There are three parks in Mosier: Rock Creek Park, Pocket Park, and Totem Plaza.
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek is a seasonal stream that runs along the western edge of the Mosier City limits. The Park occupies the land between the creek bed, I-84, the railroad, and the ramp to I-84.
It features a large parking lot, a lawn, picnic benches, a covered deck, a port-a-potty, and shade.
Parking is free outside the park entrance, off Rock Creek Rd.
To park inside the park, you have to pay a fee to drive through the security gate, either $6 for one-day access or $85 for yearly access. These fees cover the cost of maintaining the park.
To pay, go to Mosier Market at 1010 1st Ave., just across from Totem Plaza. Tell them you need either a day token or an annual access card for Rock Creek Park.
This park also provides access to – and parking for – Rock Creek Beach, which is a popular site for windsurfing, kiteboarding, wing surfing/foiling, and more. On windy days in summer, the parking lot can fill up, so plan accordingly. And be sure to check the Watersports page for important info.
How to Get There
Once you’re off the highway and on the overpass, you’ll curve around to the left. Take the left at the end of that curve, onto Rock Creek Rd.
After you’ve gone under the overpass, look for the large gravel parking lot on the right, and the park gate. If you get to a bridge, you’ve gone too far.
Drive through the gate and under the railroad to the parking lot.
Pocket Park
Mosier’s Pocket Park was dedicated in 2002, and encompasses the lower portion of the Mosier Plateau Trail, including Mosier Pioneer Cemetery and the Mosier Falls swimming hole. There are a number of benches, one of which is off the main trail and overlooks the town.
Read Friends of the Columbia Gorge’s overview, or see who’s buried in the cemetery.
Park along Route 30 west of the Mosier Creek Bridge.
Totem Plaza
This homey hangout spot in the middle of town centers around the 29-foot totem pole sculpted by noted Wasco County wood sculptor Jeff Stewart, capturing elements from Mosier’s history. Gaze up at the totem and see if you can spot the salmon, the heron, and the eagle!
The park, which is decorated with art by local residents, features a number of places to sit, including picnic benches and chairs, as well as port-a-potties and a water station.
Right next door is a taco truck, across the street are a market and a coffee shop, and a block away is a local restaurant.
See the Yelp page for more photos.
