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Marion County Parks

  • Niagra Park
  • Roger's Wayside Park
  • North Fork Park
  • Salmon Falls Park
  • Denny Park
  • Bear Creek Park and Campground
  • Aumsville Ponds
  • St. Louis Ponds

Marion County Park Notices

Scotts Mills Park will be CLOSED May 9-11 for a parking improvement project. 

Due to wildfires, the following parks are closed:

  • Salmon Falls
  • Bear Creek
  • North Fork
  • Niagara
  • Minto

North Fork Area Public Access Closures

  • Only Authorized Vehicles and Pedestrians may use N Fork Rd SE, Gates Hill Rd SE, Pioneer Rd SE.

  • No access to Little North Fork or Santiam River allowed from N Fork Rd SE, Gates Hill Rd SE, Pioneer Rd SE.

  • No parking within right of way on N Fork Rd SE, Gates Hill Rd SE, Pioneer Rd SE.

  • No bicyclists allowed to use right of way on N Fork Rd SE, Gates Hill Rd SE, Pioneer Rd SE.

  • Continued Park Closures are to allow for the reconstruction of needed infrastructure within North Fork Park, Salmon Falls Park, and Bear Creek Park/Campground, and to reduce congestion on N Fork Rd and Gates Hill Rd. 

County Park News

Parks Use and Rules

  • No reservations are accepted for any Marion County parks. They are always first-come-first-served.
  • No alcohol or smoking are allowed in Marion County parks per Marion County Code.

  • Parking passes are not currently being sold.  The parks and North Fork Road are closed due to fire damage. 

 

Emergency Phones on North Fork Road Corridor

There are now emergency phones located on North Fork Road at Elkhorn Fire Department, 32788 N. Fork Road SE, Lyons, OR.

Marion County Parks Need Your Help!

We need volunteers and that means people who want to serve on the Marion County Parks Commission and those who want to work on projects in the parks. Can you help?  Check out our volunteer page for more information.