State Parks contribute more than $1Billion to Oregon economy

by Wendy on December 13, 2017

via Spencer Guimont @ KEZI.com

A new report shows the positive financial impact that Oregon parks has on the state’s economy. 

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department says that $1.1 billion was added to the state’s economy in 2016 because of park activity. Officials also found that parks supported 16,000 full-time jobs across the state, equating to a combined salary of $550 million.

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