The City of Eugene, OR (population 154,620) is also known as the "Emerald City" and "Track Town, USA." Eugene is a great place to visit or settle in. The city is located in the southern part of the Willamette Valley, surrounded by farmland and blessed with a mild, rainy climate. Summers in Eugene are sunny with mild temperatures, making it a great places for all sorts of outdoor recreation. Several local landmarks, such as Skinner Butte, Spencer Butte, and Mount Pisgah, provide the opportunity for hiking and other outdoor recreation in or near the city itself. The Willamette and McKenzie rivers run through Eugene and its neighboring city, Springfield. Local residents enjoy fishing and boating, along these rivers.