Salem's splash fountains open early
Whitney Woodworth
Looking to beat the summer heat? Salem's splash fountains are now open for the season.
The fountains are typically activated in mid-June but came on early this year. The move comes ahead of next week when high temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid 80s.
The city has seven self-operating splash pads in neighborhood parks and larger parks such as Riverfront and River Road. They include:
- Riverfront Park
- River Road Park
- Englewood Park
- Fairmount Park
- Northgate Park
- Wes Bennett Park
- West Salem Park
The splash fountains at Riverfront and River Road Parks are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., two hours earlier than the splash fountains at the smaller neighborhood parks.
Locations and operation times for the splash fountains are listed online at cityofsalem.net/community/things-to-do/recreation-sports-and-activities/camps-activities/play-in-park-spray-fountains.
Now that they are turned on for the season, the splash fountains will be open seven days a week through the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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