Oregon Parks and Recreation Closes Deal For Coastal Property in Tillamook
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Hikers at Beltz Property, Courtesy of OPRD
The acquisition was the first step in opening a new park for hiking, bird watching, and other outdoor activities. Plans for the park include trails, public parking, and preservation of habitats for salmon, great blue herons, bald eagles, and other wildlife, according to OPRD.
Known locally as the Beltz property, the plot of land sits along Sand Lake Road north of Pacific City and south of Cape Lookout State Park.
OPRD purchased the land from Oregon-based nonprofit Ecotrust, which acquired it from a private landowner in May 2014. The final purchase by OPRD was funded by Oregon Lottery dollars.
"We're bringing a new natural, outdoor experience to Oregonians, thanks to two key partners," said Lisa Van Laanen, OPRD director. "First, Ecotrust put us in a position to purchase the property. Second, Oregon's citizens chose long ago to preserve the coast as a public place to explore and play, and they've given us the modest means to make prudent investments such as Beltz to improve the experience."
There was not date set for the park's completion. OPRD said the process could take a year or longer.
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