Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Explore09876
Salem, OR340 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
Beautiful park. River. Walkways. Lots of benches and tables. Carousel only two bucks. Great for kids. Dogs. Bikes. Only drawback is if you park a little away as lots get full. A lot of homeless outside of park. Encampments. Garbage. We were walking several people pushing carts were fighting. Got in car man totally out of it just standing in street. Park is fantastic. Clean. Lovely. Surrounding area. Be careful
Written September 14, 2024
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th85hl87
San Jose, CA30 contributions
Oct 2020
The park was in downtown and a bit tricky to get to. It was a nice park and still under development. It appeared they are working on a riverfront project to make it better. We stopped by on a weekday so the park was almost empty with a couple homeless hanging around. They kept to themselves and did not bother people passing by. No asking for money aggressively or in a threatening way like in CA. We enjoyed a peaceful walk around the park. It is not a must do in Salem. If you have time, stop by for less than 1 hour
Written November 3, 2020
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spencers965
Bear, Delaware166 contributions
Jun 2020
My wife and I were visiting the city when we stumbled upon this park. It is large and right along the Willamette River. The only complaint is the grounds had just been cut and there were rows and rows of cut grass. Not good for the allergies. Their maintenance department needs to sharpen their mower blades!!
Written June 19, 2020
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kevan j
Norman, OK1,549 contributions
Jun 2023
Visited here on the way up I5 towards Portland. Difficult park to get to. Nothing really to see here. I thought the globe and the bridge were cool, so I took a picture. Probably a good place for a picnic. That's about all I can say about it.
Written June 8, 2023
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BigMerk
Glasgow, UK2,704 contributions
Apr 2022
We made a short stop in Salem to visit the State Capitol and to stretch our legs. We made our way towards the river thru downtown (a few short blocks) and crossed over to the park. There is a cool-looking bridge, a globe and of course the historic carousel (which was closed when we were there). Attractive park just minutes from downtown.
Written April 18, 2022
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Asteigl1
3 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
This is a beautiful river front park in the heart of downtown Salem. Great wide walking paths the circle the entire park. We watched Bald Eagles fishing in the river, which was really amazing. The park has perfectly manicured grass and vegetation. They have benches and picnic tables as well as many mature shade trees to sit under.
For kids they have a beautiful carousel with hand sculpted animals. They often have popcorn, or hotdogs for sale near the carousel during summer months.
The park has a nice large play structure for kids, it is not shaded so surfaces can become very hot in the heat if the day during the summer.
The park also has many special events throughout the spring and summer that are always well organized.
During these events parking can be a challenge since they only offer two Somewhat small parking areas. Overflow parking is in the streets of downtown.
River Front park is also attached to Mintos Brown Park by a bridge, this park is primarily for nature lovers who prefer to walk on dirt paths.
Overall I think this is the best park in Salem and would recommend it to anyone visiting Salem.
For kids they have a beautiful carousel with hand sculpted animals. They often have popcorn, or hotdogs for sale near the carousel during summer months.
The park has a nice large play structure for kids, it is not shaded so surfaces can become very hot in the heat if the day during the summer.
The park also has many special events throughout the spring and summer that are always well organized.
During these events parking can be a challenge since they only offer two Somewhat small parking areas. Overflow parking is in the streets of downtown.
River Front park is also attached to Mintos Brown Park by a bridge, this park is primarily for nature lovers who prefer to walk on dirt paths.
Overall I think this is the best park in Salem and would recommend it to anyone visiting Salem.
Written September 4, 2019
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Shelley B
2 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
The park is wonderful, but now with the pedestrian bridge it allows transients to set up homeless camps and they are not safe! Recently, a young woman was attacked at knife point near the pedestrian bridge.
I love the park, but its becoming unsafe.
I love the park, but its becoming unsafe.
Written September 14, 2018
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Wandering Traveler
Salem, OR32 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Riverfront Park is wonderful! The most amazing addition to Salem is the Peter Courtney Bridge that links Riverfront Park to Minto Brown Park. Stop by the riverfront and enjoy access to a great kids park, water park, carousel and ice skating in the winter.
Take the bridge and the path over to Minto Brown and enjoy many, many trails....some along the Willamette River. Dogs are welcome on a leash and also there is a great dog park. You can also view hawks, cranes etc....in some of the wetlands and ponds.
Take the bridge and the path over to Minto Brown and enjoy many, many trails....some along the Willamette River. Dogs are welcome on a leash and also there is a great dog park. You can also view hawks, cranes etc....in some of the wetlands and ponds.
Written August 6, 2018
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ken m
Woodburn, OR321 contributions
Aug 2016
The Willamette Queen is a great place to have a dinner cruise, river ride watching the abundant wild life, or as a friend have his wedding and reception. Great food a nice easy tour of the river and a nice way to enjoy the day.
Written October 18, 2016
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parlaydean
Salem, OR195 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
This is a great park along the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon. In the park is a carousel house and gift shop. There is a large playground area for all the kids. There are lots of paths to stroll along. The park connects to a bike/pedestrian bridge across the river and on the other side is Wallace Marine park. They are now constructing another bike/pedestrian bridge across a slough that will connect with Minto park making for miles of paths to walk or bike on. There are always plenty of activities going on almost every weekend. It's hard not to have fun in this huge wonderful park.
Written August 27, 2015
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Hi How accessible is this for two disabled women who will driving down from Newberg area for fish fest and cannot walk very far? Is the amphitheater far? Are bathrooms close? Thank you
Written July 23, 2019
Very accessible if you get there early enough to park at the park as all is flat and amphitheater is just open air lawn. If no parking there will have to walk a distance to get parking but all flat.
Written July 23, 2019
How accessible is the amphitheater from parking for a disabled person who has trouble walking great distances? Are their bathrooms handy? I am my girlfriend are disabled and are coming for Fish Fest 2019 from Newberg area. We cannot walk long distances.
Written July 23, 2019
Also parking far West on State Street is another option
Written July 23, 2019
I am not sure. However you can contact the city of Salem's park and recreation for information. Email address is parksandrecreation@cityofsalem net.
The contact phone number is +15035886261
Written August 11, 2017
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