Cape Kiwanda parking lot paving on May 13 to 17

Asphalt pavement will be placed at the Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot and Cape Kiwanda Drive frontage starting May 13th through May 17th. The parking lot will be closed but coordinated access to Dorymen’s Way is still available. Please expect access delays. Safe pedestrian access to the beach is encouraged along the Pelican Brewing sidewalk. Once the pavement is cured, the south side of the parking lot will be opened for parking and free to park until the full lot is complete.

These intermittent closures are keeping the project on schedule to be fully operational by July 2024, in time for the busy summer season.

Where else can you park?

• Free Public Parking Lot (86 parking stalls behind Doryman’s Pizza and only a 2-minute walk to Cape Kiwanda)

• Nestucca Valley Community Alliance Skatepark (55 parking stalls and only a 5-minute walk to Cape Kiwanda)

• Pacific City Boat Launch (60 parking stalls including space for large motorized vehicles).

• Bob Straub State Park (60 parking stalls with direct access to the beach)

• Pacific City Turnaround (20 parking stalls and a quaint walk across the Beachy Bridge to local shops and food)

• Kiawanda Community Center (47 parking stalls). Free to the public on weekdays but no overnight parking.

The parking lot reconstruction is the first phase of Tillamook County’s Kiwanda Corridor Project (KCP) to be built. It also incorporates infrastructure for future wayfinding connections to the five other project elements of the KCP. For more information on the overall KCP please visit the project website: https://tillamookcoast.com/southcounty/kiwanda-corridor/

The Kiwanda Corridor Project connects multiple county properties and supports the development of other public spaces with a thoughtfully programmed design that disperses crowds, creates opportunities for equitable outdoor play and education, and promotes stewardship of Pacific City, our beloved Cape Kiwanda and natural resources as a whole.

The six project elements include:

1. Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot

2. Jensen Property

3. Nestucca Valley Community Alliance Park

4. Multi-Use Path

5. Webb Park

6. Shorepine Village Boardwalk

The KCP’s values are:

• Place: Honor the natural and built heritage of Pacific City

• People: Enhance the experience for the diverse range of people in Pacific City

• Natural Environment: Prioritize sound ecological decisions and support sustainability

• Fiscal Responsibility: Make efficient and responsible financial decisions and maintain affordability

• Connectivity: Support and integrate multi-modal connectivity in and around Pacific City while prioritizing accessibility

• Safety: Prioritize everyday safety alongside emergency management

The project is being funded by county transient lodging taxes, day-use revenues from Pacific City parking lots, and grants from state agencies. For more information, please contact Rachel Hagerty, Tillamook County Chief of Staff, at rachel.hagerty@tillamookcounty.gov.