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Welcome to Astoria Parks & Recreation

Parks Master Plan Update 2026-2036

Parks Master Plan Update 2026-2036

The Parks Department’s 2026-2036 Master Plan Update is complete! Community members and stakeholders shared feedback on what we do well, what to improve, and what to prioritize for the next ten years. Visit the Plan Update page to see the final plan!

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Ocean View Cemetery

Ocean View Cemetery

Opened 1898 by the City of Astoria. There are 100 acres of property with 50 acres developed. 16,000 interments at cemetery. Lake views with all kinds of wildlife on the grounds.

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Astoria Aquatic Center

Astoria Aquatic Center

The Astoria Aquatic Center features four pools and a large fitness area - all under one roof. Our pools include a 6 lane, 25 yard lap pool, recreation pool with a lazy river, hot tub and a heated kiddie pool.

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Maritime Memorial

Maritime Memorial

Bay St & Marine Dr This beautiful space is a Riverside park with a granite memorial wall, landscaping, an historic fresh water fountain from the original Shively Park, walkway and picnic area. “The Maritime Memorial Park is designed to commemorate the lives of the people who were intimately involved with maritime activities. Please respect the dignity of this plaza and honor those remembered here.” This is a beautiful spot for weddings and picnics.

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News & Events


Interested in hearing the latest Parks & Rec news? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:45AM for our community-led Parks Advisory Board!

Come in-person to 1095 Duane St - 2nd Floor of City Hall - or participate remotely by using the City's COA LIVE STREAM link

Read the agenda and packet for the next meeting by visiting COA Agendas & Minutes

Employees of the Month

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We are happy to celebrate two of our Summer Swim Instructors for Employee of the Month for August: Elaine Mahaffey & Josh Long!

Elaine became a certified lifeguard at age 15, beginning a lifelong connection to aquatics and recreation. She went on to major in Recreation Administration in college, and throughout her career, she and her husband operated resorts and camps for children, where Elaine made swim programs an important part of each one.
After retiring from a career serving children, Elaine decided to return to what she loves most: teaching kids to swim. She believes strongly in helping children become safe and confident in the water, and spending the summer teaching in Astoria has given her the opportunity to work with kids while providing a vital life skill.
Elaine and her husband, Bernie, have three children of their own and also had the privilege of raising 25 foster children over the years.
Josh:
Swimming has been part of Josh's life for as long as he can remember. His mom was a swim instructor, and Josh learned to swim at such a young age that he doesn’t even remember learning! He joined a swim team at age five and continued swimming competitively throughout much of his youth.
Josh has always enjoyed helping others learn to swim and become more confident in the water. When he retired two years ago, he decided to dedicate some of his newfound free time to teaching swim lessons at the Astoria Aquatic Center. For Josh, swimming isn’t just something he loves—it’s one of the most important life skills a person can learn.