Al Moody Park park
Al Moody Park
One of the main reasons to visit Al Moody Park is to enjoy the outdoor space and facilities. There are several picnic areas, playgrounds, and sports fields, including tennis and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields, and a skate park. Visitors can also explore the walking trails that wind through the park.
Another popular attraction is the water park, which features two large pools and a range of water slides and fountains. The water park is open during the summer months and is a great place to cool off from the hot Oregon sun.
For those interested in history and culture, Al Moody Park is home to several notable landmarks. The park includes a World War II memorial, a Vietnam War memorial, and a statue of Oregon pioneer Jason Lee.
Visitors can also take advantage of the park's location along the Willamette River. The river offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Interesting facts about the park include its namesake, Al Moody, who was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Salem. Moody donated the land for the park, which was originally a gravel pit.
The best time of year to visit Al Moody Park depends on personal preference. The water park is only open during the summer months, but the park is accessible year-round for other activities. Visitors may prefer to avoid the peak summer season when the park can get crowded and hot. Spring and fall are generally good times to visit, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Al Moody Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumalo State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Swamp Wells | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Swamp Wells - Horse Camp | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Three Creek Lake Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Three Creek Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Al Moody Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Al Moody Park
What can I do at Al Moody Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Al Moody Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Al Moody Park.