La Pine to open state-funded outdoor education park for youth and families
Jillian Fortner
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine is developing a first-of-its-kind outdoor education park, fully funded by ODFW.
The Lorimor Heritage Outdoor Education Park will be built on 60 acres off 6th Street in La Pine near the Midstate Substation.
The project is a partnership between La Pine Parks and Recreation, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Three Rivers Archers.
When complete, the park will feature an archery range, clay targets, a 3D archery trail, and even a community fishing pond.
La Pine Parks and Recreation District say this park is expected to bring measurable economic impact to La Pine through tourism, events and competitions. The site will host state-wide archery and clay target events, hunter education courses, and outdoor recreational training.
“The park district is on its way back,” said LPRD Facilities Coordinator, Wynn Malikowski. “Little by little, you know, you’re going to see more things coming, and we’re going to invest more in our parks.”
Right now, cultural surveys are underway at the site. Once those are complete, crews will begin bringing in equipment, building a parking lot, and installing fence lines.
There’s still no timeline for when the park will be finished.