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Parks Operations

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.

Find up-to-date information about parks and recreation and how you can volunteer by viewing Salem's new monthly newsletter, Community Connection!

DRAFT Comprehensive Park System Master Plan is now up on the web page.

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.

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