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Salem council endorses seasonal no‑mow approach at Bush's Pasture Park, with picnic‑area accommodations

Salem City Council · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Following public comment both for and against, council voted Nov. 10 to continue the seasonal no‑mow management strategy in the Upper Oak Grove at Bush’s Pasture Park and directed staff to develop designated picnic areas, plan playground revitalization and expand public education and interpretation.

The Salem City Council voted Nov. 10 to continue a seasonal no‑mow management strategy in the Upper Oak Grove of Bush's Pasture Park and advance related actions recommended by the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Parks planning manager Rob Romanak presented the cultural landscape management plan summary and SPRAB recommendations, and the council approved the staff's motion to continue the no‑mow approach…

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