About Pet Sitting in Salem
Salem is Oregon's capital city — a community of approximately 173,000 located at the center of the Willamette Valley, where the North and South Forks of the Santiam River feed the broader Willamette watershed. As the seat of Oregon state government, Salem combines the character of a historic capital city with the agricultural heritage of the Willamette Valley and the outdoor recreation culture of the Pacific Northwest.
Minto-Brown Island Park, Salem's crown jewel, is one of Oregon's largest city parks — 1,200 acres of Willamette River islands, wetlands, and meadows connected by 29 miles of trails accessible to dogs on leash. The park's flat, winding trails through cottonwood forests and along river channels make it an extraordinary resource for Salem's pet-owning families.
Bush's Pasture Park, anchoring Salem's historic south-central neighborhoods, encompasses 90 acres including rose gardens, a greenhouse, historic Victorian mansion, and walking paths that have served as the city's living room for over a century. The Riverfront City Park along the Willamette River connects downtown Salem to the river with a boardwalk and trail access that links the historic commercial district to the broader Willamette River trail system.
