Brian Booth State Park facts for kids

Edge of the beach

Brian Booth State Park is a beautiful coastal area in Oregon. It's a great place for outdoor fun near Seal Rock, Oregon. This park is actually made of two main parts: Ona Beach State Park and Beaver Creek State Natural Area.

At Brian Booth State Park, you can enjoy the beach, go kayaking, or explore hiking trails. The park covers a large area of 886 acres. Each year, over 247,000 people visit this popular spot! The name "Ona" comes from a Chinook Jargon word. It means "razor clam", a type of shellfish.

Ona Beach State Park is a special state park in Lincoln County, Oregon. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department takes care of it. You can find it right where Beaver Creek meets the ocean. It's about halfway between the towns of Newport and Waldport, Oregon.

Park History

Ona Beach in 1938, before a walking bridge was built.

The land for Brian Booth State Park was bought over many years. This happened between 1938 and 1968. Some land was also a gift from Lincoln County, Oregon in 1963. Long ago, before the main Coast Highway was finished, the beach itself was a road! Cars would drive along the sand between Newport and Seal Rock. They would follow the mail carrier, who knew the safest way to cross Beaver Creek.

The park was first known as Ona Beach State Park. But in 2013, its name was changed. It was renamed to honor Brian Booth (1937–2012). He was a very important person for Oregon's state parks. He was the first chairperson of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission.

Things to Do at the Park

Brian Booth State Park offers many things for visitors to enjoy. It's a perfect place for a day trip or a longer adventure.

• Parking areas are available for your vehicles.
• Clean restrooms are on site for visitors.
• You can find picnic areas to enjoy a meal outdoors.
• There are also hiking trails to explore the park's natural beauty.