FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Ed Dreistadt
Phone: 541.996.1271
Email: edreistadt@lincolncity.org

LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (October 24, 2022) – In anticipation of Lincoln City’s new welcome center at D River Recreation Area, Explore Lincoln City will be hosting two input sessions on the project:
November 1ˢᵗ 2022 at 2:00 and November 15ᵗʰ at 6:00. Both sessions will be held in the Culinary Center on the 4ᵗʰ floor of City Hall. Lincoln City business representatives and citizens are
welcome.

D River Recreation Area is currently the 5ᵗʰ most popular Oregon Parks & Recreation site, hosting 1.385 million guests each year. The property comprises a parking lot, beach access and restroom. It is the most visited place in Lincoln City.

“D River is really Lincoln City’s front porch and upgrading the Wayside is long overdue. With this new investment, we can offer in-person visitor support and transform the dank and dark restrooms
into a place families will feel safe taking their kids,” said Oregon State Rep. David Gomberg, House District 10. “The planned upgrades will transform the D River Wayside into the most valuable tourism asset in Lincoln City.”

“As former Mayor of Lincoln City I have realized the untapped potential these improvements would benefit our visitors,” said Oregon State Sen. Dick Anderson, District 5. “I am pleased to be part of the TEAM that has brought these resources to this much needed project”.

Representative David Gomberg and State Senator Dick Anderson were instrumental in procuring a $2.5 million grant for the renovation of D River Wayside and the construction of a welcome center. Input
is requested on the following aspects of the project: the features and nature of improvement of the welcome center, the ability to provide information and education to guests, landscaping, improved parking, and improved beach access. Additional funding needed for the D River Wayside project will be provided through Transient Room Tax funds.

Light refreshments will be served at both input sessions.

About Explore Lincoln City
Located less than two hours from Portland, the scenic community of Lincoln City is home to six historic districts and seven miles of pristine, walkable beaches along Oregon’s central coast. The laid-back beach town boasts evergreen forests, clean air and a large freshwater lake along with a variety of shopping, dining and popular attractions.

With everything from colorful kite festivals to fresh catch feasts to hand-blown glass floats, Lincoln Cityis one endless adventure. Explore Lincoln City promotes tourism in the Lincoln City area and helps strengthen the local economy as the trust d destination and trip planning resource. For more
information, visit: explorelincolncity.com.
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