Oregon Parks Forever
Previously known as Oregon State Parks Foundation
A nonprofit raising funds to enhance and preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s parks.
Construction, restoration, education
Our Successes
With the support of donors like you, Oregon Parks Forever has enhanced the experience in Oregon’s state parks for the past quarter of a century. In 2018, we celebrated the grand opening, and completion of a five-year capital campaign, for a new facility at Cottonwood Canyon State Park which serves as a classroom for outdoor education and a reservable event space.
Other notable accomplishments during our 25-year legacy include the restoration of the Vista House and seven Oregon Coast lighthouses, and Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum in eastern Oregon.
Learn MoreOur Successes
With the support of donors like you, Oregon Parks Forever has enhanced the experience in Oregon’s state parks for the past quarter of a century. In 2018, we celebrated the grand opening, and completion of a five-year capital campaign, for a new facility at Cottonwood Canyon State Park which serves as a classroom for outdoor education and a reservable event space.
Other notable accomplishments during our 25-year legacy include the restoration of the Vista House and seven Oregon Coast lighthouses, and Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum in eastern Oregon.
Learn MoreEnhance and preserve Oregon’s parks
Our Mission
Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization raising funds to enhance & preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s Parks. With the growing popularity of outdoor recreation, visitation to parks in Oregon has exploded. Deferred maintenance and the additional wear and tear has resulted in costs of running Oregon parks exceeding available funding. Oregon Parks Forever was formed to help supplement existing funding sources, in order to preserve and protect the experience of using the parks.
Learn MoreOur Mission
Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization raising funds to enhance & preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s Parks. With the growing popularity of outdoor recreation, visitation to parks in Oregon has exploded. Deferred maintenance and the additional wear and tear has resulted in costs of running Oregon parks exceeding available funding. Oregon Parks Forever was formed to help supplement existing funding sources, in order to preserve and protect the experience of using the parks.
Learn MoreMake a difference
Become a Member
As a member of Oregon Parks Forever, you join a team dedicated to enhancing and preserving special places and experiences in Oregon’s parks, now and for future generations. Your gift supports projects and activities that:
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- Protect facilities, amenities and trails that have already been built
- Promote healthy activities like hiking, camping and cycling
- Increase environmental education opportunities
- Ensure that parks are accessible to children from under-served communities
Become a Member
As a member of Oregon Parks Forever, you join a team dedicated to enhancing and preserving special places and experiences in Oregon’s parks, now and for future generations. Your gift supports projects and activities that:
-
- Protect facilities, amenities and trails that have already been built
- Promote healthy activities like hiking, camping and cycling
- Increase environmental education opportunities
- Ensure that parks are accessible to children from under-served communities