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Minto-Brown Island Park

2200 Minto Island Road SE, Salem, OR
503-588-6336
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Ranked #2 of 24 attractions in Salem
Type: Parks
Traveller Description: Minto-Brown Island Park is a very large park in southern Salem. It has a large off-leash area for dogs and many miles of paved paths thru a variety... more »
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Sheridan, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The park includes miles of trails to bike or hike. The trails meander by the Willamette River and the Slough. There is a picnic area with playground for the kids. A large dog park is along the road to take Fido for some exercise and fun. You will experience nature and wildlife close up. Pack a lunch and go to... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The park is just very well made except for the winters when it sometimes floods around the area. There are various trails to walk and hike but my personal favorite is the trail near the river and you can actually walk near the river. They have various park volunteers now that patrol the place and they have direct access to... More

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Salem, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I imagine the rest of this park is really fun, but I've only ever been to the off-leash dog area. It is, by far, the best dog park we've been. There is huge, unfenced space that is almost always filled with doggies. Once I went and someone was playing a piano. I have no idea how or why they drug... More

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See 2 more reviews by LeaEH for Salem
Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

This is a beautiful park within a capital city and a huge off-leash field for the dogs to boot. There are miles of well-maintained hiking trails through a wide variety of settings and several parking lots from which to select. Like picnics??? There is a covered pavilion as well as other sites throughout the park.

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Salem, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I have loved this park since I was 8 years old. I am now 28 so for 20 years. I use to pick in the summer and ride my bike on the paths with my parents. Now I jog and walk with my son in his stroller here almost everyday. I love it. It has this certain smell that is... More

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Salem, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Salem-area residents are lucky to have this huge park close by! Cycle, run, walk on more than 10 miles of paths (most are paved). This bucolic natural area includes, some fields planted as refuge for Canadian dusty geese, a path along the Willamette River where you might sight bald eagles in snags on the other side, paths adjacent to ponds... More

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See 14 more reviews by CascadeSalem for Salem
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Miles of trails to run, bike, walk and a giant dog park where you can throw the 'chuck-it' for your best canine buddy or buddies. The park even provides dog waste bags and it's a generally responsible community for socializing your dog. There are open areas and shady areas and the Willamette river runs right by. It's great to be... More

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Salem, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

The dogs love to go to "The Park" They even know when we are driving in the right direction. My sheltie loves to chase the planes and birds that fly over head. The off leash dog park is the only off leash in South Salem area. It's a huge area that isn't fenced in. Met quite a few people here.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

If you have a dog, this is the place to be. Huge off-leash field for play time with a long trail if you prefer walking. Great place!

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Keizer, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

Lots of out dorsy,great paths to walk or ride a bike on,great place to take pictures,and nice walk along the Willamette River

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