All of the pot holes are gone. Yes there are some people who are down and out, but they're just trying to get by. I wish they would open it up, it's a good park, just needs funds and visitors.

There are many interesting people who I have met down at the Cascades Gateway Park in Salem Oregon. I have met alot of them. The people there is why I still go there and stay for days on end. I have not had anything terrible happen to me for being down there. Maybe I am crazy say that if you wish but I feel totally safe walking around anytime of the day or night alone. It's been a AMAZING EXPERIENCE with the people and time I've been there and I plan to stay there for a good time longer. I took the time to get to know everyone I come in contact with. If only others wouldn't be so afraid. Many people are not afraid and many people take their children to the park. I see families alot. I've never been scared to do what I need to and the people are very helpful.

I took my grandson to go fishing at this once beautiful park today. As we entered the area, we were immediately overwhelmed by the homeless camps, and I counted over 30 vehicles full of garbage and people. The city has let this park go to hell. I have been to third world countries that show more pride in their communities. This area needs to be cleared out and completely gutted. Do our city officials know or care about anything? What a waste of tax dollars. Please do not go here. It will make you sick. Why are the cities just giving these areas to the homeless?? Salem has gone to hell!! Really feel sorry for the children.

This place used to be a great place to take your kids fishing or to the playground and boy has that changed... Shame on you city of salem for allowing this place to become dangerous and not to mention a disgusting mess.. i was there a week ago to enjoy ank afternoon of fishing and turned back.. Is this how our tax dollars are spent? I spoke to a city worker and a police officer that was there for the safety of the city workers and ask them when this was going to be cleaned up cause it was horrible to see... The both of them basically threw there hands up and said they were just as disgusted as I... Its time city of salem to get this mess cleaned up and take care of our parks...

Homeless have taken over this park. The city could care less. There are people from the city who work/hang out there a lot but don’t do much. Typical Salem Oregon government see no, here no, speak no. This place is almost as bad as downtown Salem. One of the city employees I spoke with said there was a huge camping area back in the woods where there were tons of tents. The employee said they would not go back there for fear of personal danger. The parking lot is full of cars and trucks with people living out of them. The place has become a foul smelling eye sore. Shame on you city of Salem.