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Oregon State Parks has another year of record visitation
The latest numbers show more than 52.2 million day-use visitors — just behind 2021’s historic high of 53 million.
Eugene will install gates at Hendricks Park for safety
Hendricks Park, established in 1906, is Eugene’s oldest city park.
Portland school and parks leaders announce agreement shifting control of Grant Bowl athletic fields
The turf field, which has been closed for repairs since last August, would be managed by Portland Public Schools under the proposal.
Portland Parks releases first glimpse of downtown’s new Darcelle XV Plaza
The plaza will replace the historic O'Bryant Square, which has been closed to the public since 2018.
Wyden says the company managing hospitality at Crater Lake is failing to fulfill its responsibilities
The company managing facilities at Crater Lake National Park has created unsafe conditions that threaten the park, visitors and employees who live and work there, according to a stern letter sent by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden.
Oregon coastal campgrounds extend closure dates due to infrastructure projects
All facilities at Beverly Beach will remain closed through July 1, 2024, while the campground at Bullards Beach will be closed from early January until mid May.
Mt. Scott Community Center in Southeast Portland closes until 2025
A beloved Southeast Portland community space is closing its doors for more than a year to undergo seismic renovations, along with other upgrades.
Oregon Parks and Rec is accepting public comments on park exclusion rules through Nov. 3
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering updates to the rules for excluding people from state parks. It will accept public comments on updates through November 3.
Instagram isn’t causing overcrowding in Oregon parks as much as assumed, OSU study suggests
To see how much of an effect social media has on attendance in Oregon's state parks, researchers at Oregon State University took 18 years of parks visitation data and compared it with geotagged Instagram content from 50 of the most popular parks.
Parts of Smith Rock State Park will close during bridge construction
The bridge crossing the Crooked River will be closed for replacement starting Monday and lasting for up to six weeks.