This state park is in the shadow of Silver Falls. A good thing if you're wanting to spend some time…read morewalking/running trails and woodland environment mostly to yourself. A small fee will grant you admittance. Parking is ample. Research what's to see at this park (if I told you, you wouldn't be invested). It's a hidden gem. Is there some treasure there for you?

1300 acres of land, 15 miles of trails, and the nations largest black cottonwood tree! Relaxing…read morespot to take in the fresh air and admire wildlife. I recommend checking out the Mission Ghost structure. For the more adventurous, try trailblazing at Goose Lake!

Beautiful park. Not crowded and paths are easy to follow. We got off path where it was ok and…read moreenjoyed seeing wildlife.

This is a peaceful place with lots of geese around almost all year…read more There are places you can park and just watch birds and other wildlife, and there are trails. The refuge is accessed via many different roads and parking lots. I recommend checking out their maps online. I really enjoy walking the Rail Trail, which includes a boardwalk through a forest that seasonally floods. Very cool. When I visited here in late October, it was the driest I've ever seen it. I didn't see another person and it was very restorative to just walk in silence and solitude. I am excited to visit the new nature center, their website says it will be open January 2022.

Go here many times and the short trail is perfect for my five year old son. Good distance and the…read moreviews are beautiful. The trails are well kept and they try to keep them clear. Lots of nature to see and hear as well as a great place on a sunny day to take pictures of birds and nature.

Rich Guadagno Memorial National Recreation Trail Length:…read more0.8 miles / 1.3 km The hike up to the top of Mt Baldy and the Rich Guadagno Memorial overlook will give you a 360 degree view of the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. From here, you can expect to see tens of thousands of dusky and cackling Canada geese in the spring and fall, along with countless other waterfowl.

Very cute little town. It's the boyfriend and I's first time in Oregon and we were trying to look…read morefor an affordable and nice Airbnb. He came across Kathy's Airbnb in Silverton and we fell in love. Location was great and we definitely feel the Oregon hospitality from the locals. For our 3 day stay in Silverton, we walked around their downtown and checked out some of the murals that the locals tell us about. There must be at least one in every block! Besides that, we also ventured out to nearby places: SILVER FALLS: The Silver Falls Park is a 7-8 mile hike to see 10 waterfalls! The hike was doable but definitely got us sweating at some point. The falls were beautiful to see and it was a peaceful and enjoyable hike. We went around 11:30am and there was an ok amount of people. Not too crowded but with the right amount of folks to chat with and hike alongside. They have a gift shop and a cafe with semi-clean bathrooms. WOODBURN PREMIUM OUTLET: on our second day, the bf and I checked out Woodburn Premium Outlets and it was great! Plenty of nice shops to look at such as Michael Kors, Nike, Adidas, North Face, Coach, Forever 21, J. Crew, etc. so many good sales ranging from 50% storewide to some with an additional 20-40%!! And omg, can't forget the TAX FREEE! I'm definitely loving this tax free in Oregon !! SALEM: the bf and I wanted to check out places not too far from our Airbnb and Salem was another nice little town nearby (~20mins away) and there was a nice little surprise when we arrived! On the day we visited, it was the 5th day of the summer solstice so it was "Make A Music" day. On this day, worldwide, bands play music on the streets for people to enjoy, We really liked walking around and listening to open mics all around town. There was a band playing in like every other block. Never experienced this before so it was fun to see people singing and dancing along the music. Silverton is a great area to stay cause it's quiet and peaceful and easily accessible to other places. Although not much to do in the town itself, they aren't far from other places.

Great town. I grew up really close to here. Went to church here for years. Lots of really good…read morememories and friends. I love all the murals painted around town. They have done a good job keeping history alive around town and preserving it for others to enjoy. Not too far from silver falls state park. One of my favorite parks to visit in the whole world. I love Silverton. Come visit!

This is a nice little park and I do mean little…read more Had a picnic lunch here. Nice, pleasant, serene views. Close to town but still out of the way. It's mostly used as a boat launch and there is an RV park adjacent. I like it better than the county park just a bit further down the road. No shade to speak of so if it's a hot sunny day out you may find it uncomfortable.

Great place in town to take a break. Easy trails to follow…read moreand walk on. Beautifully maintained area. Trees and animals to see. Great benches to stop and enjoy the area. A couple ponds to enjoy a water area for viewing. Well marked area. Also has some laminated cards for kids to find different things on the trails.

Peavy Arboretum is an OSU Forestry Classroom and an excellent comparison of what a normal forest…read moreshould look like compared to an overgrown one after a hundred years of fire prevention. There are areas that are in excellent condition and other areas being maintained and worked on to be brought back into a 'natural' state. There are numerous easy hiking and running trails and the place is dog friendly. We took one of our dogs today and had an excellent hike along well maintained trails that have enough signage and maps to help you navigate. Parking is fairly plentiful and there are also stations that provide 'gift bags' for picking up anything our four leg friends leave behind. This is a dog friendly park and the rules are relaxed as long as everyone is under leash or verbal control. We were there around midday and it was not crowded at all. Everyone that was there was pleasant and well mannered, as were the people who were walking them. I would recommend this arboretum for a nice hike in a healthy forest. A place where you can observe wildlife as well as reacquaint yourself with the different species of trees and plants that are well marked. Best of all, it is free.

My favorite park to visit in Silverton . My husband and I were married in the park 14 years ago…read more Such a highlight for us when we visit Silverton. We now live 4 hours a way but visit family and still stop at our park

This park has a great vibe and really expresses the culture and history of the area. Just a short…read morewalk across the creek bridge from historic Silverton's main street shops and restaurants. You can hear the babble of the small brook as your kids play in the park. The children have so much fun at this local Silverton Park they don't even notice when it starts to sprinkle on their heads nor do they care. As you can see from the photos the local residents take great pride in this park I do recommend spending a morning or afternoon.

Great little park off the beaten path never knew it was there until I saw it on maps only two…read morespaces to park so that's good .wont be too many people here at one time. short walk to the river

This is a nice little park located north-west of Salem. It is easy to miss off of the highway and…read morethat is one of its best qualities in my mind. I drove by this little park several times and had no clue it was ever there. The actual name of the park is a Willamette Greenway. The park itself has a small parking lot. The trail starts from the parking lot and is gravel for some time. Eventually, it turns into a standard dirt trial. The trail makes a nice little loop that splits off after about 200 yards from the start. If you take a left you will go straight to the river and see a nice little bench that overlooks the river. The forest that this trail travels through is a mix of some broadleaf trees and some tall fir trees. It is an absolute beauty of a trial. The trail is very short, so if your looking for a long hike, be prepared to do some laps. If you have a dog, there does not appear to be any rules posted regarding leashes, but it's not a bad idea to bring one just in case. If you are north of Salem and looking for a nice little hike this is a great option, however not a very long trek! Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this park. http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=194