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Exploding Whale Memorial Park

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Hours: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM daily
Amenities: Shelter
Picnic Area

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Accessibility

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Wheelchair accessible
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About this 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.

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).

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Amenities & facilities

Park amenities include a shelter with picnic tables and a nice grassy area to enjoy a picnic on a sunny day.

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!

Setting

Landscape & setting

The constantly shifting sand provides an ever-changing backdrop to the Siuslaw River. The view is amazing from the park!

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!

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Getting there

612 Rhododendron Drive, Florence, OR 97439

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(541) 997-4106

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