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UNIQUE PARKS & REC

Lincoln City Parks & Rec shines as one of the most unique Parks & Rec agencies around. We've got beach accesses, community gathering spaces, exciting art, and magical forests to discover. See some of our amazing features below. 

No Foolin' - World's Shortest Trail!

Visitor at World's Shortest Park Trail at SCDP
World's Shortest Park Trail Sign at SCDP
Family at World's Shortest Park Trail at SCDP

Our newest trail was just featured in the Oregonian! Explore everything there is to know about the World's Shortest Trail and plan your next hike. It has something for everyone, even the "most indoorsy of hikers."

Discover What Makes Us Different

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Osprey Nests​

Did you know that Lincoln City has more nesting Osprey pairs than any other town on the Oregon coast? The nests of our eleven pairs can be found throughout our town.

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1st Inclusive & Accessible Playground on the Coast

Schooner Creek Discovery Park was designed to promote play by breaking down barriers. This is where everybody finds their favorite spot.

 

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Accessible Beach Program

From Mobi-mats to beach wheelchairs, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation strives to improve access for everyone. The beaches of Lincoln City are beautiful and all people are invited to enjoy them.

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Sparky the Wish Guardian

This sculpture has guarded the wishes of the community since its dedication in 2012. Created by Heidi Erickson and Doug Kroger. Sparky the Wish Guardian overlooks the lake at Regatta Park.

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Heritage Tree

Located in Regatta Park, this Sitka Spruce is Oregon's 79th Heritage Tree. Its name, Nuu-k'wii'daa'naa~-ye', translates to "Our Ancestor" in the Siletz Dee-ni language.

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Community Gardens

Lincoln City's community gardens are located in Oceanlake and Taft. Garden beds are available for rent, meaning that you can garden all year long. Get ready to grow flowers, crops, and so much more! 

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World's Shortest Trail

This trail is located at our new Schooner Creek Discovery Park. What this trail may lack in distance, it makes up for in spectacular views of the neighboring wetlands and creek.

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Tallest Rockwall on the Coast

At 24 feet, this rockwall is the tallest on the Oregon coast. Visit the Lincoln City Community Center to find out how high you can climb!

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Little Libraries

Our collection of little libraries are sprinkled throughout Lincoln City. These libraries contain a variety of items, including books, food items, seeds, and sticks for our four-legged friends.

Osprey
Playground
Sparky
Short Trail
Heritage
Rockwall
Accessible
Gardens
Libraries

REQUESTING ALTERNATE FORMATS OR OTHER ASSISTANCE:

To request information in an alternate format or other assistance, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Kevin Mattias, at 541-996-1221 or email kmattias@lincolncity.org. Visit the ADA Accessibility | City of Lincoln City, OR webpage to view how the City continues to remain in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding City programs, services, processes, and facilities.

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2150 NE Oar Pl. 

Lincoln City, OR 97367

©2024 Lincoln City Parks & Recreation

Director: Jeanne Sprague

541-994-2131

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