Crooked House Playground Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Come out and play at the reopened Crooked House Playground at Bush’s Pasture Park! Due to hard work and favorable weather, the playground has reopened ahead of schedule, making an additional play space available for area children.
The closure earlier this month allowed for replacement of the playground surface with synthetic grass. This installation represents the first use of playground-specific synthetic turf in Salem’s park system. The system is different from typical sports turf, as it is designed to cushion falls and provide a smoother, more accessible play surface for children of many abilities.
Riverfront Park Playground Construction Rushes Forward
Riverfront Park’s playground was also closed for construction earlier in April. It is now expected to reopen in July. To keep the south park restrooms open during construction, contractors have moved the construction fencing to provide access.
Equipment removed from the park is currently being retained for potential future use at many of Salem’s other playgrounds. The parts are compatible with existing equipment across the city. This allows staff to repurpose parts in good condition to repair or maintain other playgrounds, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
Skip, Swing and Slide All Over Salem
Throughout construction, playgrounds at Bush’s Pasture Park (Lower Leffelle, near Phillips’ Field), McKay Park, Orchard Heights Park, River Road Park, Wallace Marine Park and Woodmansee Park will remain open. In addition, you can find a neighborhood park with a playground near you from our Find a Park webpage.
