Driven by a desire to bring the story of the early pioneer settlement alive for visitors to the park, an innovative approach was selected to tell the story of the early mission.  Oregon State Parks Trust helped to raise $125,780 to develop the Willamette Mission Ghost Structure and provide two interpretative kiosks.  The Ghost Structure - an open sided metal structure which depicts the mission buildings and is located on the original mission site - is an acceptable interpretative method for National Register sites and places the visitor within the context of the site and era.  This structure is clearly visible from the interpretative trail and kiosks located on the west bank of Mission Lake in the park.  Over 276,562 visitors enjoy this park annually and the trail system leading to the site is ADA accessible.