Located in the geographical center of town (D River), DeLake is the third district in Lincoln City's String of (six) Pearls, from north to south.

Excerpt from History of DeLake District

"Imagine the central Oregon Coast as it appeared ten thousand years ago. Rivers ran from coastal mountains down through tree-covered valleys to the sea. Rain, wind and surf battered the ocean shore molding the land and creating cliffs, headlands and the beaches we recognize today. Along this shoreline, a narrow coastal plain emerged between the mountains and the sea.

Imagine that place, verdant and rich in wildlife of every kind, on sunny summer days. Imagine salmon drying on racks along the river’s edge while native peoples fished, hunted and gathered food. Now picture that same place when winter wind and rains had battered it for weeks on end, making it impossible to go outside. Both views describe a place that was home to native peoples for thousands of years; a place where indigenous people thrived and cultures flourished.

The first approach of Europeans to this area was by sea. During the eighteenth century Spain, Portugal, England and France competed for wealth and lands in the New World. They explored the Pacific Coast by sea, looking for natural resources and a Northwest Passage through the continent.

In 1849 Lieutenant Theodore Talbot explored the inland coastal area on horseback. Talbot describes his route as continuing over miles of steep terrain, obstructed by fallen trees and thick brush until he reached the north fork of the Siletz River. There he found only a small remnant of the native people who had populated the area for centuries."

Kites of DeLake Poster

Pick up a poster at the Urban Renewal office!