Walk Schedule
Schedule of weekly walks
Neighborhood walks are back, as noted below!
Regular weekly walks are back! For the most up to date information, see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JustWalkSalem
We are excited to be walking together again!
If you are not yet comfortable joining one of our walks, we encourage you to take time every day to walk in your neighborhood. Even a walk around the block has benefits. Every season offers unique beauty all around us that can only be observed and appreciated on foot.
Here is what to expect on our scheduled walks:
Note: although the walks happen each week, there's no weekly commitment or registration required, and you don't have to live in the neighborhood to participate. Feel free to drop in and Just Walk! Keep in mind that for safety reasons, we request that walk leaders do not go out unless there are at least two other walkers. All walks are free. A release of liability form will be provided by leaders for a signature. You only need to sign the first time you participate in a Just Walk weekly walk.
This symbol means that dogs are welcome as walking partners! All dogs should be friendly, leashed, and up-to-date on shots for the safety of walkers and other dogs.
Monthly Walks
Edgewater Walking Cruises, 4th Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (sometimes 1 p.m.; check link below)
Cruise with the Edgewater Partnership Team around the wonderful Edgewater neighborhood. Each of these walks is meant to promote and highlight the fun and exciting things happening in this community. Please check here for upcoming walking cruise details.
Harvest Bingo Walk: Sunday, October 29, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meet at the community space At the Corner on 1105 Edgewater for the Edgewater walking cruise this month. We will be doing a harvest bingo walk and seeing the businesses on Edgewater, including Annette's, At the Corner, On Any Sundae, All Out Gamers, Across the Street, Reader's Guide, Momiji, and Azuls Taco House. Join us for a fun time and free gift cards!
Northgate Neighborhood Community Walks, 2nd Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Join us on a monthly walk through the Northgate neighborhood to establish a community connection and support local businesses! We will meet inside the Flea Market at 4675 Portland Rd. #150 in Salem at 10:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month. The walk will go for about an hour. These walks are hosted by ENLACE Cross-Cultural Community Development Project. For more information, contact Amador Aguilar at (971) 269-5317 or enlace3c@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
Northgate Neighborhood Community Walks, 4th Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Join us on a monthly walk through the Northgate neighborhood! We will at the Forgiveness and Peace Garden in Northgate Park, 3575 Fairhaven Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301 at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month. These walks are hosted by ENLACE Cross-Cultural Community Development Project. For more information, contact Amador Aguilar at (971) 269-5317 or enlace3c@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
Bi-Monthly Special Event Walks
Join Just Walk Salem Keizer on an engaging bi-monthly themed stroll in Salem or Keizer. Check our upcoming events page for details.
Weekly Walks
Sundays
12:15pm (Oct 1- May 31) (9:15 June 1-September 30): LifeSource Natural Foods
Meet on the patio for a neighborhood walk. The route varies according to group needs. Moderately vigorous hour walk of 2-3 miles . LifeSource donates a piece of fruit to each participant after the walk is completed. Leaders rotate and are Just Walk Salem Keizer steering commitee members with occassional substitutes. Jennifer Carley leads the first Sunday of the month. Pat Norman lleads the other Sundays.
Walk leader and JWSK founder Jennifer Carley (center) with walkers at LifeSource
Mondays
10:00 a.m.: West Salem Walk
Meet at the first parking lot on the left as you enter Wallace Marine Park from Glen Creek Road.
9:00 a.m.: Bush's Pasture Park
Walk leader Ann (far left) with a group at Bush's Pasture Park
Choose from one or two figure-eight loops for a 1 mile or a 2 1/2 mile walk in Bush's Pasture Park. Meet near the playground at the southwest corner of the park across the street from St Paul’s Episcopal Church, near the intersection of High and Leffelle Streets. The park has bark and asphalt paths with some inclines and stairs. Water and restrooms are available. Parking is available on Leffelle St. Rain or shine. (Walk leader: Ann)
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m.: West Salem Walk
West Salem walk leader Nancy
Meet at the corner of Kingwood and Montrose for a brisk, 45 minute walk in a West Salem Neighborhood. (Walk leaders: Nancy and Linda). (off Glencreek, one block past(west) the fire station. Left on Kingwood and right on Montrose.)
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m.: Downtown Walk with 350 Salem
Meet at the plaza on the west side of the Salem-Keizer Transit Center on High Street between Chemeketa and Court - right next to the mobile sculpture (click here for a map). Enjoy a 45-minute walk downtown with environmental group 350 Salem ( https://www.350salemor.org). The group will go to Riverfront Park, make a loop around the carousel, and then follow Pringle Creek for a short ways before returning to the Transit Center, for a total of about 1.75 miles. (Walk leaders: Ray and Roberta)
10:00 a.m.: West Salem Walk
Meet at the corner of Kingwood and Montrose for a moderately paced walk of about 45 mintutes. (Off Glencreek, one block past(west) the fire station. Left on Kingwood and right on Montrose.(Leaders: Nancy and Linda)
Thursdays
9:00 a.m.: Bush’s Pasture Park
Choose from one or two figure-eight loops for a 1 mile or a 2 1/2 mile walk in Bush's Pasture Park. Meet near the playground at the southwest corner of the park across the street from St Paul’s Episcopal Church, near the intersection of High and Leffelle Streets. The park has bark and asphalt paths with some inclines and stairs. Water and restrooms are available. Parking is available on Leffelle St. Rain or shine. (Walk leader: Ann)
10:00 am: West Salem Walk (Walk leaders: Nancy and Linda).
Meet at the corner of Kingwood and Montrose for a moderately paced neighborhood walk of about 45 minutes. ( off Glencreek, one block past(west) the fire station. Left on Kingwood and right on Montrose.)
Fridays
10:00 a.m.: West Salem Walk on Fridays
Meet at the corner of Kingwood and Montrose for a moderately paced neighborhood walk of about 45 minutes. (Leaders: Nancy and Linda). (off Glencreek, one block past(west) the fire station. Left on Kingwood and right on Montrose.)