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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

STRIDE / Holiday Fun Runs and Walks

STRIDE 5K/10K Run/Walk Events

AGES: All ages

SEASON: Spring/Summer/Fall

Participate in one or all of the STRIDE run/walk events, taking place in some of Salem’s most loved parks. These events are open to all ages and abilities.

Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome.

Bibs are available on event day, or when pre-registering in person.

Events in Bush’s Pasture and Wallace Marine Park utilize soft and hard trails. Events in Minto-Brown Island Park take place on hard trails.

2024 Run/Walks

Starting Times and Fees

5k Events
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Price: $10.00 / person / event

10k Events
Start Time: 8:45 a.m.
Price: $15.00 / person / event

Dates and Locations

May 18 - 5k
Bush’s Pasture Park

June 22 - 5k / 10k
Riverfront, Wallace, Minto-Brown Island Parks

July 20 - 5k / 10k
Minto-Brown Island Park

August 17 - 5k
Bush’s Pasture Park

September 7 - 5k / 10k
Riverfront, Wallace, Minto-Brown Island Parks

October 5 - 5k/10k
Minto-Brown Island Park

Holiday Fun Runs

AGES: All ages

SEASON: Winter

Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Fun Run/Walk. Dressing up is always encouraged!

Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome.

Bibs are available on the day of the event.

Frightfully Fun 1K / 3K

October 26th - Riverfront Park

Put your costumes to the test!

Cost: 1K / $5 per person, 3K / $5 per person

Turkey Trot 1K, 5K, 10K

November 23rd - Riverfront and Minto Brown Island Parks

Join us for a quick jaunt before the Thanksgiving festivities begin!

Cost: 1K / $5 per person, 5K / $10 per person, 10K / $15 per person

Jingle Bell Relay 5K

December 13th - Riverfront Park

A 1k loop in Riverfront Park through the Holiday Light Display. The loop can be completed as an individual 5 times or bring a team a divide up the 5 loops as a relay. Relay teams will be given glow sticks to hand off to the next person.

Cost: $10 per team (A team is 1 person or more.)

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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