Pendleton Parks, Recreation and Cemetery

It seems like we're paying more attention than ever to the issue of trees in Pendleton, and that isn't a bad thing. Besides just the sheer beauty of trees in our landscapes, the economic and environmental benefits are well worth noting.  This page is an assembly of the most relevant information that we believe Pendleton's citizens would like to have, but if we've missed your topic don't hesitate to contact us at the Parks office, 865 Tutuilla Road, 541-276-8100.

Right Tree Right Place

One of the most important considerations when planning your landscape is selecting the right trees for the site.  Considerations like buildings, power poles, shade, and more, need to be taken into account. The link in the left column gives you a list of trees that are good selections for Pendleton and some information that will help you decide if it is the right tree for your site. You could also link to the Arbor Day website for additional information.

Downtown Trees

We've compiled a list of trees that are suitable for downtown street plantings and that are also appropriate for any area that requires a mature crown width of less than 20'.  Some of these are fruiting trees, so be careful to select a non-fruiting cultivar, or non-fruiting tree if fruit is undesirable for your site. If you see the word "persistent" it means the fruit tends to stay on the tree; "non-persistent" means that it may dropo.

Plant 1000 Trees

Starting with Arbor Day in 2009, Pendleton Parks and Recreation rolled out an initiative to plant 1000 trees in Pendleton.  We're counting trees planted in your yard, in our parks, along our streets, memorial trees, you name it! You can use the link to the left to tell us about your trees and maybe even win a free tree.

Voluntary Street Tree Removal Program (VSTRP)

This program helps homeowners removed and replace problem street trees. The definition of a street tree is any tree that is planted between your sidewalk (or property line) and the curb, or a tree on private property that overhangs the public right-of-way (sidewalk and/or street). Any property owner living inside the city limits of Pendleton is eligible. Read our brochure for more information and give us a call if you are interested - 541-276-8100.

Tribute Trees (and Benches)

Riverfront Plaza is substantially complete with installation of the tribute benches this spring. The Plaza leads the city and its citizens to connect to the river and the Pendleton River Parkway in a new way and sets the spirit for future development along the river. Thanks to a grant from Wildhorse Foundation, we will soon be installing an interpretive kiosk that will identify donors of the trees and benches, as well as provide some information about our past and present relationship with the river.