Whale Park in Yachats, Oregon, is a distinctive small city park situated at the junction of Highway 101 and Prospect Avenue. Its standout feature is an impressive steel sculpture depicting a whales tail, accompanied by a water spout feature, which arrived in the park back in 1991. The history behind this iconic park traces back to when it was home to a set of auto cabins called Shore Pines and later, housed a massive whale skeleton displayed at Randalls store.

The sculpture itself is a replica of Tillicum, a genuine sperm whale that beached itself near Florence, Oregon in 1970. This colossal aquatic mammal measured an impressive fifty feet and tipped the scales at around 40 tons. Its skeleton, once exhibited at Randalls store, garnered significant attention from tourists before it found its new home at Whale Park.

Whale Park is designed in a manner that represents the back of a whale, with the tail (or flukes) protruding out of the ground, forming a distinct and captivating public space for visitors to enjoy. Apart from the fascinating sculpture, the park also offers breathtaking views of the ocean, making it an ideal vantage point for whale watching or observing stormy waves crashing against the shore.

The historical roots of Whale Park are deeply intertwined with the broader history of Yachats and the Siuslaw River, which had a significant influence on the towns development. The parks name is a nod to its association with the ocean and whales, serving as a constant reminder of their importance in the region. Today, Whale Park remains an integral part of Yachats local culture and continues to draw visitors who come to appreciate its distinctive characteristics and stunning setting.