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Public Works Introduces New Park
Recently named the "Exploding Whale Memorial Park," the new park provides views of the Siuslaw River and Bridge as well as the iconic sand dunes on the South side of the river.
Park amenities include a shelter with picnic tables and a nice grassy area to enjoy a picnic on a sunny day. The parking lot, bike racks and the concrete sidewalk connection to Rhododendron Drive are complete. A gate has been installed to prevent vehicles from driving down the new gravel multi-use path, but a clear four (4) foot opening is provided to allow ADA access as well as people wishing to take their canoe or kayak to the river.
The project was funded by two highly competitive grants the city received, one from the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the other from Oregon State Park’s Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) . These grants allowed for the acquisition of the land, development of the parking area and amenities, including trail construction.
Click here for more information about the grant funding that made this park possible. The information starts on page 45 of the document.
The picnic shelter and lawn are the perfect spots to enjoy the park while picnicking, even if the weather is a little wet!
The iconic Siuslaw Dunes are on full display! The constantly shifting sand provides an ever-changing backdrop to the Siuslaw River.
The view is amazing from the park!
The charm of the park is captured in the flora and fauna that reside there!
Park in the parking lot just off of Rhododendron Drive and walk the short way out to the park area.
It is easy access and accessible for kayakers.
The views of the Siuslaw River and bridge, as well as the dunes across the river, create amazing views and scenery only offered in Florence!
