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Celebrating 100 Years
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF OREGON STATE PARKS
A hundred years ago, state parks were barely an idea in Oregon, little more than patches of roadside greenery. A 5-acre donation in 1922 — setting aside a special place for everyone — became Oregon’s first official state park. From 1922 to 1989, Oregon’s state park system grew within the Oregon Department of Transportation and its predecessor agencies. Oregon Parks and Recreation officially became an independent agency in 1990 with much fanfare and public engagement. Today, the state park system comprises 254 park properties and more than 100,000 acres. In 2022, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone. It’s a year to reflect on the past 100 years and look to the future as we work to preserve this legacy for the next generation.
CENTENNIAL SIGNATURE EVENTS
Oregon's 163rd Birthday and Anniversary of Statehood
February 12, 2022 Oregon State Capitol Wish a happy birthday to Oregon and its state parks
Centennial Celebration
June 4, 2022 Sarah Helmick State Park Mark this milestone with a community picnic at Oregon’s first state park
