Bush's Pasture Park

Bush's Pasture Park is a 90-acre botanical garden in Salem featuring extensive walking trails, tennis courts, and natural oak groves alongside cherry and apple orchards. The estate includes the historic Bush House and an art center with multiple exhibition spaces.

The park was established in 1878 and features the Italianate-style Asahel Bush House, designed by architect Wilbur F. Boothby for the newspaper founder. The 1882 conservatory reflects the estate's significance during the region's early development period.

The Bush Barn Art Center within the park showcases exhibitions featuring artists from across the nation and abroad, while also dedicating space to showcase local creative work.

The Bush House Museum offers guided tours of Victorian furnishings and original wallpapers on select days with free entry. The walking trails and outdoor areas remain accessible and can be visited at any time.

The 1882 conservatory is one of the oldest greenhouses west of the Mississippi River and still displays plant specimens from the Victorian era. Few visitors realize that this historic building continues to maintain rare botanical collections.

Location: Salem

Inception: 1878

Part of: Gaiety Hill–Bush's Pasture Park Historic District

GPS coordinates: 44.93170,-123.03800

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01