Tag Archives: Pepper Branch Park

The inaugural Dam Duck Derby set for Pepper Branch Park in McMinnville on Saturday to help fight hunger. Several thousand toy ducks will be dropped at the base of Barren Fork Dam where they will race down river. Matthew 25 Ministries hosting the event. Director of Ministries Gannon Richesin said the organization focuses on weekly community meals for homeless children. ... Read More »

Registration is open for the McMinnville Breakfast Rotary Club’s 14th annual river ride and cleanup at Pepper Branch Park on Saturday. Chairman Neal Cox said there’s 100 miles of river to clean and 300 tires and three tons of trash can come out during the effort. Cox said that 20 teams are tackling 20 locations from Pepper Branch to Riverfront ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Paddlefest to raise money for Kids of The Community returns to Pepper Branch Park Saturday. Kids of The Community Director Barry Dishman said for more than six years they have gathered to both float and race down the river. Dishman said this is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year but it came about due to a lack ... Read More »

The first dog park in the city of McMinnville opened Wednesday. McMinnville’s Director of Parks and Recreation Scott McCord said the park has been in the works for about two years. He said opening the park is a plus for the entire community. “One of our biggest problems in the past were we had dog owners that would use our ... Read More »