Minto-Brown Island Park

Minto-Brown Island Park is a wildlife refuge in the heart of Salem and spreads out over 1,200 acres to the east of the Willamette River. The park contains open and wooded natural areas which are home to ground nesting birds, deer, blue herons, ospreys, eagles, and more. Platforms are available at some of the sloughs for observation and fishing.

4 garbage cans

No potable water

Alcohol use: May be approved as part of the reservation.

Amplified sound not allowed

Park Calendar

Base Reservation Rates

Reservable Area

Notes

When permit is submitted 15 business days or more in advance of requested date(s).

When permit is submitted less than 15 business days in advance of requested date(s).

Reservation Information and Forms

307-acres within the park

Year-round restrictions apply to events within the Minto Island Conservation area.

Minto Island Conservation Plan 2025 update

A designated 30-acre off-leash dog area provides room for dogs to roam, play, and socialize. West of the dog park is a small playground with a nearby shelter available by reservation.

We have two programs for people wanting to be involved in the community and Minto-Brown Island Park.

Minto-Brown Island Park Shelter

The shelter can fit 64 people and has two counter workspaces with electrical outlets (20 amps max.) A small playground is to the east of the shelter and chemical toilets are nearby to the north.

8 picnic tables

Park Shelter

In 2015, the City produced a management plan for the Conservation Area , outlining restoration methods and areas. Phase 1 focused on the east side forested floodplain restoration and planting along the paved trail, and was funded with a grant from Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and Meyer Memorial Trust in 2016. Phase 2 restoration, in partnership with Willamette Riverkeeper, is beginning in summer 2019 and is focused on reducing invasive aquatic weeds in Willamette Slough. A grant for Phase 3 restoration work will continue to improve the habitat by restoring native floodplain forested areas along the western edge in the Minto Island Conservation Area. In 2025, the City updated the management plan to reflect completed projects and outline a work plan for the next 10 years.