Bush's Pasture Park
About
90-Acre Historic Park with Rose Garden
Bush's Pasture Park is a historic 90.5-acre park near downtown Salem. The grounds combine wooded walking paths, open meadows, more than 2,000 roses, the Bush family home (now a museum), and one of the oldest conservatories west of the Mississippi (built 1882).
Family Programs
Open-access outdoor recreation and historic visits. Programs include:
- Wooded walking and running paths
- Open meadows
- 2,000+ rose plantings
- Bush House Museum (ticketed)
- Historic conservatory
- Playground
What's Included
- Free park admission
- Museum admission separate
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Experience
Quieter pick than the Riverfront. Best for families with kids 4+ who can stay engaged with the rose garden and woods. Combine with downtown Salem for a half-day.