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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.
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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.

These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.
A quick dive into Oregon’s only national park
With an explosive history that dates back roughly 7,700 years, Crater Lake is a natural wonder.

Lawsuits against Ashland parks department highlights lack of oversight
Multiple women have come forward in recent years describing a culture of harassment and bullying in the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department.

Portland plans to swiftly restore lighting in parks after criticism
Portland City Council will vote next week to expedite a plan to replace old lampposts that have been removed from city parks.

Some trails to be closed for tree work at Tryon State Natural Area
Starting March 14, several trails will be closed temporarily as workers cut down hazard trees in phases throughout Tryon Creek State Natural Area.