Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with parks_and_recreation www.salem-news.com 2010 The Albany Community Pool (ACP) is offering a School's Out Swim on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE. The 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards, rope swing, and basketball hoops will be available. http://salem-news.com/articles/april182011/albany-community-pool.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april182011/albany-community-pool.php Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:15:00 PDT Albany Parks & Recreation and Public Works/Environmental Services are partnering to offer two classes this spring to help Albany residents save money, save water, and create healthier landscaping at home. http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-events.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-events.php Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:15:00 PDT Albany city parks are now available to rent for parties, family gatherings, company picnics and other special events. Parks with shelters are available to rent from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. seven days a week. http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-available.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-available.php Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:57:00 PDT May is National Historic Preservation Month and for Oregon communities throughout the state it’s an opportunity to reflect on significant historic sites and buildings that help tell the stories of our past as well as to recognize contributions that individuals and organizations have made to local preservation projects. http://salem-news.com/articles/april132011/preservation-month.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april132011/preservation-month.php Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:44:00 PDT Located in Governor Tom McCall Park, John Yeon’s Visitor Information Center is Portland’s latest entry in the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1948, the Visitors Information Center is a singularly unique example of the work of recognized master architect John Yeon. One of Oregon’s most famous architects, Yeon is known as a pioneer of the Northwest Regional style of architecture. His Information Center is his only non-residential building still in existence, and was included as one of only 43 buildings in the Museum of Modern Art’s prestigious 1953 “Built in U.S.A.: Post-War Architecture” exhibit along with works by other know architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Philip Johnson, and Richard Neutra. http://salem-news.com/articles/october112010/john-yoen-information-center.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october112010/john-yoen-information-center.php Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:19:00 PDT A short section of Silver Falls State Park's Canyon Trail and all trails in the south side of the park will remain closed this weekend in the aftermath of a windstorm that toppled trees and created mini-landslides there earlier this week. Approximately three quarters of a mile of the Canyon Trail, between its intersection with the Maple Ridge Trail near Lower South Falls and its intersection with a spur leading to Double Falls, sustained serious damage from fallen trees. http://salem-news.com/articles/november152007/silver_creek_falls_111507.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november152007/silver_creek_falls_111507.php Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:40:00 PST To some it may look too dangerous, but to a group of Salem, Oregon teens this is just another sport, and it’s a fun and exciting way to beat the summer heat. http://salem-news.com/articles/july072007/bike_jumping_7607.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july072007/bike_jumping_7607.php Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:48:00 PDT Albany Parks & Recreation has announced the lineup for the 24th season of the River Rhythms concert series. River Rhythms concerts take place on Thursdays at Monteith Riverpark in downtown Albany. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Performances begin at 7:00 PM. The blanket seating area opens at 4:00 PM. http://salem-news.com/articles/june112007/albany_concerts_061107.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june112007/albany_concerts_061107.php Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:21:00 PDT At 8:32 AM Sunday morning, May 18th, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted. Shaken by an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, the north face of this tall symmetrical mountain collapsed in a massive rock debris avalanche. Fifty-seven people were killed; and 250 homes, 47 bridges, 15 miles of railways and 185 miles of highway were destroyed. http://salem-news.com/articles/may182007/mt_saint_helens_051807.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may182007/mt_saint_helens_051807.php Fri, 18 May 2007 06:20:00 PDT Beginning Monday, River Road Park at 3045 River Road North will be closed for construction of the River Road Wet Weather Treatment Facility. Major improvements to the park will also be completed during this period. The Wet Weather Treatment Facility project is part of Salem's plan to comply with a Mutual Agreement and Order (MAO) by the Department of Environmental Quality in 1998 to reduce pollution in the Willamette River by eliminating sewer overflows that currently enter the river untreated during heavy winter storms. http://salem-news.com/articles/january072007/parkclose_010707.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january072007/parkclose_010707.php Sun, 07 Jan 2007 12:47:00 PST The popular “Three Pools” swimming area located just a half hour east of Salem on the Little North Fork of the Santiam is well loved and in fact, attracts so many visitors that the current parking and other facilities can not safely accommodate everyone. In an ongoing effort to improve safety and resource conditions the Detroit Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest proposes to construct a gravel loop road with parking spaces for about 100 vehicles. According to Paul Matter, Detroit District Ranger, “Currently, traffic congestion stems from overflow parking on the main road; vehicles block other vehicles, inconveniencing visitors, hindering emergency access, and reducing our ability to respond to emergency and other situations.” http://salem-news.com/articles/november212006/threepools_112106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november212006/threepools_112106.php Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:03:00 PST Public meetings Nov. 15th in Monmouth and Nov. 16th in Salem will provide opportunities to comment on a revised Oregon Parks and Recreation Department master plan draft for managing a state natural area at the confluence of the Luckiamute and Willamette rivers. The Nov. 15th meeting will be at the Monmouth Library, 168 S. Ecols. The Nov. 16th Salem session will be at OPRD headquarters in the North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer Street N.E., in room 124. Both meetings will begin at 6:00 PM. http://salem-news.com/articles/november062006/salemrivermeeting_100606.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november062006/salemrivermeeting_100606.php Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:48:00 PST Beginning this year, U.S. veterans, members of the U.S. armed forces and their families will have the opportunity to visit recreation sites for free across public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture on Veterans Day. The new policy honoring those who served their country was announced recently by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11th. http://salem-news.com/articles/october302006/vets_parks_103006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october302006/vets_parks_103006.php Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:59:00 PST The City of Salem Parks Operations Division is looking for groups or individuals to participate in the 15th Annual Make a Difference Day. Volunteers will be improving trails at Minto-Brown Island Park from 9:00 AM to noon on Saturday. Take Pride in America is a national partnership that engages & supports volunteers who work to improve public lands. Groups and individuals are welcome. http://salem-news.com/articles/october242006/pride_day_102406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october242006/pride_day_102406.php Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:34:00 PDT The City of Salem Parks Department Volunteer Park Patrol applications are now being accepted for Minto-Brown Island Park Patrol and Cascades Gateway Park Patrol. Volunteers walk, jog, bicycle and exercise their dogs as they keep our parks healthy and safe. Being a park patrol member is a fun way to enjoy nature and get exercise, and the flexible scheduling fits almost every one. http://salem-news.com/articles/september242006/park_patrols_92406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september242006/park_patrols_92406.php Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:17:00 PDT Thousands, from the young to the old, gathered Saturday morning at Salem’s Riverfront Park, to await the arrival of the SP&S 700 Steam Engine that was coming to town as part of the second annual SP&S 700 Rail Safety Faire. Train buffs find this particular locomotive among the most interesting... http://salem-news.com/articles/september022006/train_salem_9206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september022006/train_salem_9206.php Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:27:00 PDT The Salem Parks Foundation is partnering with South Central Association of Neighbors, or SCAN, to raise funds to benefit Salem parks. Tickets are now available for the Autumn Flavors event, which will be held on Saturday, September 30th, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Willamette Valley Vineyards, 880 Enchanted Way SE, in Turner. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door, which includes fine wine, finger foods, great silent auction items as well as an afternoon of entertainment in the high hills of the beautiful Willamette Valley Vineyards. http://salem-news.com/articles/august312006/salem_parks_83106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august312006/salem_parks_83106.php Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:35:00 PDT The 2nd Annual SP&S 700 Rail Safety Faire takes place at Salem's Riverfront Park Saturday, September 2nd. Several thousand train buffs are expected to line the tracks to watch the big steam engine's trip south. In January, the engine was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The SP&S 700 received this honor because it is a working example of the peak of proven steam and rail technology as it was at the end of the Age of Steam. http://salem-news.com/articles/august302006/train_riverfront_83006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august302006/train_riverfront_83006.php Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:27:00 PDT Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. It is here that the Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail can be found. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. You will also find stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. While thousands visit the park every year, it is large enough for you to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds. The Canyon Trail is a nationally recognized trail system that leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. It takes you to 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand South Falls (177 feet), to the delicate Drake Falls (27 feet). Four of the falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding where you can walk behind the falls and feel the misty, crisp spray. http://salem-news.com/articles/july122006/silver_falls_71106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july122006/silver_falls_71106.php Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:08:00 PDT "GO PLAY!" ... in a state park, for free. The invitation from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is good for the ninth annual State Parks Day on Saturday at all of its day-use areas, and for camping in its full hookup (sewer, electricity and water), electrical hookup (electricity and water) and tent sites. In recognition of National Trail's Day on the same date Governor Kulongoski will help observe the day by cutting the ribbon on the newest section of Willamette River Water Tail at 10:00 AM in a public ceremony at Marshall Island south of Junction City. http://salem-news.com/articles/june012006/free_parks_6106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june012006/free_parks_6106.php Thu, 01 Jun 2006 18:43:00 PDT The dash to reserve a state park campsite for Memorial Day weekend is over. According to Reservations Northwest, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's campsite reservations center, all sites at the 28 parks that accept reservations are booked for the three-day period. However, 22 other state parks have sites available on first-come, first-served terms in every area of Oregon. "Some pretty good options still exist out there," said OPRD Recreation Programs Manager Richard Walkoski. http://salem-news.com/articles/may232006/campsites_gone_52306.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may232006/campsites_gone_52306.php Tue, 23 May 2006 16:48:00 PDT The City of Salem has received word that its grant request to the Recreational Trails Program for $97,000 for the Union Street Railroad Bridge project has been approved for funding. Recreational Trails Program funds, which are passed through to the states by the Federal Highway Administration for development and repair of trails and trail-supporting facilities, are administered in this state by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. http://salem-news.com/articles/april262006/rr_bridge_42606.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april262006/rr_bridge_42606.php Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:39:00 PDT Oregon's capital city, Salem, as well as the surrounding region of Marion and Polk County are extremely diverse. Salem is known for state government, unique historic museums, award-winning wineries and beautiful gardens. However, the region also boasts outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities that are a well kept secret. Fun on the Water Outdoor activities abound in and near Salem. With the Willamette River flowing through the city, there are many opportunities for water sports - from water-skiing to kayaking and canoeing to fishing for trout and salmon. http://salem-news.com/articles/april162006/salem_ideas_41606.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april162006/salem_ideas_41606.php Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:16:00 PDT The official dedication of the Geer Community Park is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 29th. The new 46 acre community park is located at 2605 State Street, west of Hawthorne Avenue, and was leased to the City of Salem by the State of Oregon for $1 per year to provide a community park primarily devoted to organized activities for Salem`s youth. The first phase of the park includes: an entry road off of State Street, two soccer fields, two 90` baseball fields, restroom facilities, a maintenance building, and pedestrian pathways. http://salem-news.com/articles/april132006/geerpark_4906.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april132006/geerpark_4906.php Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:15:00 PDT The Salem City Council voted unanimously Monday night to name Salem`s newest park after the pioneer Geer family. The 26-acre park, located on State Street and Hawthorne Avenue is set to open next month and features two baseball and soccer fields. A decommissioned railroad line known as the Geer Line runs along the parks property. Theodore Thurston Geer served as Oregon`s governor from 1899 to 1903. http://salem-news.com/articles/march292006/geer_park_32906.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march292006/geer_park_32906.php Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:21:00 PST The City of Salem has received a $155,000 Community Development Block Grant for the improvement of Northgate Park, located at 3260 Northgate Street N. T The city`s Urban Development Department administers the CDBG program through funding from the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department. Park improvements will include the installation of safety lighting, walking trails, picnic tables, an irrigated soccer field, a baseball diamond, and ADA accessibility to the playground area. http://salem-news.com/articles/march142006/salem_newpark_31406.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march142006/salem_newpark_31406.php Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:53:00 PST The City of Salem is seeking a grant from the Oregon State Marine Board and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for improvements to the boat launch area at Wallace Marine Park. The floats are hit hard by floating debris during high water periods. http://salem-news.com/articles/march122006/river_upgrades_grant_31206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march122006/river_upgrades_grant_31206.php Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:46:00 PST State park campgrounds at Detroit Lake, Joseph Stewart, Clyde Holliday, Oswald West and Saddle Mountain are now open for the 2006 season. The campgrounds are the first of nine Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seasonal operations to open their gates this month. http://salem-news.com/articles/march052006/camps_open_3506.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march052006/camps_open_3506.php Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:04:00 PST The City of Salem Parks Department has received some great news this week. The City of Salem has received a $155,000 Community Development Block Grant for the improvement of Northgate Park located at 3260 Northgate Street N. The City of Salem's Urban Development Department administers the CDBG program through funding from the federal Housing and Urban Development Department. http://salem-news.com/articles/march032006/salem_newparks_3206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march032006/salem_newparks_3206.php Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:48:00 PST Winter weather has returned to the Pacific Northwest, which could mean snowfall on Marys Peak. When snow levels drop in elevation and blanket the Peak, nearby residents appreciate the opportunity to enjoy snow without having to drive many miles to the Cascades. http://salem-news.com/articles/february172006/recreationpasses.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february172006/recreationpasses.php Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:28:00 PST