In the heart of Salem is one of Oregon's newest state parks--State Capitol State Park. Prior to changing ownership to the Oregon State Park Service in 2008, this park was actually three parks in one--collectively known as the Capitol Mall. Wilson Park was to the west of the State Capitol, Capitol Park to the east, and Capitol Park Mall to the north. The main attraction of this park that has no day-use fees is the Cherry trees that blossom near the beginning of Spring every year, drawing many professional, semi-professional, and amateur photographers from surrounding towns.
Three water features are found within the park, including Waite Fountain (west of the capitol building), Wall of Water, and Capitol Fountain (both across the street from the main entrance to the capitol). Flags from every state in the union sit in a circle near Waite Fountain, while sidewalks north of the Capitol have stone plaques set in them which list the county seat and establishment date for each of Oregon's counties.
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