OAP Trails Team Update
Coordinator: Bob Sprague
The Trails Team has been hard at work on several community projects:
- Highway & Beach Cleanup – In our second collaborative cleanup with Netarts WEBS and Solve, 66 volunteers collected over a cubic yard of trash along the highway and shoreline. Afterward, everyone enjoyed Pearl Point oysters grilled to perfection by The Schooner chefs. Big thanks to Chrisi, Marina, and our WEBS partners for making it a fun and impactful day.
- Short Beach Trail Rebuild – This project is now in its final stages. 34 Oceansiders have contributed more than 760 volunteer hours to date. We’re deeply grateful to our partners at Trail Keepers of Oregon—Tom, Carl, Steve, Trevor, Ingrid, and Chuck—for their expertise and teamwork. Special thanks also go to Chris Laity, Brian Olle, and Tillamook Public Works, as well as the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, Netarts WEBS, Oregon Parks and Rec Dept, and all the stewards who paved the way for this trail.
- Tire Trail Rebuild – Planning is underway with Captain Eric Schroeder leading the effort. His careful work is helping us prepare for the challenges ahead—updates coming soon.
Looking forward, we’re being asked to consider additional projects such as invasive plant removal, new trail and pathway connections, and historical restorations. Each will be addressed in its time, and we’ll share more as plans develop.
Help Us Find the Potholes and Stormwater Drains Put on your walking shoes and join the fun. We’re launching a community‑wide treasure hunt to locate potholes and stormwater drains that need attention. Every “find” helps improve safety and supports our partnership with Tillamook County Public Works. How to Play See it! Spot a pothole or stormwater drain that needs maintenance. Snap it! Take a clear photo and note the nearest street names or landmarks. Report it! Email your photo and location to: david@daviddulaney.com Track it! Visit https://www.oceansideactionpartnership.org/roads-and-parking to view the live map and watch the community’s progress. Contest Rules Each verified pothole or stormwater drain report earns 1 ticket . Size doesn’t matter—every pothole counts. Credit goes to the first person to report each location. Your total number of verified finds equals your total number of tickets. All tickets will be placed into a drawing at the next OAP community event. Prizes 10 winning tickets will be drawn. Participants can win multiple prizes . Prizes include OAP sweatshirts, T‑shirts, and posters . A Grand Prize will be awarded to the participant with the most verified finds . Safety First Please be safe and responsible when exploring and photographing. Follow general safety guidelines at all times—stay aware of traffic, weather, and your surroundings. Contest Deadline The treasure hunt officially ends at midnight on April 30, 2026 . What Happens Next The OAP Roads/Parking Team will use the completed maps in partnership with Tillamook County Public Works . The County will train our volunteers in pothole analysis and repair techniques and provide materials. Our volunteers will supply the labor—another example of Oceanside neighbors working together.
Roads and Parking Team Update February 6, 2026, by David Dulaney, Team Coordinator
Trails Team Update January 26, 2026, Bob Sprague, Team Coordinator