3 Best Public Parks in Salem, OR

“Riverfront City Park has over 26 acres of parkland with a separate children's playground. The park has a large grassy area, play equipment, a covered rotary pavilion, and a splash pad. The park hosts Salem's annual events, including the 4th of July celebration, the World Beat Festival, holiday tree lighting, and summer movies in the park. The park continues to be a well-loved and vibrant community gathering place for years to come. There is a lovely grassland full of squirrels and sports areas, and the park has public restrooms and parking facilities for visitors. Riverfront City Park has handicap-accessible areas.”

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“Bush's Pasture Park has a lush 90.5 acres of running paths, wooded areas, and open meadows. The Park has many historical features and recreational amenities. The Park boasts a beautiful rose garden, a small reservable pavilion, and an art center. The Park has two extensive open grass fields for a drop-in gathering of friends to picnic, three different playgrounds, and a game of frisbee. The Park has many attractions, including green meadows, sprawling waters, gardens, unique bridges, educational facilities, and classical architecture. The Park has a baseball/softball field, footplay, picnic areas, a large horseshoe area, four lit tennis courts, and an amphitheater. There are plenty of sunshade spaces to spend time in the evening.”

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“Minto-Brown Island Park spreads over 1,200 lush, open, and wooded areas. The Park is well-maintained and perfect for picnics, and a great place to visit with friends and families. The park has a playground, a reservable shelter, picnic areas, a dog park, walking, jogging, bike trails, fishing spots, and a paddle boat area. The park has a fun activity and play equipment for the kids. The park provides an opportunity to play a social, skill-developing and physically active sport. It's perfect for kids to play baseball in the evening.”

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