Park Details

  • Cascades Gateway Park

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    1. Address:2100 Turner Rd SE
      Salem, OR 97302
    Amenities:
    1. Boat Dock
    2. Disc Golf
    3. Grass Field
    4. Horseshoes
    5. Picnic Shelter
    6. Picnic Tables
    7. Play Equipment
    8. Restrooms
    9. Walking
    Categories:
    1. Parks in Central Salem

West Side of Cascades Gateway Park is Open to the Public

Open amenities include:

  • Dog Park
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Wirth Lake Access

Due to maintenance and repair issues the east side of Cascade Gateway Park is currently closed to the public. Closures include:

  • Mill Creek area
  • Playground
  • Blue Gill Shelter
  • Beaver Grove Shelter
  • Park Restrooms

Cascades Gateway Park 

Cascades Gateway Park is a large urban park covering just over 100 acres. With a natural trail system and developed foot paths, large natural areas, and fishing at Walter Wirth Lake, this park might be the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course, new playground equipment, a fenced dog park, and reservable picnic areas.

Hours

Daily
Sunrise to Sunset

RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Beaver Grove Shelter

Looking to reserve an area for a reunion, family gathering, or large group picnic? Check out the Beaver Grove Shelter.

  • Capacity: up to 160 people
  • Lighted shelter
  • 9 picnic tables in the shelter
  • 2 sinks with counter space
  • 12 electrical outlets (no more than 20 amps)
  • 8 garbage cans
  • 1 barbecue and an ash can
  • Toilet facilities and a playground nearby
  • Horseshoe court nearby
  • South end of the park is set up for disc golf
  • Sound permit: $32.50
  • Alcohol use: $66.00

Beaver Grove Shelter

Blue Gill A or B

Looking to reserve an area for a group of up to 80 people? One of these areas might be for you.

  • 10 picnic tables per side
  • 1 sink with counter space
  • 4 shared electrical outlets, no more than 20 amps each
  • A drinking fountain
  • Garbage cans
  • A barbecue
  • Toilet facilities nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Sound permit: $32.50
  • Alcohol use: $66.00

Blue Gill A or B

Reservation Fees

How to Reserve

Reservable Area Amount Unit Notes
Beaver Grove Shelter $39.00 Per Hour 4-hour minimum + permit fee.*
Blue Gill A or B $34.00 Per Hour 4-hour minimum + permit fee.*
*Permit Fee - Expedited $58.00 Per Permit If reserving less than 15 days in advance.
*Permit Fee $29.00 Per Permit If reserving more than 15 days in advance.

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