Explore the exciting projects Friends of Lincoln City Parks & Recreation has helped complete!
Mobi-Mat Additional Access
Through a Community Partnership Grant through Explore Lincoln City in 2024 Friends was able to purchase 300 additional feet of Mobi-mats, adding them to the Grace Hammond and Casino beach accesses. This increased access and added to the already available Mobi-Mats at D-River State Recreation Site, SW 33rd Street near The Sandcastle at Nelscott Beach, and SW 51st St. in the Taft District. These mats create a smooth, easy route to the beach, allowing everyone to enjoy the stunning coastline.
Additionally, beach wheelchairs with balloon-like tires are available for free rental at the SW 51st St. beach access point in the Taft District. These chairs are designed to easily navigate over sand and rocks, allowing more visitors to explore the beach. To borrow a chair, simply download the Movatic App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
These amenities are available seasonally, typically from Memorial Day through Labor Day, to ensure access during the busiest months of the year.
Schooner Creek Discovery Park - Phase 1
2024: Received a $10,000 grant from Roundhouse Foundation for Phase 1; the Inclusive and Accessible Playground at Schooner Creek Discover Park
2024: Received a $5,000 from the Marie Lamfrom Sunflower Grant for Phase 1; the Inclusive and Accessible Playground at Schooner Creek Discovery Park
Schooner Creek Discovery Park - Phase 2
2026: Received $2,500 from Roundhouse Foundation to support installation of Native Plantings for Schooner Creek Discover Park
2026: Received a $13,000 grant from Explore Lincoln City’s Community Partnership Fund for Bluetooth hearing technology (more below)
2026: Received a $5,000 grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) for the RightHear application for the visually impaired
2026: Received a $10,000 grant from the Schwemm Family Fund for an Interpretive sign at the park
Additional Projects & Information
To date (September ‘26) we have provided $6,000 in scholarship funding to help local children and adults access Parks & Recreation programs.
Scholarship assistance is available on an ongoing basis, allowing us to continue our support as needs arise.
We also purchased 25 lifejackets for the Regatta Park Kiosk.
Bluetooth Enabled Hearing Loop Technology - Event Stage
Bluetooth hearing loop systems represent a modern approach to assistive listening. These systems use Bluetooth technology to wirelessly transmit audio from a source (like a smartphone or TV) directly to hearing aids or cochlear implants equipped with Bluetooth capabilities or via intermediary devices known as streamers.
