Morningside Neighborhood Association


1976-2026 50 years



Phase One of Fairview Park


On January 12, 2026 Salem City Council considered a State Grant for improvements to Fairview Park. The Council approved the Fairview Park Development and Management Plan on March 10,2025 and is focused on Phase I of the plan, building park improvements including....

a dog park

central play area

pededstrian Paths

off-street parking

landscape enhancements

utilities

tree preservation

In the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session, Salem was named to receive $824.780 for interpretive improvements at Fairview. Use of these funds will support construction of an interpretive space in the park and related site improvements.





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.


Oregon Bill 5006 was approved June 27, 2025. A nice surprise for Morningside NA from the City of Salem in the amount of $824,780. for Fairview Master Plan, Interpretative Space.


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



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 - 2026



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

1976-2026