Claude and Mary Swingle purchased Westgate Motel and Trailer Park in 1971. Mary owned an art supply business with shops located in The Dalles, OR and Long Beach, WA. Her idea was to use the Park as a venue for budding artists.

She offered art classes featuring leading local artists teaching at the Park during the summer months with students coming from all over the Northwest.

Through the years many upgrades were made to the Park. Upon the deaths of Claude and Mary, their children and spouses inherited the Park. Changes to the Park have continued.

All cabins were recently updated. The Rec Center has new cooking facilities, refrigerator, television, games, and expanded Wi-Fi. It is intended to be a fun place to accommodate family gatherings; some have been coming for three generations. The Rec Center is an ideal place to hold family reunions, or an informal place to get together with friends staying at the Park. It has always been a focal point of our guests.

The improvements made over almost 40 years have made the Park a great place to stay and enjoy the best of the Coast!