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Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 559 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverfront Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic park featuring a carousel for kids and a stage for musicians, plus walking paths.
What runners say about Riverfront Park
“It’s a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained park with plenty of space to explore, unwind, or meet up with friends.”
“Beautiful views and a super long walking path that goes down the waterfront, through the marsh, and into the trees :)”
“I go there all the time to walk the trails, skate along the paths, or just relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful views.”
Grr8 place to enjoy the day or sunset....This is a beautiful water front park. Brings the kids or the dogs. It has a children's water park, playground, carasoul and paths, also an open field for a pinic. A romantic spot to take the lady for looking over the river and watch the sunset.
The Salem Waterfront Park has become a wonderful little gem right in the heart of downtown. Wide open, grassy spaces are ideal in the spring, summer, and fall months for picnics, playing frisbee, and walking the dog. There is an open-air Amphitheater for civic events and impromptu speeches.
Riverfront Park is one of my favorite places to spend time! I go there all the time to walk the trails, skate along the paths, or just relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful views. It’s a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained park with plenty of space to explore, unwind, or meet up with friends.
Great spot. Excellent spot for pokemon hunting. Beautiful views and a super long walking path that goes down the waterfront, through the marsh, and into the trees :)
Trail conditions & character
“I go there all the time to walk the trails, skate along the paths, or just relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful views.”
“Wide open, grassy spaces are ideal in the spring, summer, and fall months for picnics, playing frisbee, and walking the dog.”
“I go there all the time to walk the trails, skate along the paths, or just relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful views.”
Plan your run at Riverfront Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsalem.net
- Phone(503) 588-6261
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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