Morningside Neighborhood Association


1976-2025


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FUTURE FAIRVIEW PARK



The City of Salem in 2016, purchased 26-plus acres from Sustainable Fairview Associates...which once was the Fairview Training Center. Included in the deal is to create a space where visitors can learn about the history of the site, et​c.. A master plan was adopted in June, 2016. Park amenities include trails, sports fields, sports court all at once.


Currently Fairview Park Master Plais has been being revisited. The City has collected nearly $2.5 million in Park System Development Charges (SDC fees) to begin developing the Fairview Park. These one-time impact fees ensure new development in our community contribute to expanding park system, directly benefitting residents like you.


On top of that, the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond adds another $550,000 to the project, allowing us to build a dedicated off-leash dog park.

For more information contact

City of Salem Parks

​​If you wish to make a donation to help with Fairview or help maintain all parks contact Salem Parks Foundation (501 (c) 3 organization at 503-370-8789.​​



NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS



Braden Lane Natural Area

Clark Creek - 745 Ratcliff Drive SE 6.8 acres

Hilfiker Park 5 acres (Proposed)

Morningside - 1330 Ewald St. SE - 4.5 acres

S. Village Park - 1020 Harris St. SE - 1.12 acres

​Future Fairview Community Park - 28 acres​

Improvements to Morningside Park will begin in June with a completion date in September. Portions of Morningside Park where the work will be taking place will be closed to the public during construction and residents should expect an increase in truck traffic while the work is underway. Questions regarding the project contact Tony Ou at 503-589-2125.

Improvements are:

  • Court Expansion and Reconstruction
  • Tennis and Pickleball Striping
  • New Tennis Posts, Net, Anchor Straps
  • New Basketball Hoops and Sidewalk for court access
  • New Benches, Drinking Fountain
  • 10' Fence Replacement around Court


HERITAGE TREES



​Heritage tree preservation is vital because:

  • Heritage trees serve an important ecological anchors in their environments.
  • Play a critical role in air purification and carbon sequestration.
  • Act as strong natural buffers against storms and floods.

​​The Fairview property in Salem has a grove of Douglas Firs and other Heritage trees. The trees were considered when planning a community park at the site.​



Morningside Neighborhood Association 1976 - 2025



Morningside Neighborhood Association was established on April 19,1976 and has been alive for all these years because of concern neighbors who wanted to make our neighborhood a better place.

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Morningside Neighborhood Association

1976-2025