November 18, 2020 10:00 a.m.

The formal garden area of Shore Acres State Park in Coos County is closed through December 2nd.

An update from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said the rest of the park remains open including the viewpoint and trails outside the garden area. The annual Shore Acres Holiday Lights event usually scheduled from Thanksgiving through New Years and held in the garden, was canceled earlier this year because of the ongoing pandemic.

OPRD said the garden closure is in response to the latest direction issued by Governor Kate Brown’s temporary freeze executive order. It may be extended depending on future executive orders.

The release said anyone who visits the park, or any other state park, should be respectful to others, wear a face covering, limit social gatherings to no more than six people and two households, and maintain at least 6-feet physical distance from anyone not in the same household.