My favorite park to visit in Silverton . My husband and I were married in the park 14 years ago…read more Such a highlight for us when we visit Silverton. We now live 4 hours a way but visit family and still stop at our park

This park has a great vibe and really expresses the culture and history of the area. Just a short…read morewalk across the creek bridge from historic Silverton's main street shops and restaurants. You can hear the babble of the small brook as your kids play in the park. The children have so much fun at this local Silverton Park they don't even notice when it starts to sprinkle on their heads nor do they care. As you can see from the photos the local residents take great pride in this park I do recommend spending a morning or afternoon.

This state park is in the shadow of Silver Falls. A good thing if you're wanting to spend some time…read morewalking/running trails and woodland environment mostly to yourself. A small fee will grant you admittance. Parking is ample. Research what's to see at this park (if I told you, you wouldn't be invested). It's a hidden gem. Is there some treasure there for you?

I am lucky enough to live within walking distance to this park, so I'm fairly sure I've been on…read moreevery walking path, bike trail, and horse path there is over the years. It skirts right along the Willamette River and hides some of the very best picnic spots if you know where to look. I've seen deer, rabbits, plenty of squirrels, and even a bobcat once. Oh yeah, there's also a lake that you can yell towards that gives back a fantastic echo. Love it.

What a lovely park! We took our 7&4 year old here the other day and they thoroughly enjoyed it. It…read morereminds us of a park in trout sale called imagination station. There is plenty for them to do and restrooms are available as well.

Very big bass I got a 15 pounder and it is really easy to catch you just have to go on the dock and…read morecast out to the middle

I love going to this park. Barbecue areas, picnic tables, and the river. Current is slow and waters…read moreare fairly shallow. Great place to bring the kids when it's hot outside. Bathrooms are closed off though which is a pain. Overall a great summer swim spot.

Clean, safe and convenient to home. Geer Park provides a lot of options for families to get outside…read moreand move. I joined my sister-in-law for a walk around the path. She said one lap is about 30 minutes and enough to get her heart rate up. It was a beautiful sunny day, and people were out playing ball. We started our walk around the nature trail of grasses, wildflowers, blackberry bushes and deer tracks and noticed a woman enjoying a book by herself. As we continued, we passed a couple of bike trails. There's an extreme track for advanced riders seeking a challenge, and a smaller track for beginners. Just around the bend lie a large soccer field, with a game in action, and what used to be the entrance to the park. It's been expanded recently, and now includes a couple of baseball fields, a family picnic area, and a larger bathroom to accommodate guests. As we passed the soccer field and approached the end of our lap, we observed families cheering baseball players in lawn chairs outside of the gate. Most people wore masks in public, and it was much appreciated.

This park is not a comfortable or safe place particularly in the mornings. Clearly people have…read morebeen there all night and have unleashed dogs running around. Also this barrier is well into the roadway on a curve. I hit it causing severe damage to my car barely moving. At night this could hurt or kill someone.

This spot is amazing at any time of year.... Autumn makes the leaves fall, making it easier to spot…read morethe birds, though they're always plenty visible, since they have the run of this refuge. There are two main places to pull off the road - a huge flat spot near the pond, and a parking lot towards the eastern end of the property. It's an easy walk up the hill to a viewpoint where you can look down at the birds. Trails are well maintained, and walking is a pleasure here. Our last visit was during a government shutdown, and we were happy to see that the restrooms near the parking lot were both open and being maintained. Thank you to the people who take care of this wonderful place.

Whether you go here just for a moment or hours you will be in amazed by the wonder of birds. This…read moremorning I went for sunrise and it was incredible. Not a single other person there. The sounds of different birds filled the air. What a special way to start the day!

Great little park off the beaten path never knew it was there until I saw it on maps only two…read morespaces to park so that's good .wont be too many people here at one time. short walk to the river

This is a nice little park located north-west of Salem. It is easy to miss off of the highway and…read morethat is one of its best qualities in my mind. I drove by this little park several times and had no clue it was ever there. The actual name of the park is a Willamette Greenway. The park itself has a small parking lot. The trail starts from the parking lot and is gravel for some time. Eventually, it turns into a standard dirt trial. The trail makes a nice little loop that splits off after about 200 yards from the start. If you take a left you will go straight to the river and see a nice little bench that overlooks the river. The forest that this trail travels through is a mix of some broadleaf trees and some tall fir trees. It is an absolute beauty of a trial. The trail is very short, so if your looking for a long hike, be prepared to do some laps. If you have a dog, there does not appear to be any rules posted regarding leashes, but it's not a bad idea to bring one just in case. If you are north of Salem and looking for a nice little hike this is a great option, however not a very long trek! Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this park. http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=194

The lake is amazing. Parking is somewhat limited. Nice turn around to be able to unload. If you're…read moreout paddling make sure to go find the river. It's a nice challenge in winter to get upstream and in summer it's a relaxing place for summer. I will say I was unimpressed with the host the last time I was there in summer. An older gentleman had gone off the road and was stuck. A few other lake goers were helping him without success. I went up to let the host know that there was a situation going on and he said "what am I supposed to do". I'll leave it there without putting any non factual opinions in.

This is a great place to relax and just float on your kayak or paddleboard. It's fairly small with…read morenot a lot to see but the perfect place to relax. Parking is nonexistent so you want to get there early!!