SALEM, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene online Feb. 25 for an executive session and business meeting.

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:30 a.m. online to discuss real estate and legal issues. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A business meeting will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will be open to the public.

Anyone may watch the business meeting; instructions will be posted on the commission web page prior to the meeting. The business meeting includes time for informal public comment related to any items not on the agenda.

Registration is required to speak at the meeting and is available online at https://bit.ly/registerFeb2025commission. The deadline to register to speak at the meeting virtually is 5 p.m., Feb. 24. Time per speaker is limited to three minutes. Please submit written public comments by 5 p.m. Feb. 24 to katie.gauthier@oprd.oregon.gov.

The full agenda and supporting documents are posted on the commission web page. Notable requests:

• Request to approve County Opportunity Grant Program 2025 Grant Awards and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Grant Recommendations.
• Request to adopt updated Division 10 Park Area Rules.
• Request to open rulemaking, Division 10 and 21, for Electric Assisted Bicycles in state parks and the ocean shore
• Request to open rulemaking, 736-24 -0015 Changing ocean shore vehicle access in Manzanita. Currently limited vehicle access is allowed in that section of beach between October 1 and April 30. The Manzanita City Council passed a resolution requesting the Commission close this section of the ocean shore year round.

Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Denise Warburton, commission assistant, at least three days in advance: denise.warburton@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-779-9729.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state.