Salem Riverfront Park is one of the City of Salem’s most well-loved and frequented parks. The extensive lawn areas, open air amphitheater, and expansive views of the Willamette River make the park a favored place for daily recreation and year-round events.

GreenWorks partnered with the City to update the master plan for the park and incorporate an additional four acres of land on the south end. Through a robust public outreach process, GreenWorks and City staff worked with focus groups and the public to develop and prioritize concepts for park additions and improvements. The updated master plan features a floating river walk, expanded dock facilities for kayak and canoe rentals, and areas for fishing, as well as improved connections to other parks, including a future trail along adjacent Pringle Creek and existing links to Wallace Marine Park.

GreenWorks supported the design and construction of the amphitheater, a key feature in Salem Riverfront Park’s new south end addition that was designed to complement a proposed covered stage and a river terrace with dramatic views of the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge. Relocating the amphitheater and covered stage to the south end allows for larger events to be held in the park and takes advantage of existing elements that include a pavilion, splash pad, and seasonal ice rink, as well as the playground, which is soon to be upgraded with nature play elements and terraced overlook seating.