Location Salem, Oregon Phone +1 503-588-6336 | Area 4.856 km² | |
Address 2200 Minto Island Rd SW, Salem, OR 97302, USA Hours Open today · 6AM–9PMMonday6AM–9PMTuesday6AM–9PMWednesday6AM–9PMThursday6AM–9PMFriday6AM–9PMSaturday6AM–9PMSunday6AM–9PM Similar Riverfront Park, Bush's Pasture Park, Gilbert House Children, Willamette Heritage Center, Enchanted Forest | ||
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Minto-Brown Island Park is the largest park in Salem, Oregon, United States.
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Minto brown island park bike trail
History
In 1857, Isaac Brown established his home on what came to be known as Brown’s Island, near the west bank of the Willamette River. There Brown raised livestock, farm produce, and tobacco. In 1867, John Minto purchased and cleared land on an island near the east bank, turning it into productive farmland. That island would later come to be named Minto Island. Due to flooding the land those two men settled are no longer true islands. The area is still subject to periodic flooding, which prevents it from being developed. Instead, restoration projects have added thousands of trees and converted many agricultural acres to native plantings. This prevents soil erosion, improves wildlife habitat, and promotes water quality.
Features
The park has a playground, a reservable shelter, walking, jogging and bike trails, picnic areas, a dog park, several fishing spots, and a paddle boat area.
Future development
in 2013, a purchase of 307 acres (124 ha) of Boise Cascade property was added to the existing 898-acre (363 ha) park for a total of 1,205 acres (488 ha). The property will be the landing point for the Peter Courtney Pedestrian Bridge from Riverfront Park, scheduled for completion in 2016. As of 2015, additional paved trails are being planned and a new master plan is being developed.