The land that is now Salem Riverfront Park was originally a wintering site for the Kalapuya Indians. At the turn of the 20th century it was industrial land. Early industries here included Capital Lumbering, Matheny's Wharf and Warehouse and Salem Flour Milling. Until 1982, this land was occupied by the Boise Cascade Corporation's pulp mill. The city of Salem acquired the land from Boise Cascade in the 1980s. Salem Riverfront Park opened in October, 1996.
Rotary Children’s Playground on September 10, 2006
The Rotary Children's Playground was "dedicated for the enjoyment of the children in our community" in November, 1997. It was made possible by the efforts of the Capital Area Sunrise, East Salem, Salem, Salem-Creekside, South Salem and West Salem Rotary Clubs.
Rotary Children’s Playground Plaque on September 10, 2006
Additional Links:
Salem Rotary Club at Salem Online History
Wild Salmon in Every Direction on September 10, 2006
Wild Salmon in Every Direction was dedicated on June 26, 1999 during the World Beat Festival. It coincided with contributions by Portland General Electric and Northwest Natural Gas to establish the Riverfront Park amphitheater.
Wild Salmon in Every Direction on September 10, 2006
The wild salmon represent a link between people of the past and the future.
Wild Salmon in Every Direction Plaque on September 10, 2006
The plaque includes the following quote from D. F. Charles: “In our voices and deeds, the echoes of a great river.”
View from Riverfront Park on September 10, 2006
At the south end of Riverfront Park is an overlook that provides a view of Pringle Creek emptying into Willamette Slough, which leads into the Willamette River.
September 11th Memorial on September 10, 2006
Mounted on the fence at this overlook is a small plaque dedicated to the victims of September 11, 2001. It reads: "This is memorial is dedicated to the thousands of people from throughout the world who lost their lives as a consequence of the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001. May peace prevail on earth."
Willamette Queen Sternwheeler on September 10, 2006
This overlook and dock were completed in 2005. The dock is the boarding point for the Willamette Queen, an 87-foot sternwheeler that was built in Newport, Oregon in 1990 and has a capacity of 90 people. The Willamette Queen takes passenger on one-hour and two-hour pleasure cruises on the Willamette River.
Additional Links:
Willamette Queen at the Salem Oregon Community Guide
Two other major elements of Riverfront Park are Salem's Riverfront Carousel and the Eco-Earth. Each will be covered in its own post.
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
Eco-Earth Globe
Additional Links:
Riverfront Park at the Salem Oregon Community Guide
Continue to Salem’s Riverfront Carousel…
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