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City Of Lyons

449 5th Street
503-859-2167

Lyons is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon.  In 1880, Captain James C. Lyons and Henry Lyons, two Irish brothers, founded Lyons in the scenic North Santiam Canyon, 23 miles east of Salem. Other settlers soon followed from Scotland, Kansas and the Plains.

In the early years the timber industry and the railroad played an important role in Lyon's economy.  The timber industry is still strong and in recent years the North Santiam River, which rushes along the northern side of town, has become well known for its fishing and white water recreational activities.

Lyons incorporated in 1958 with a population of 400; it has now grown to 1,105.  John Neal Memorial Park, on the banks of the North Santiam, was dedicated in 1963. The Lyons Memorial Park, next to City Hall, was dedicated in 1972.  A children's playground, by generous donations, was added to the park in 1996.  Freres City Park is located on 13th Street by the Beaver Ponds.