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*Pickman Park began 1944 | *Pickman Park began 1944 | ||
*Robert R. McGlew Park began 1944 | *Robert R. McGlew Park began 1944 | ||
Named after Corporal John Robert McGlew, a | Named after Corporal John Robert McGlew, a marine killed in action in W.W.II., awarded the purple heart. | ||
*John Splaine Memorial Park began 1944 | *John Splaine Memorial Park began 1944 | ||
Named in memory of John Splaine Jr. (1895-1953), a W.W.W. I Veteran. | Named in memory of John Splaine Jr. (1895-1953), a W.W.W. I Veteran. | ||
Revision as of 11:52, 7 November 2008
Parks with Playgrounds
- Mack Park (formerly Ledge Hill Park) began 1886
- Castle Hill (or Highland Park) began 1906
- Gallows Hill Park began 1912
- Forest River Park began 1907
- Salem Common began 1928
- High Street Playground began 1928
- William P. Furlong Memorial Park (formerly Franklin St. Park) began 1926, name change 1973.
Named in memory of Bill Furlong, member of the Salem Fire Dept., veteran of the Spanish-American War as well as a favorite of the children of Salem.
- Palmer's Cove began 1913
- Pickman Park began 1944
- Robert R. McGlew Park began 1944
Named after Corporal John Robert McGlew, a marine killed in action in W.W.II., awarded the purple heart.
- John Splaine Memorial Park began 1944
Named in memory of John Splaine Jr. (1895-1953), a W.W.W. I Veteran.
- Mary Jane Lee Park (corner of Prince and Palmer St.)
- Broad Street began 1910
- Collins Cove Park began 1976
- Michael F. McGrath Park - Marlborough Rd. began 1947
- Curtis Street Playground began 1968
- Prince Street Playground began 1980
- General Irzyk Park began 1940
- Juniper Point began 1949
