Support Electric All-Terrain Wheelchairs in Parks

We have partnered with David’s Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems to raise funds to be able to place electric all-terrain Track wheelchairs near select parks on the Coast in Oregon. The Track Chairs make it possible for people with mobility limitations to enjoy the natural wonders of the outdoors, giving them access to areas previously off-limits due to challenging terrain. See them in action here.

Support parks in Marion County

Join us to repair, enhance and improve Marion County’s park system. Six county parks were affected by the 2020 Beachie Creek wildfire. North Fork, Bear Creek, Salmon Falls, Minto, Packsaddle, and Niagra parks were heavily damaged. In total, the area encompasses 156 acres and provides numerous recreation opportunities throughout the popular Santiam Canyon area, and is situated along critical riparian habitat areas of the Santiam River, Little Fork, and various tributaries.

Oregon Parks Forever is proud to partner with Marion County Parks to improve park facilities for campers, fishermen, birders, kayakers, hikers, and recreationists of all ages, now and for the future. Planned enhancement activities include trail building, picnic areas, improving disability-friendly camping and fishing opportunities, adding educational signage, and developing additional recreational facilities.

Heceta Head Lightstation B&B Preservation

We are pleased to partner with the operators of the Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B to help fund various projects to preserve the Bed & Breakfast facility. Recently, they have had to install a new septic system and drain field, and drill a new well. These three major initiatives have drained their resources, making it challenging to keep up the continual costs of maintaining a special historic building.

Support Parks in Tillamook County

We have partnered with Tillamook County Parks Foundation to improve parks so future generations can enjoy the relaxing and restorative benefits of the county’s unique and precious natural areas. Planned enhancement activities include trail building, improving disability-friendly camping and fishing opportunities, adding educational signage, and developing additional recreational facilities.

Support Wapato Access Habitat Restoration Project

On Sauvie Island, (near Portland, OR) we have partnered with the Sauvie Island Habitat Partnership to raise funds for stewardship work at Wapato Access Greenway State Park. Funds generated will hire crews in the Fall of 2020 to remove blackberry thickets, English hawthorn, and holly trees. We hope to continue stewarding this natural area by planting native plants and conducting other enhancement activities.