A 160-acre wooded park established in 1906, with a 2.5-mile trail loop through uplands, freshwater marsh and open field. Trails run beginner to intermediate, with some overgrown or rocky sections.
What to expect
Trails
About 2.5 miles of loop trail, minimal elevation gain, beginner to intermediate, some overgrown/rocky sections
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.
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.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services; trail stewardship by Friends of Salem Woods
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- Home to more than 150 recorded bird species plus mammals, reptiles and amphibians across marsh, upland and field habitat.
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Highland Park (Salem Woods)?
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.