955 Luradel S
This is a 4.9 acre neighborhood park.
Facilities:
Ball Field
Multi-Purpose Court
Play Equipment
Drinking Fountain
Picnic Tables
Walk/Bike Path
Bench
History
Fircrest Park was purchased in 1964, with matching open space funds. The City's promise to provide parks to residents of the newly annexed South Salem area, the availability of federal funds and an attractive grove of fir trees led to the decision to purchase the area. The owners of the dense stand of old growth fir trees had kept their 4.90 - acre piece of land intact while everything else in the neighborhood was being developed.
There are three pedestrian access points leading to the park from the surrounding streets. Early development was accomplished with the aid of welfare crews and the Salem Marine Corps Reserve. The Corps cleared logs and stumps and hauled in top soil for the ball field area. Development is limited to a small backstop, play equipment and a multi-use court. The park is used primarily by residents of the immediate area.
 
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