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Loomis Lake State Park
Location
Four miles south of the town of Ocean Park, on the Long Beach Peninsula.
Acreage
13.5 acres with 425 feet of saltwater frontage on the Pacific Ocean.
Acquired
Loomis Lake State Park - Ocean Beach Access area was acquired in 1971, for a total cost of $85,000, from the Professional Investors Company.
Historical Background
The park was named for the area which derives its name from Lewis Loomis. Mr. Loomis was a shipping magnate who built a grand mansion in the area in the late 19th century.
Facilities
24 picnic sites, 10 windscreens, comfort station, parking for 67 cars, and trail to beach.
Activities
Picnicking, surf fishing, driftwood collecting, clamming, beachcombing, and hiking.
Courtesy of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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