This is a glorious, hilly park showcasing hundreds of azaleas, along with other pretty flora. Blooms are best from April to June. On Memorial Day weekend (late May), the park becomes the focus of the annual Azalea Festival, with a floral parade and craft fair. There are Sunday concerts in July and August and a holiday light show in December.
Azalea Park
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Nearby attractions
1. Chetco Community Public Library
0.43 MILES
A samurai sword that belonged to the Japanese pilot who bombed Mt Emily (behind the city) during WWII is displayed in Brookings' library.
1.74 MILES
This pleasant state park is about a mile north of town. There are views of Goat Island, Oregon's largest offshore island and a bird sanctuary, from the…
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2.82 MILES
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5.44 MILES
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5. Samuel H Boardman State Park
8.06 MILES
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10.37 MILES
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