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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.

Park Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

  • Cascades Gateway Park

    stream at cascades gateway park
    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
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    1. Parks in Central Salem

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, and a fenced dog park.

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 play structure Cascades Gateway Park bridge Cascades Gateway Park river bank

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