Welcome to State Capitol State Park, a unique place to stroll, reflect and gather.
A 21-acre T-shaped park, known as the Capitol Mall, is home to two smaller parks: Willson Park, west of the capitol, and Capitol Park, to the east. The grounds’ statues, fountains, trees, marble intaglios, special plantings and commemorative markers create a sense of history and place. Our State Capital State Park is owned by the people of Oregon.
Stone plaques set in the mall sidewalks list the county seat and establishment date for each of Oregon’s 36 counties. Others commemorate historic dates in Oregon’s history. Flags from every state in the union sit in a circle near the Moon Tree, a state heritage tree. This young Douglas-fir, just north of the flags along Court Street, was grown from a seed carried to the moon by Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa in 1971.
Salem Began Here
The State Capitol State Park is a scenic day trip from our Willamette Valley bed and breakfasts.
Oregon State Park System
The variety of locales of Oregon’s State Parks and National Forests reflects our state’s diverse geography including beaches, forests, lakes, rock pinnacles and deserts. Oregon has 153 state parks, and 16 National Forests and the innkeepers of the Oregon Independent Inns can’t wait to share them with you.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a special day of appreciation. Oregon State Parks Day is the first Saturday in June when parking will be free for Oregon residents at all Oregon State Parks and special events will take place at selected parks. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the beauty of Oregon State Parks.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.
