Oregon State Parks has completed some large projects, and others are on track for 2026, but a few planned improvements are now on hold.

Higher costs and a large projected decrease in lottery funding put the agency in a bind, according to Oregon Parks and Recreation spokesperson Stefanie Knowlton. She said funding for the slate of parks projects came from a $50 million bond in 2021.

“We have approximately $15 million in remaining GO bonds,” Knowlton said. “Those will go to higher priority backlog, maintenance projects … and that was a tough choice.”

The completed projects include improved infrastructure and campsite upgrades at Beverly Beach State Park and a new, North Canyon trailhead area at Silver Falls State Park.

In 2026, Silver Falls will get a new visitor center at the North Gate

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