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City invites public feedback for initial design of upgraded Riverfront Park playground
The city of Salem is inviting the public to learn about its plan to update Riverfront Park’s playground and give feedback on how to make it more accessible for children at an April 12 open house. The upgraded playground is set to be done in 2026, thanks in part to a large state grant the city received last year.
Willamette University class is knitting, collecting clothes to create “take as you need” art project
A surprise “yarn bomb” installation in Riverfront Park will provide handmade and donated clothing to people in need this month. The installation is the project from a Willamette University knitting class that recently partnered with the city of Salem.
Riverfront Carousel windows damaged in shooting as police recover 96 bullet casings
Witnesses described gunfire erupting after two groups of people had a dispute around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in Riverfront Park. Police said no injuries were reported.
PHOTOS: At Riverfront Park, osprey dive and battle eagles for fish
Local photographer John Svendsen has recently captured scenes of birds of prey diving for fish and learning to fly at Riverfront Park.
Salem man accused of pulling gun at Riverfront Park, dealing fentanyl
Salem police said they seized two handguns, two sets of brass knuckles, alprazolam tablets and fentanyl from Alex T. Morgan, 38. He is accused of pointing a gun at another person at Riverfront Park on Tuesday.
Summer will be quieter in Salem – free park concerts, movies cut
Movies in the Park, Kids Relays and First Friday concerts won’t happen in 2024 as part of a $400,000 cut to city recreation programs amid a budget deficit.
Eco-Earth sculpture continues to deteriorate as fundraising efforts lag
The Salem Parks Foundation remains short of its fundraising goal to restore the Eco-Earth Globe at Riverfront Park. President Carol Snyder hopes legislative funds and continued community support can fund the project in the next few years.
PHOTOS: Salem’s eagles squabble over fish
Fledgling eagles have been visible from Riverfront Park on the banks of the Willamette River in recent days.
Seniors, oldies fans can get their groove on at new Riverfront Park dances
“Let’s Dance,” which starts June 11, will bring a monthly family-friendly outdoor dance to Salem’s Riverfront Park, playing 50s, 60s and 70s music.