dog friendly park

Riverfront City Park

Overview: Riverfront City Park is rated 4.7/5 from 5408 Google reviews. This park offers a giant globe, an amphitheater, a carousel, a playground, and trails for walking, running, and biking. Amenities: Reviewers often mention restrooms nearby. Crowd: Reviews describe regular visitors and active use, a friendly crowd of owners and dogs, and steady activity with other dogs to meet.

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4.7Google rating

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4.7(5,408 reviews)

People say this park offers a giant globe, an amphitheater, a carousel, a playground, and trails for walking, running, and biking. They highlight the beautiful natural setting along the riverfront, with opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the cherry blossoms. They also like the clean restrooms, the variety of events held throughout the year, and the family-friendly atmosphere.

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water access

Quick facts

Address200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Phone(503) 588-6336

City pageSalem

Imported fromSalem, OR

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water accessparktourist attraction6 Google photos5408 reviewsOpen now

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Dawnne Kutz8 months ago

We really enjoyed our visit to the park yesterday. It is beautiful and clean and kept up nicely. It feels very safe walking through as well. There is a large, modern foyt bridge crossing over the river that gives plenty of room for walkers and bicycle riders as well as the many dogs walking through the park. There is a large, cement path that goes throughout the park and beyond that is nicely leveled making it disability friendly too. We were drawn to the park because of the carosel that is also housed in the park. Make note, however, that the first Monday of each month is set aside for speciall needs individuals and has no sound, lights or rings going for the first hour. We were unaware of this and felt disappointed to find this out but didn't have time to hang out another hour to wait. After searching on the website afterwords I was finally able to find this information but I really needed to search for it. Riding the beautiful carosel just wasn't the same fir me but I do appreciate that they offer that time for those who need it.

Liz3 months ago

Very nice park. Plenty of things to see and do. The globe is in rough shape, but it looks like they're fundraising to renovate it.

Sherrie Johnson5 months ago

Beautiful place to walk. Well kept area with nature and the river. Coffee truck available which is a plus! Restrooms were clean, plenty of parking

Julianna Hollenbeck6 months ago

The park is well kept and scenery is beautiful. I was traveling north to WA and just took a slight detour to visit the park. Given more time I would have enjoy exploring more of the park and visit places of interest.

Sue Harte3 months ago

Had a wonderful time (besides losing a glove, darn it!) and interacted with a lot of fun people! Can't wait for next year.

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Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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