Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site |
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Path to the beach
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Tillamook County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Rockaway Beach |
| Area | 41 acres (17 ha) |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
| Status | Day use, year-round |
Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site is a fun state park in Oregon. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages this park. It is open to everyone and you do not need to pay to enter.
You can find the park about 2 miles (3 km) north of Rockaway Beach. It is right along U.S. Route 101. At the park, you can enjoy picnics, go fishing, or relax on the beautiful Pacific Ocean beach.
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Exploring the Park's Features
When you enter the park from the highway, you will cross railroad tracks. The park has lots of coastal plants and trees. You will also find picnic tables and clean restrooms.
The Beach and Twin Rocks
Even though the park is 41 acres (17 ha) big, its beach is part of a much longer stretch. This public beach goes for 7-mile (11 km). It stretches between Tillamook Bay in the south and Nehalem Bay in the north. You can see cool rock formations called the Twin Rocks offshore. They are near the town of Twin Rocks to the south.
The Oregon Coast Trail
The famous Oregon Coast Trail also goes through Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site. This trail lets you explore more of Oregon's amazing coastline.
How Manhattan Beach Got Its Name
The name Manhattan Beach sounds like a place where people bought and sold land. The book Oregon Geographic Names explains this.
Early History and the Railroad
In 1912, a railroad company opened a line through a nearby summer resort. This company was called the Pacific Railway & Navigation Company. They named their train station "Manhattan Beach."
The Post Office and Its Name
The small community of Manhattan Beach had a post office from 1914 to 1975. In 1926, the person in charge of the post office wrote about the name. They said that people who promoted the area chose the name. They wanted to show that Manhattan Beach, Oregon, was a popular place for visitors.
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