Making Progress, One Step at a Time!

The Oceanside Action Partnership (OAP) continues taking important steps toward rebuilding and improving the historic Tire Trail, an important pedestrian connection between our neighborhoods and the beach!

Community Volunteers and Fire District Join Forces!

We are delighted to report another successful milestone! The Netarts-Oceanside Fire Protection District (NOFPD) recently partnered with OAP volunteers to remove debris and clear the tree canopy over the pedestrian bridge at Baughman Creek. This collaborative effort is another important step toward making the Tire Trail safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

A very special thank you to Fire Chief Mark Baker for his leadership, enthusiasm, and willingness to collaborate with OAP on this important community project! We also extend our sincere appreciation to NOFPD team members Vlad, Gil, and Aaliyah for their tremendous hard work, dedication, and support!

And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful community volunteers who contributed their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make this a productive and fun-filled day of adventure!

Community Survey Demonstrates Strong Support!

The OAP Trails Team has completed a community survey, and the results demonstrate a strong need and desire for renovating both the Tire Trail and its pedestrian bridge. Respondents emphasized the importance of preserving this vital pedestrian connection, improving safety, and providing an alternative to walking along Highway 131.

We have also reached out to adjoining property owners to share our plans and invite their input. We are pleased to report that only one property owner has raised concerns, which we believe can be readily addressed as planning progresses.



This encouraging community response reinforces the importance of moving forward with this long-awaited improvement project!

What's Next for the Tire Trail?

Our plan is to advance the project in two phases:

• Phase I – Trail and Stairway Rebuild: Rebuilding the aging tire steps, improving handrails, and enhancing pedestrian safety. OAP plans to partner with Tillamook County Public Works and Trailkeepers of Oregon, following the successful collaborative model used to rebuild the Short Beach Trail.

• Phase II – Pedestrian Bridge Replacement: Replacing the aging wooden bridge over Baughman Creek with a safer, more durable structure. Preliminary engineering and geological evaluations are helping guide future design and funding decisions.

With strong community support and encouraging progress in our planning efforts, OAP is moving forward with an application for the first of several identified grant opportunities. Our hope is to secure sufficient funding to begin rebuilding the Tire Trail in 2027, with the pedestrian bridge replacement to follow as additional funding becomes available.

While funding and construction timelines have not yet been finalized, we are optimistic about the progress being made and the partnerships coming together to help bring this project to life.

Our goal is to preserve this treasured community pathway while making it safer and more accessible for generations to come.

Together, we're making a difference, one step at a time!

Stay tuned for additional updates as the OAP Trails Team continues moving this exciting project forward!