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City and Community Parks are the Place to Play

by | Aug 27, 2020 | Move Well

Tillamook County offers a wide variety of community parks and recreational areas. Whether you are looking to go on a nice stroll, have a family picnic, or take your kids to a jungle gym, you will definitely find a place to go.  Remember to review parks and recreational websites for up to date information on changes made for COVID-19 prior to visiting. Keep your distance (6ft) from those not in your immediate household, wash your hands, bring your mask, and pack out what you pack in.

Here is a list of city and community parks in Tillamook County and what they have to offer:

Manzanita

Basketball Court and picnic area

 165 S 5th St, Manzanita, OR 97130.

  • Basketball courts and picnic tables. Located next to a coffee shop and the old Manzanita fire call which currently housing the Manzanita Police and city hall officials.

Nehalem

Nehalem City Park

12705 Hugo St., Nehalem, OR 97131

  • Great community park offering a jungle gym, and an open field

Wheeler

Wheeler Upper Park

Akin St., Wheeler, OR 97147

  • Nice open field with a wonderful view

Rockaway Beach

Phyllis Baker City Park

341 N Falcon St., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

  • Community park located in downtown Rockaway Beach. Offers a jungle gym, open field and picnic tables.

Garibaldi

Lumberman’s Memorial Park

3rd St & American Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118

  • Small park at the Garibaldi pier. Offers a jungle gym and picnic tables.

Bay City

Al Griffin Memorial Park

Trade Ave. Bay City, OR 97107

  • Great community park in Bay City. Offers a jungle gym, skate park, picnic areas, basketball courts and even camping.

Watt Family Park

Tillamook Ave, Bay City, OR 97107

  • Wonderful park that offers a nice big field that is great for dogs.

Tillamook

Hoquarton Park

Hwy 101, Tillamook, OR 97141 near the Hwy 6 and Hwy 101 junction

  • Nice walking trail in Tillamook off Highway 101. Great for an afternoon stroll or to take your dog for a walk. Nearly one-mile paved path is also great for wheelchairs, bikes and strollers.

Goodspeed Park

2800 3rd St, Tillamook, OR 97141

  • Community park located in Tillamook. Offers a jungle gym, skate park, picnic areas, and basketball courts. Paved path connects Goodspeed Park via pedestrian overpass to the Hoquarton Trail and Park.

Coatsville Park

1404 9th St, Tillamook, OR 97141

  • Offers a nice open field, jungle gym, tennis courts, basketball court and picnic tables.

Netarts

Netarts Community County Park

Park Ave., Netarts, OR 97141

  • Nice community park with a view of Netarts Bay. Offers picnicking, basketball courts and a grass play area.

Cloverdale

Whalen Island County Park

Whalen Island Rd., Cloverdale, OR 97112

  • Offers great walking trails, beach access, picnicking and is dog friendly.

Pacific City

Pacific City Sk8Park

33395 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, OR 97135

  • Community skatepark with picnic tables, parking, and access to the Pacific Pathways Trail. 

 

We hope this helps you discover a new park in your area. All of these are great for picnics, walks, and time with your family. By visiting a city or community park, you can check off a square on your Explore Your Outdoors BINGO card to enter to win a prize. Cards are available online here or can be picked up at NCRD, the Tillamook Family YMCA and Inn at Cape Kiwanda.

You won’t want to miss out – the adventure ends September 25th!

AUTHOR: Kasey Purcell, Intern, OSU Extension Service

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