Madras Public Works Dept.

Trail System and Open Spaces

The City of Madras is working toward a ten year goal to encompass the entire City in a looped trail system. Currently, the City has constructed three steel pedestrian bridges and paved approximately 3 miles of trail, much of which is accompanied by trail lighting and landscaping. Additionally, the City installed its first trailhead kiosk (located at the North Y Pedestrian Bridge) that identifies the trail system within Madras, as well as provide the 7 mile long path that leads from Madras to Lake Simtustus. The trail system is conveniently accessible to all Madras residents, and provides a vital connection between area neighborhoods, downtown retail, commercial businesses, area schools & churches and other recreation like the Madras Aquatic Center.

Along with the City's trail system, Madras offers its residents and visitors several parks - Sahalee Park being the City's largest, most used park with City limits. Other area parks include: Bean Park, Oak Park, Cowden Park, Juniper Hills Park (within the City's Urban Growth Boundary), and Friendship Park. Madras also offers a state-of-the-art Bike & Skate Park located on the west side of town.

Welcome to Madras and enjoy our community trails.

Trail Projects 2011/12:

* Willow Creek Canyon to Madras Bike & Skate Park Trail
* COCC Trail Extension Project
* US Hwy 97 to Hwy 361 Trail Connection Project