Oregon state parks ramp up recruitment efforts in anticipation of peak summer visits
According to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 2023 was the second busiest year on record for the parks system, with an estimated 52 million day visits made to state parks, scenic viewpoints and recreation areas. The Wallowa Lake State Park in Eastern Oregon, shown in this photo taken in May 2016, was one of the destinations that saw increased numbers of day visitors and overnight campers in 2023.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is actively trying to hire 250 seasonal park rangers and ranger assistants
