Lincoln City Welcome Center
Construction is set to begin on the new Lincoln City Welcome Center! Join us on May 6th at 1pm for the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony, celebrating the commencement of this exciting project. Community engagement was key in directing the project planning, priorities and goals. Please visit this page often to stay informed on key updates, important milestones, and the announcement of the Welcome Center opening. For additional important details, be sure to visit the "Project Documents" section of this page.
Construction is set to begin on the new Lincoln City Welcome Center! Join us on May 6th at 1pm for the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony, celebrating the commencement of this exciting project. Community engagement was key in directing the project planning, priorities and goals. Please visit this page often to stay informed on key updates, important milestones, and the announcement of the Welcome Center opening. For additional important details, be sure to visit the "Project Documents" section of this page.
Key Dates
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May 06 2026
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June 2026
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Lifecycle
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Starting Point Design
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageInitial overall design was created in partnership with Bearing Architecture. Discussions began around the plan's feasibility, areas in need of adjustments, and areas that promised to serve the city well.
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Idea Gathering
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageMultiple outreach events were used to gather community input regarding the proposed Lincoln City Welcome Center. These ideas were analyzed and utilized to direct project elements and priorities.
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IGA Approval by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageInteragency Agreement signed by OPRD, granting Lincoln City lease approval for the wayside property.
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Proposal Evaluations
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageDrawings were submitted by a number of firms with civic construction specialization and experience. City leaders vetted submissions and unanimously selected the plan created by Bearing Architecture in partnership with Bremik Construction.
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Project Conception
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageD River State Recreation Site was recognized as the heart of Lincoln City, for residents and visitors alike. Interest grew in honoring and preserving the location as a "gateway" to our over seven miles of beaches.
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City Council Consideration
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageProject proposal submitted for review and approval during session on February 24th, 2025.
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Updates and Adjustments
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageOriginal proposal will be adjusted according to visitation demands, community needs and events.
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Public Engagement
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageThis site and the Explore Lincoln City website will be kept up to date with plans from the City and from Bearing Architecture and Bremik Construction as the project moves forward. Stay tuned!
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Open House
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageJoin Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Public Works on December 9th from 4 - 6 pm in the City Council chambers to learn more about Welcome Center plans, process and status updates.
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Final Approval
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageCity Council will be presented with the 80% plan. Discussion and questions will follow, moving towards final approval and, ultimately, initiating construction.
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Property Transition
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageOn April 27, 2026, Oregon State Parks & Recreation will officially transition oversight of the D River State Recreation Site to Lincoln City for no-cost lease commencement.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony
Lincoln City Welcome Center is currently at this stageAn official groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, marking the commencement of construction on the Lincoln City Welcome Center project.
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Construction Process
this is an upcoming stage for Lincoln City Welcome CenterWork will be done demolishing the current restrooms, re-creating a more efficient parking lot, and constructing the combined Welcome Center / restroom facility.
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Welcome Center Opening!
this is an upcoming stage for Lincoln City Welcome CenterProject completion, upon which both local and visiting populations can enjoy the new facilities. Information, both educational and attraction related, will be available for all who step inside. New, upgraded facilities will provide convenience for those who come to the site, whether during a workday break or as a vacation destination.
Project Documents
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ELC - Welcome Center 26 - Google Docs.pdf (1.23 MB) (pdf)
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ELC - D River RLS - Press Release pdf.pdf (493 KB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Interior View.pdf (6.68 MB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Front View.pdf (12.8 MB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center City Council Presentation_March26.pdf (1.99 MB) (pdf)
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Open House Boards 120925.pdf (34 MB) (pdf)
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Lincoln City Welcome Center Open House Announcement.pdf (36.1 KB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Presentation_October25.pdf (2.17 MB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Questions and Answers4.pdf (58.2 KB) (pdf)
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Design Concepts for the New Welcome Center (21.7 MB) (pdf)
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GEO 2025-03 Application.pdf (289 KB) (pdf)
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GEO 2025-03 TOPO.pdf (422 KB) (pdf)
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GEO 2025-03 Updated Geotech Report.pdf (9.4 MB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 Topography.pdf (469 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 SHPO Response Letter.pdf (42.4 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 LOMA BOUNDARY.pdf (187 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 Landscape Plan - 80.pdf (171 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 Development_Review_Application.pdf (947 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 D River Land Use Narrative.pdf (61.9 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 D River Land Use Drawings.pdf (3.34 MB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Phone 541-996-1275 Email cmorgan@lincolncity.org




