Contact

Parks and Recreation
1457 23rd Street SE
Salem, OR 97302

For program information and general questions, contact Recreation Staff, 503-588-6261

For help with online registration or your customer account, contact Customer Service, 503-588-7272

parksandrecreation@cityofsalem.net

Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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City of Salem Recreation Services

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

AGES: All ages

Our derbies introduce families to the fun of fishing, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be joining us with their fishing supply trailer! Enjoy the quiet outdoors, at a stocked lake with an instructor on-site to give tips.

Fishing Derby is currently on hold. We will update this page with any new information as we receive it.

Class dates, times, and registration fees are available on the program registration page.

Fee waivers may be available for eligible Salem residents.

Download the 2024 Recreation Guide

We strive to provide the most accurate information possible. However, some program details may change after the document goes to print.

The activities and fees listed in the Recreation Guide are contingent upon approval of the City of Salem FY 2024-25 budget.

Once the Recreation Guide has gone to print, should changes occur, the most current information will exist in the online registration system, https://egov.cityofsalem.net/parksrec.

FAQs

Are Fee Waivers Available?

Fee waivers may be available for qualified Salem residents living within Salem city limits.

Proof of the OR Health Plan, OR Trail Card, or WIC information is required.

Eligibility is verified annually in the office. For more information, contact 503-588-6261.

After registering, if you plan to register for more programs during the calendar year, contact us for more information about how to register online.

If your address is outside of Salem city limits and ineligible for a fee waiver, you can still register for programs.
May I Request an Accommodation?
Reasonable accommodations may be available, upon request, for persons with disabilities or for those who speak languages other than English.

Accommodations need to be requested 3 business days in advance in one of the following ways:
- When registering for programs online, note the requested accommodation when adding Participant Information.
- When registering in person, note the request on the paper registration card.
- Phone: 503-588-6261, for Relay 711
- Email: parksandrecreation@cityofsalem.net
For further assistance or additional questions, call Parks and Recreation, 503-588-6261.
What is the Refund or Cancellation Policy?
SoftballCityUSA policies are their own and can be found at SoftballCityUSA.com.

Recreation, Sports, and Activities Cancellation/Refund Policy
- The City of Salem reserves the right to cancel programs when minimum enrollment is not met. Full refunds will be issued when programs are canceled.
- Registration fees may be transferred in full to another program of equal value if requested 10 business days in advance of program start.
- Refunds requested:
  - more than 10 business days in advance are eligible for a 100% refund
  - less than 10 business days in advance are eligible for a 50% refund
  - on the day the program begins are eligible for a 25% refund
- Refunds will not be granted:
  - after the first day of program;
  - for absence;
  - inclement weather/air quality once a program has begun;
  - or for amounts equal to or less than $15 per person.
- Refunds may take 4-6 weeks to receive.
- Refunds may be requested by calling Parks and Recreation, 503-588-6261, or by email at ParksandRecreation@cityofsalem.net.

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