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Parks and Recreation
1457 23rd Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-588-6336
parksandrecreation@cityofsalem.net
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Recreation Guide
Current Recreation Guide
Complete list of available activities and fees.
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Salem Parks
The pride and joy of any town is the public park system. Salem boasts hidden gems located inside neighborhoods, larger community parks with reservable areas for weddings, reunions, company picnics, and athletic tournaments, plus special event parks for concerts, festivals, movies, and run/walk events. Salem is fortunate to have historical sites and park features not found anywhere this side of the Mississippi. Salem's thriving volunteer base works in tandem, contributing assistance to support these wonderful City resources.
Cascades Gateway Park
- Address:2100 Turner Rd SE
Salem, OR 97302
Amenities:- Boat Dock
- Disc Golf
- Grass Field
- Horseshoes
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Play Equipment
- Restrooms
- Walking
- Parks in Central Salem
- Address:2100 Turner Rd SE
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
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
Reservation Fees
| 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. |