Lincoln City Parks and Recreation department announced that Travel Oregon has awarded a $100k grant to build a new accessible playground in the newly created park in the Taft district. According to the Parks and Recreation department the accessible playground will be the first of its kind on the Oregon Coast, and provide independent play to persons of all abilities and ages.
Guided First Day Hikes led by rangers and volunteers are set for 31 Oregon State Parks on New Year’s Day Monday, January 1 2024.
Hikes are free and the $5 day-use parking fee is waived that day for all state parks that require a parking permit and are open.
According to a State Parks spokesperson, The goal of same-day online reservations is to offer campers the flexibility to travel last minute when sites are available
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comment on proposed updates to the rules for excluding individuals from Oregon State Parks who commit violations, including endangering the safety of visitors and staff (OAR 736-010-0020 and 736-021-0040).
