Friends of Shore Acres

06/04/2026

Free parking this Saturday for Oregon residents!

Celebrate State Parks Day on Saturday, June 6! Day‑use parking fees are waived for Oregon residents at all parks.

Enjoy activities across the state, from stargazing at Stub Stewart and hands‑on learning at The Cove Palisades’ Festival of the Lands to ranger‑led hikes at LaPine, garden talks at Shore Acres, and kid‑friendly birdhouse building at Prineville Reservoir. There’s something for every explorer.

Follow the 🔗 below to plan your State Parks Day adventure.

https://bit.ly/4nToCKx

05/10/2026

Spring blooms at Shore Acres Spring 2026

05/03/2026

Rhododendron Day at Shore Acres will take place on Sunday, May 10th. Park rangers will be present at the Garden House between 10am and 3pm to facilitate an enjoyable experience and provide information about the Rhododendrons and Azaleas.

05/03/2026

The Shore Acres Information and Gift Center is now offering the Friends of Shore Acres 40th Anniversary inventory, which includes keychains, stickers, and unisex tee shirts in small to 2X sizes, featuring vibrant colors such as bright turquoise, orange, and light blue. Our inventory is regularly replenished with new stock on a weekly basis. The store is open daily from 10:30 to 4:30, and we encourage you to visit and support Shore Acres State Park.

04/10/2026

A nice tribute to Oregon's Heritage Tree program from The World Newspaper. The co- champion Monterey Pine at Shore Acres is magnificent!

03/13/2026

Applications for seasonal positions including Sunset Bay can be found here. Follow the link.

03/03/2026

The annual spring Whale Watch is coming up this month. Shore Acres State Park is one of the many locations for viewing the spring migration. For more information check out this link to https://orwhalewatch.org

03/03/2026

Shore Acres and Sunset Bay are both featured!

03/03/2026

The Friends of Shore Acres Information and Gift Center hours are changing for the upcoming season.

Beginning March 6th, we are open daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm until the start of the Holiday Lights. New inventory coming in weekly, we offer a huge variety of gifts for the whole family!

Shore Acres State Park and the formal garden hours are 8 am to dusk daily.

01/15/2026

Did you know that Shore Acres State Park is a fabulous venue for weddings and other special occasions. Click on the link to get more information for planning your special event.

https://shoreacres.net/weddings/