Riverfront+Park

River Front Park 200 Water Street NE, Salem Park hour’s 5am – 10pm exception by permit only River Front Park is located in down town Salem along the Willamette River. This park offers an amphitheater, play equipment, a covered Pavilion and large grassy areas. This Park is home to the Salem river front carousel which opened in June 2001, AC Gilbert house discovery village, and the ECO Earth globe which opened June 30, 2003.

Park Amenities:
 * Amphitheater
 * Play equipment
 * Restrooms
 * Picnic tables
 * 3 mutt dispensers
 * ECO Earth globe
 * Pavilion-reservable
 * River Front viewing Areas
 * Boat dock
 * Events:
 * The World Beat Festival
 * Fourth of July celebration
 * Christmas tree lighting Dog park
 * Various walk event

Dog Park: Dogs on leashes are welcome. Picking up after our pets helps us keep a cleaner and safer park for our visitors. 800 Mutt Mitt can be purchased for $65. All dogs must have all vaccinations, no aggressive behavior, kept away from playgrounds, pathways, and on leashes at the time of entering and exiting the park. Turning dogs loose will be an $87 fine.

Renting area of park: If interested in renting an area of this park please contact or stop by 555 Liberty street SE, room 325, Salem Oregon. Email us at Parksandrecreation@cityof salem.net, phone number 503 588 6261. For noise variance $30 fee is required. Alcohol is not allowed unless by permit. A $50 fee is required. Malt beverages 14% or less alcohol content and must remain within 100 feet of reserved area. History: This property was purchased from Boise Cascade. Salem started to clear it in the 1980’s to start the process of making this river front park. 6th Annual World Beat Festival June 29 – 30, 2013 This festival focuses on cultural events and unique traditions. Includes 23 acres, five world villages, nine performances, sixty five nations& cultures, 125 cultural performances, dragon boat races, 20 food vendors, three parades, four children activity tents. A $5 dollar donation is requested at the gate. Festival hours are Saturday 10am to 11pm, with dances of fire and lights beginning at dusk. Sunday, 10am to 6pm with dragon boat races beginning at 9am. Contact info: info@salemmulticulteral.org 503-581-2004

(Information compiled by Leslie Cooper, Sabrina Lee, Tabatha Elam, Alicia Garcia, and Kimberly Meyer~February 2013)