June 14, 2024 6:00 a.m.  

Beverly Beach State Park, seven miles north of Newport, will extend its closure through July 1st, due to delays in construction.

An Oregon Parks and Recreation Department release said the popular campground and day-use area closed last September for construction. Work included moving power lines underground and replacing aging water lines to help better serve visitors in the future.

Some of the infrastructure at Beverly Beach is more than 80 years old and presented unexpected challenges and delays. The park is now slated to open on August 1st.

The parks improvements were made possible with GO Bond funds, a $50 million investment from the Oregon State Legislature for projects at several Oregon State parks.