Final Approvals Received, Sign Fabrication Underway, and Footings Installed!

The Oceanside Action Partnership (OAP) is excited to announce that our Wayfinding Signage Project has reached several important milestones! Following extensive planning, design, coordination, and cultural resource reviews, all project partners have approved the signage, fabrication is underway, and the foundations for the new signs have been successfully installed.

About the Project

The Wayfinding Signage Project will introduce seven new interpretive and informational panels at two locations in Oceanside:

• Lower Parking Lot: A four-sided interpretive kiosk near the beach access, providing visitors with information about Oceanside's history, natural environment, and surrounding attractions.

• Upper Parking Lot: Three standalone interpretive panels offering additional information to help residents and visitors better appreciate Oceanside's unique coastal setting.

These signs are intended to enhance the visitor experience, celebrate our community's history and natural resources, and encourage responsible exploration of our beautiful coastline.

Significant Progress in Fall 2026

After many months of collaboration, the project has achieved several major milestones:

• Final Approvals: The signage designs and content have received approval from all participating partners, including the appropriate state agencies and Tribal representatives.

• Fabrication Underway: Partners in Design and Ramsay Signs are working together to fabricate the approved signage.

• Foundations Installed: Taking advantage of several beautiful fall days, OAP volunteers and contractors successfully installed the sign footings at the approved locations.

• Cultural Resource Protection: Three archaeologists were on-site during the foundation installation to help ensure that culturally significant resources were protected.

Completing the foundation work represents a particularly important accomplishment, following the extensive archaeological review and Tribal consultation required for this sensitive coastal setting.

An Extraordinary Community Partnership

This project has been led by OAP Signage Team Coordinator Kris Woolpert and her dedicated team, working closely with an exceptional group of community, government, and Tribal partners.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, Tillamook County Commissioners, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Netarts WEBS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Siletz, Partners in Design, and Ramsay Signs, along with the many other individuals and organizations who have contributed their expertise and support.

Also, a very special "thank you" to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde the Chachalu Museum, Roy Lowe (Retired Manager, USFW 3 Arch Rocks), and Stephanie Craig of Rooted Ways.

Special recognition goes to our team including Sally Tuttle, Jim Young, Jim Moran, and everyone else for their extraordinary dedication, patience, and perseverance in moving this ambitious project forward.

What's Next?

With the footings installed and sign fabrication underway, the project is entering its final stage.

Our goal is to have all seven interpretive panels installed before Presidents' Day, February 15, 2027, subject to fabrication and installation schedules.

We look forward to celebrating the completion of this project with the community and sharing these wonderful new educational and interpretive resources with residents and visitors alike.



Another great example of what we can accomplish when we work together to improve and celebrate our Oceanside community!