With summer approaching, coastal residents and visitors alike are dusting off their flip-flops to see if they are fit for another tour of duty. While some will be deemed worthy of another whirl on the Lincoln City sands, others face one final journey to the trash can. But now, one local retailer is offering these tired specimens a chance for a whole new life — to support the pitter patter of tiny feet as part of a children’s playground. Old Navy has partnered with New Jersey-based recycling firm TerraCycle to collect old flip-flops and transform them into four playground surfaces across the country. Stores across the country, including the Lincoln City branch at the Tanger Outlet Center, started collecting on Earth Day, April 22, and will continue to accept donations through May 21. Kerry Emmons, Old Navy district manager for Oregon, said the company is hoping for a strong response.