Planned Parenthood Eugene-Springfield Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when most clinics close their doors, a delivery driver noticed something unusual outside Planned Parenthood’s Eugene-Springfield Health Center. A mysterious light flickered on and off in the parking lot, drawing curious glances from passing cars. Curious, he pulled over and approached the light, only to discover it was just an old shopping cart with a flashlight inside, left there by a forgetful patient. The next day, a sign appeared near the entrance: ‘Lost Shopping Cart – Return Inside.’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver approached the clinic's loading dock with a box of supplies. As he unloaded the last item, he heard an odd sound coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small furry creature scurrying around the office. Turns out it was just a neighborhood squirrel looking for nuts. The delivery driver laughed it off, finished his job, and went home—never realizing that he’d become Eugene’s newest urban legend.

3. At closing time, an elderly gentleman walked into the reception area and asked the nurse, ‘Is it true that you can get a free coffee here after hours?’ The nurse smiled and replied, 'Not exactly, sir. But if you're nice enough, maybe we'll brew some for you!' The old man beamed and left, muttering something about how he’d always wanted to work in a place where kindness was as common as coffee.

4. At closing time, a delivery driver approached the clinic’s loading dock with a box. As he unloaded it, he heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Please return your shopping cart outside.’ He looked around but saw no one. Curious, he glanced inside the empty building—still nothing. The next day, the same message played again. Finally, on his third visit, the driver noticed an old shopping cart leaning against the wall near the entrance. Inside was a note: ‘Hey, bud! Next time you see a cart here, just park it outside. We’re not a grocery store!’