Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Click here to view Board information including upcoming agenda.
Parks Operations
Click on this link to take a closer look at what Parks Operations does for the City of Salem and who to contact if you have a parks related question or suggestion.
Reserve a Park Site!
Do you have an upcoming family or company event to plan? Check out our reservable facilities.
Park Map
Click here to view a locator map of our City of Salem parks!
Trail Distances
Find the trail that suits your walk! View popular trail distances here.
Park System Master Plan Update
Salem Parks is in the process of updating their 1999 Master Plan. Click on the link to find out more!
Dogs in Parks
Want to bring your four-legged friend with you? Find out where
Environmental Information
Sensitive Area Study
This is a study that details the sensitive areas in our parks and the steps we are taking to protect those sensitive areas and be more green.
A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village
116 Marion Street SE 503-371-3631
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
101 Front Street SE 503-540-0374
Recreation Programs
Aquatics Programs
This link will take you to the Recreation Division home page to view the programs at Olinger and Walker Pools.
Salem Park Improvement Fund
This is a matching grant program through the City of Salem and the Parks Foundation for Neighborhood Associations who wish to make park improvements.
Be a Park Star – Volunteer!!
Volunteering in Salem Parks
This is the volunteer home page. Click here to find out more information about our park volunteer program.
Park Partner Program
Learn which parks are in need of partners and check out some of our Park Stars!
Park Patrol Program
Volunteer Opportunity to serve as park patrol for Cascades Gateway and Minto Brown Island Parks.
Park Lines Newsletter
Read about upcoming park activities and upcoming park volunteer opportunities in our Park Lines Newsletter.
Urban Forestry
Street Trees – Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to view a brochure that may answer some of your questions about your street tree…or if you have one!
Historic Facilities
Bush House and Art Barn Center
600 Mission St SE 503-363-4714. The link takes you to the Bush’s Pasture Park website.
Pioneer Cemetery
Located at Commercial & Hoyt Streets SE
Historic Deepwood Estate
Deepwood is on the National Register of Historic Places. Come see the beautiful Lord and Schryver gardens!
