Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District

Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District is a residential neighborhood with houses built during different periods from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The area includes multiple city blocks mixed with parks and open green spaces that invite you to walk around and explore.

The area was established in the late 1800s by Asahel Bush, a powerful figure in Oregon's political and economic history. His residence attracted other wealthy families who built their homes there and shaped the neighborhood.

The area holds several gardens that show different design styles developed over time. You can walk through these green spaces and see how landscape design evolved in this part of Oregon.

The best way to explore the area is on foot using the various paths that run through the parks. The grounds are easy to walk and offer chances to discover the natural surroundings including creeks and waterways.

A special feature is Pringle Creek that runs through the district, where you can watch salmon moving upstream during certain seasons. This natural event shows how nature and history are woven together at this location.

Location: Salem

Address: 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Phone: +(503)5886336

Website: https://cityofsalem.net/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/85/599

GPS coordinates: 44.93056,-123.03718

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05