Originally the Bush family's estate, this 90-acre city park includes the Bush House Museum and Conservatory, public rose gardens, playgrounds, trails, and other amenities.
600 Mission St.
Salem, OR 97302
503-363-4714
www.SalemArt.org or www.cityofsalem.net
Children's Activities
Marion or Polk Counties
Theme park with storybook lane, western town, haunted house, European village, log flume, roller coaster, more rides, summer theatre, food, shops and more!
8462 Enchanted Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
503-371-4242
Salem's children's museum offers year-round fun with indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits connected to downtown Riverfront Park. Inspiring children of all ages to learn and grow through creative play. Fun, interactive exhibits in the sciences, arts, and humanities.
Gilbert House Children's Museum
116 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-371-3631
Pick up a complimentary “The Hunt is On” guide at the museum. Use your knowledge of art, follow clues, find artworks and win a prize.
700 State St.
Salem, OR 97301
503-370-6855
Disc golf, Big TOY playground, outdoor amphitheater with reserved seating for 400, sand volleyball court, disc golf, two dog parks, fishing, cycling, boat ramp on Willamette River, river access camping.
930 Chemawa Rd. NE
Keizer, OR 97303
503-856-3441
Keizer Rapids Cyclo Cross
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The Marion Skate Park features a "skate bowl" and "street scape" for boarders. Open 5 a.m.-midnight.
Downtown Salem in Marion Park on the corner of Marion and Commercial Streets.
503-588-6261
2330 17th St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-947-3247 or 800-833-0011
Children and families can find fun activities every day at Salem Public Library. Books, events, and activities for children from birth to 18 are offered throughout the year.
Salem Public Library has meeting rooms available for rent to both public and private groups. Rooms vary by size, function and cost. Food service available.
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6315
Old-world style carousel housed in a beautiful building on the banks of the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon. The Salem's Riverfront Carousel Gift Gallery is a great shop filled with fun gifts, decor, toys, baby gifts, hand carved items and more! We offer a range of special occasion renting options for your use. We have packages for both during-hour and after-hour private events.
101 Front St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-540-0374
Experience The Oregon Garden's 20 specialty gardens and spectacular vistas. Enjoy events year-round including Earth Day, Brewfest, summer Movies in the Garden, Christmas in the Garden and more.
879 W Main St.
Silverton, OR 97381
503-874-8100
Experience views of vineyards, distant mountains and gardens throughout the year with yearly events: Tulip Festival, Pumpkin Festival, Fields of Terror, WS Winery and more.
33814 S Meridian Rd.
Woodburn, OR 97071
503-634-2243 or 800-711-2006