Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area |
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View of Fogarty Creek, the US Highway 101 overpass, and the Pacific Ocean
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Lincoln County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Lincoln City |
| Area | 165.08 acres (66.81 ha) |
| Created | 1950s |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation |
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
History
The park was established in the 1950s, assembled through purchase and donation of land acquired between 1954 and 1978. The park and the creek were named after John Fogarty, a former judge in Lincoln County.
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