Salem Willows Park
165 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Salem Willows Park is a 35+ acre oceanfront park on Salem's north shore with picnic grounds, a beach, fishing access, tennis and basketball courts. The historic arcade strip includes games, bumper cars, a batting cage, and classic stops like Peppy's Pizza and Hobbs' popcorn.
Upcoming events
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Fri, Aug 7 – Aug 7
Sunset Paddle Tour
Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.
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Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 8
Salem Free Music Fest
A free, family-friendly outdoor music festival at Salem Willows Park, noon to 8pm. Live music, vendors, and family-friendly fun. Performances by Pretty Rotten, Not Bad Pretty Good, Sunset Creatures, Dr. Boat, Just a Pipe Dream, Mike Morrissey, and Andy Connolly.
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Sat, Aug 15 · 11 AM
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival 2026
The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival produces free concerts and supports music-education causes on Massachusetts' North Shore. Featuring Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, The Nth Power, Lydia Harrell, Wood & Bone, the Salem High School Jazz Band, and DJ Skotvoid. Free admission. MusicKidz Tent, Music Education Tent, artisan vendors, and a 21+ Mercy Lawn. Take the Salem Trolley to the festival, 11 AM–8 PM.