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Northgate Park

3260 Northgate (N. Entrance) 3575 Fairhaven (S. Entrance)

Northgate Park is a 7.4 acre neighborhood park located in North Salem. In 2006, the City of Salem received a $155,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to improve the park. The City of Salem's Urban Development Department administers the CDBG program through funding from the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department. The park had its grand opening in July of 2007. The park improvements include the installation of safety lighting, walking trails, picnic tables, an irrigated soccer field, a baseball diamond, and ADA accessibility to the playground area. In addition to the CDBG improvements, the Northgate Neighborhood Association applied for and received a Salem Parks Improvement Fund award which, when matched with the Neighborhood Association funds, provided for a new spray pad feature at the park.

Amenities

Ball field
Multi-purpose court
Soccer field
Play Equipment
Spray Pad
Drinking Fountain
Picnic Tables
Walking Path
Stage

History

The nucleus for a park in the Northgate area began when Larry Epping, developer of the Northgate subdivision, donated 2.143 acres of land to Marion County for a park. During the next several years, some development was accomplished by Marion County with budgeted funds, a donation of money from Larry Epping, and use of Marion County welfare crews.

In the late 60's, Marion County acquired an additional 1.33 acres of land. This was done even though the park was soon to become a part of the city of Salem Park System. Because of annexation, the deed was transferred to the City in 1970.

An agreement between the City of Salem and the Pioneer Trust Company in 1972, ensured the use of Donna W. Aldrich Trust monies as the local match for a HUD Open Space grant. As a result, the City was able to acquire an additional .56 acres of land, a permanent easement to 34th Street and add needed facilities to the park at no cost to the taxpayers.

The park is composed of a wooded area for picnicking, a turfed area for ball and other running games, multi-use court, imaginative play equipment, asphalt walkways and a fully automatic irrigation system.

The development of Northgate Park is a good example of cooperation between the City and the Neighborhood Association in determining park needs and working together to satisfy those needs. Appreciation of the completed project is evident by the amount of use the park is getting from citizens of all age groups.

Northgate