The best parks & outdoor spots in Salem

Fir Point Farms is in full harvest mode with its 2026 Harvest Festival running September 26 to October 31. Between the Country Market, a lunch deli menu, farm animals, and options for events or catering, it’s an easy local escape when you want low-key fun without leaving the neighborhood.

From the Woodburn newsletter, October 4, 2026

Recreational spot on 25 acres includes a basketball court, a playground & softball & soccer fields.

Family-friendly natural area with plenty of hiking, biking & equestrian trails among scenic vistas.

Fun, clean park featuring a splash pad as well as swings and slides.

Parents & kids flock to this sunny square with funky totem polls & a wading-friendly fountain.

Spacious green space featuring two playgrounds, a baseball field and trails.

Modest recreation area with paved walking trails,athletic courts & fields plus a picnic area.

Clean park offering a climbing structure, a sandbox, a fountain and a splash pad.

This 2-acre landscaped green space features walkways, a bocce court, public art & a splash pad.

This 4-acre park features a ball field, a play area with a seasonal splash pad & sport courts.