Oregon State Parks & Recreation Dept.

The mission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations. We do this by taking a long view to protect Oregon's special places and provide the greatest experience while creating stable future funding.

Our operating principles are:

• Accountability
• Commitment
• Empathy
• Empowerment
• Fun
• Integrity
• Respect
• Well Being

State Parks are amazing gathering places for people to camp and recreate. Our programs allow you to try your hand at learning a new skill, or to find out more about the plants and animals that make their homes with us. Ranger-led programs focus on various topics of natural and cultural history of these special places in Oregon. Volunteers help us with outreach, teaching, special events, and clean-up projects to help keep our wonderful parks looking good!