This beautiful 29 acre park is very convenient and includes over 95 trees. Orchard Heights Park is a nice place to just enjoy nature and other surroundings. There is play equipment for children to enjoy.
Facilities:
4 Lighted Tennis courts
Restroom
Play equipment
Picnic Tables
Ball field
Barbeque Grill (no ash can)
Off leash dog area
Exercise paths
Multi-Use court
Drinking Fountain
1 mutt-mitt dispenser
Park Master Plan PDF Version
History
The land of Orchard Heights Community Park was purchased from School District 24J in 1960. The park is located near the city limits and is bordered on the north and east by single-family residences, on the south by low-income multiple-family units and on the west by agricultural land. Half of the property is open and relatively flat.
An orchard area on the sloping hillside is leased to a nearby farmer until development of that portion of the park is started. Glen Creek meanders through the central, level portion of the park and maintains a water flow throughout the year. Oak, Alder and Cottonwood trees grow along the banks of the stream.
Design and development was done in cooperation with the Orchard Heights Neighborhood Park Action Committee. Volunteers from the Park Committee, Boy Scouts and members of the LDS Church helped with clean-up of the creek bed, brushing out berry vines and development of a hiking trail. The Soroptimist Club donated money for materials to construct a bridge across Glen Creek tying the open and forested portions of the park.
Phase I and II development was completed in 1974 and 1975, and includes a multi-use court, graveled footpaths and landscaping. Dead trees have been removed from along the stream bank and several pieces of play equipment installed. Funds for Phase III and IV development included four tennis courts, the park entrance road and parking for 60+ cars. All development to date has been accomplished with matching federal Land and Water funds.
The Master Plan calls for development over a ten-year period of time and will result in a highly developed park, possibly including a community center. Residents from the entire West Salem community will be attracted to Orchard Heights Community Park.
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