A large hilltop park established in 1912 on Mansell Street, with playing fields and (per the city's own naming) overlaps with the Mansell Field/Playground area that is currently closed for soil remediation.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Salem's parks and playgrounds close at sunset, with lighted athletic fields open until 11:00 p.m.; Salem Willows Park stays open until 11:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through October 1. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
978-744-0924 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Gallows Hill Park?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Gallows Hill Park?
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Gallows Hill Park?
The Mansell Field portion of this park complex has been closed since 2018/2019 for arsenic, lead and chromium soil remediation; restoration was still in progress as of the January 2025 city update.