Minto-Brown Island Park
About
1,200-Acre Park on the Willamette River
Minto-Brown Island Park is the largest park in Salem at over 1,200 acres of open and wooded land along the Willamette River. The park combines a long network of walking, jogging, and biking trails with a playground, picnic shelters, fishing spots, and a designated paddle boat area.
Family Programs
Open-access outdoor recreation across the park footprint. Programs include:
- Walking, jogging, and biking trails
- Playground and picnic areas
- Off-leash dog park
- Paddle boat area
- Fishing spots
- Reservable picnic shelter
What's Included
- Free admission
- Restrooms
- Open 5 AM - midnight daily
- Office hours Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
Experience
Go-to outdoor day for Salem families. Best for kids 1+ across the playground; older kids and parents take the trails or bring bikes. Plan 2-3 hours. Pack water for warm months.