Interest in a neighborhood association in the Morningside area began in early 1975 during hearings for a planned unit development on 12th Street. A Group of Morningside residents maintained that interest and met again in November 1975 to form a steering committee to work toward the development of a neighborhood association. This steering committee organized general meetings in January and February 1976 to elect a Board of Directors. The Board requested and received official City recognition as Salem's Thirteenth Neighborhood Association on April 19, 1976.

MNA plan adopted 1/11/84 Salem Cityn Council 6/11/84 Ord. #67-84

In July 1981 MNA developed goals and policies related to land use, housing and the planning process...framework for the Executive Board concerning responses to the Planning Commission and City Council on land use issues outlined in the by-laws.

On September 1982 MNA initiated the current plan. January, 1983 MNA Board and a few interested neighbors began working on the plan and by August, 1983 the first draft was prepared. In October, 1983 two general meetings were held. After a discussion and public hearing of the draft plan City Council adopted MNA plan June 11, 1984.

A new plan was updated in 2014 to capture the community's priorities for the future.

Fairview Training Center was a state-run facility for people with developmental disabilities in Salem, Oregon. Fairview was established in 1907 as the State Institution for the feeble-minded, located on a 670-acre compound consisting of an administration building (Le Breton Cottage) a dormitory, laundry building, etc. It also was a working farm that provided food and training for its residents. The farm consisted of planted crops and 45 acres for orchard. The Farm also raised hogs, chickens, dairy and beef cattle. It closed on March 1, 2000.

A group know as Sustainable Fairview Associates purchased 275 acres of the former Fairview grounds in 2002. In 2004, 32 acres of their holdings were

sold to Sustainable Development Inc. for building Pringle Creek Community.

In more recent history, Sustainable Fairview was farmed and homesteaded by several families. The Carey Donation Land claim, from 1848 to 1862 included Fairview Park and the majority of Sustainable Fairview.

Currently Salem's Parks Planning team refine the 2016 plan with a new vision for Fairview Park. The plan envisions a park designed to enhance community connections, well-being, and environmental sustainability, featuring accessible pathways, nature areas, etc.

Next steps include the preparation of a master plan report during the fall of 2025. Have approval of the final plan by City Council. Followed by a phased development approach, with construction tentatively set to begin in 2027.

Also, Morningside has a unique opportunity to share the Fairview Training Center legacy with the adopted concept of a "history plaza" an ideal venue for providing information within the park.

Such as:

• Interpretive Panels (Fairview/Native Americans)
• Historic elements preserved from site deconstruction
• Identify/dedicate State Heritage Trees
• Network of linked trails,parks and open spaces