May 6, 2020 3:30 a.m.
Starting Wednesday, a small number of inland state parks will offer limited services.
A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said those parks include:
*Tryon Creek in Portland
*Willamette Mission north of Keizer
*Mongold boat ramp at Detroit Lake
*State Capitol State Park in Salem
*The Cove Palisades boat ramp at Lake Billy Chinook near Culver
*Prineville Reservoir boat ramp near Prineville
*Joseph Stewart boat ramp on Lost Creek Lake near Shady Cove
*Pilot Butte, opening to pedestrians only, near Bend
The release said limited day-use will slowly return to other state parks starting the week of May 11th, based on the readiness of the community around the park to welcome visitors, and how prepared the park is with staff, supplies and equipment. State parks will open and close with little advance notice and updates will be posted at https://oregonstateparks.org/.
Not all restrooms will be open and parking will be limited. The release said state park camping will return as soon as it can be safely managed and while preparations are being made, no opening date has been scheduled.
Visitors should stay home if sick, if visiting stay close to home, only visit with members of their household, and bring all supplies including food, water, and hand cleanser that is needed for a short trip.
The release said visitors should wear a face covering, and stay at least six feet away those not in their household.