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Parks Operations Management

Salem's citizens have been fortunate to have such a variety of beautiful park areas. In 1950, there were eight park areas totaling 113 acres. The park system has grown to 46 developed parks encompassing over 1,600 acres (view map). The City's park system includes 34 neighborhood-oriented parks that meet the basic close-to-home park needs, along with our community and large urban parks which provide a larger variety of park facilities and areas for Salem's many organized recreation and leisure activities. If you have questions related to Parks Management, please call 503-588-6336 or email salemparks@cityofsalem.net.

Click here for Minto-Brown Island Park restoration information and to view a slide show.

Explore Parks

Park Tour

Click on any park link in this list of Salem parks!

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.

Other Salem Community Facilities

Center 50+

Click here to view senior center news and activities.

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.

Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex

City of Salem softball league information.

Salem Parks Foundation

Learn how your donation can make a BIG difference in Salem's parks!

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!

Fire Hydrant Painters

This is a great volunteer opportunity for youth groups, Scouts, etc.

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

City Tree Information

Learn about Parks Operations, Urban Forestry section.

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!

Acceptable Street Tree List

Heritage Tree List

Trees recognized for their historical significance.

Shade Tree Advisory Committee

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!