OS Parks Conservation Foundation

05/21/2026

Safe Boating Starts With You!
Before you head out to enjoy our beautiful Ocean Shores waterways, take a moment to make sure you – and your passengers – are prepared for a safe day on the water.

***Wear your life jacket – It’s the simplest and most effective way to stay safe!
***Check the weather – Conditions can change quickly on the coast.
***Know your route – Be aware of water levels, currents, and navigation rules.
***Avoid alcohol – Stay alert and focused.
***Carry safety gear – Flares, whistle, flashlight, and a charged phone or radio.

Show us a photo of your boat, yacht, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, pedal boat, or however you get out on the water!
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05/07/2026

Spring is here at Chinook Park — and the dog park is calling!
Longer days, fresh blooms, and wagging tails make this the perfect time to enjoy the Dog Park at Chinook Park. Whether your pup loves to run, socialize, or just soak up the sunshine, there’s no better place to be this season!

But we know we can make it even better — and that’s where YOU come in.

We’re forming a Dog Park Advisory Committee to help shape the future of this space. From ideas for new features to helping guide improvements, your voice can make a real difference for our four-legged friends and the community.
🐶 Love the dog park?
🐶 Have ideas to improve it?
🐶 Want to be part of something positive in our parks?
Join us!
Drop a comment, send us a message, or email us to get involved.
Let’s work together to make Chinook Park Dog Park the best it can be — for every pup and every person who loves them. 💚www.ospcf.org

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the Ocean Shores Parks & Conservation Foundation! 🌿🌎

Today is a reminder that the natural beauty we enjoy every day depends on all of us.

From peaceful walks along our local trails to watching wildlife thrive in protected habitats, Ocean Shores is a place worth caring for. And every small action adds up:
🌱 Pick up litter when you see it
🌊 Protect our waterways
🌳 Respect wildlife and natural spaces
💚 Support local conservation efforts

At the OSPCF, we’re committed to preserving and enhancing these spaces for generations to come. Whether it’s improving park access, supporting recreation, or protecting our environment, your support makes a difference.

This Earth Day, we invite you to take a moment outside, appreciate the beauty around you, and consider how you can help keep Ocean Shores thriving.

🌼 Want to get involved? Visit www.ospcf.org to learn more or support our mission.

Together, we can keep our parks—and our planet—healthy, vibrant, and full of life.

Be part of something that grows! Support the OSPCF through volunteering, donations or community events - and help our parks thrive for generations to come. 

04/01/2026

Behind every great park project is a passionate team!

Meet the OSPCF board members - Kristin, Shelly and Tracy. Treasurer Kristin Hartman led the Ocean Shores Parks Board for 4 1/2 years and was instrumental in the development of the Skate Park, the Dog Park and the pickleball conversion at Emerson Park. Shelly Johnson has 20 years of non-profit experience including Public Television, museums, and educational institutions. Secretary Tracy Dugas brings another 20 years of non-profit service including Rotary, Coastal Harvest and Habitat for Humanity.

Together we share a passion for Ocean Shores parks. Join the fun - Volunteer with us and tag a friend who should join our volunteer family!

03/12/2026

We are excited to partner with the Ocean Shores Library to launch Pickleball 4 All — making it easier than ever for everyone to get out and play. We've donated two sets of pickleball equipment available to check out — just like a book! Borrow paddles and balls, head to the new courts at Emerson Park, and give the game a try.

It’s all about removing barriers, getting active, and bringing our community together.

Stop by the library to check out your gear and start playing!

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02/27/2026

SWWWISH! New backboards are ready for play at North Bay Park! Jump over to our website to support us with a donation so we can continue to enhance Ocean Shores parks!
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02/16/2026

Big THANK YOU to our amazing community of Ocean Shores IGA shoppers who rounded up at the register and generated $2,557 to help support our park goals!

02/10/2026

Counting down to our Cocoa & Cookies open house on Wednesday February 11th at the OS Library starting at 5 pm. Learn about our current projects and share your ideas for our city parks!

01/26/2026

Grocery shopping at Ocean Shores IGA this week? Only 5 days left to Round Up at the register and benefit the OSPCF. Thank you for your generosity!

01/22/2026

We Care About Ocean Shores Parks!
Parks bring people together, provide homes for wildlife, and make our community thrive. Every tree, dock, and trail has a story — and we’re here to protect them all.

Join us for Cocoa and Cookies on Wednesday, February 11th from 5-6:30 pm at the Ocean Shores Library meeting room and learn more about our plans to enhance Ocean Shores parks and share your ideas too.

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