State Park · Oregon, United States
Shore Acres State Park
Shore Acres State Park is a state park in Oregon, United States, established in 1942.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Coast, Oregon, United States |
| Established | 1942 |
| Coordinates | 43.3237° N, 124.3820° W |
| Managed by | Oregon state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shore Acres State Park
Shore Acres State Park is a state park 13 miles (21 km) south of Coos Bay in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is one of three state parks along the Cape Arago Highway, which runs along the Pacific Ocean west of U.S. Route 101. Sunset Bay State Park is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Shore Acres, and Cape Arago State Park is about a mile south. The park features 5 acres (2 ha) of formal gardens including a rose-testing plot and Japanese lily pond, as well as ocean views and beach access. In the cooler months, visitors can watch storms and migrating whales from the park's sandstone cliffs.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Coos Bay, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 13 miles south of Coos Bay |
Airports near this park
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- Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) · North Bend, United States · 9.4 miles away
- Eugene Airport (EUG) · Eugene, United States · 80.5 miles away
- Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) · Medford, United States · 100.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shore Acres State Park?
Shore Acres State Park is in Oregon, United States (43.3237° N, 124.3820° W).
When was Shore Acres State Park established?
Shore Acres State Park was established in 1942, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Shore Acres State Park?
The nearest town is Coos Bay, Oregon. about 13 miles south of Coos Bay.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oregon_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Oregon state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shore_Acres_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).