Mingus Park
Serene beauty in the heart of the city
Library
Library work tables allow you to comfortably read, write and compile research.
Tree Planting
The Board has the primary responsibility to study, investigate, develop, and to update periodically a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal and disposition of all street and park trees.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The City of Coos Bay utilizes committees, commissions and boards to assist in governing. These smaller groups are able to study their specific area in depth and make reports and recommendations to the City Council. Each group has specific duties and responsibilities dictated by City Charter and Ordinance.
Helpful Links
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Sunset Bay Golf Course
Sunset Bay Golf Course in located three miles south of the community of Charleston adjoining Sunset Bay State Park. This is a family-friendly course in a natural valley setting adjacent to camping, picnicking and the beach.
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Watson Ranch
Watson Ranch Golf, located south of Coos Bay, is open year-round and is a semi‐private course open to the public with golf pro and driving range. The par 72 course has 18 unique holes in a natural forested and wetlands setting.
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On Broadway Thespians, Inc.
On Broadway Thespians (OBT) produce quality theater for the community in an intimate playhouse setting, unique to this region. OBT has staged diverse productions, from current Broadway hits to relatively unknown scripts, from new plays by local authors to adaptations developed specifically for the OBT stage.
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Charter Communications
Provides cable TV service, telephone, and internet service.
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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area extends for 40 miles along the Oregon Coast, from Florence to Coos Bay, and is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. While famous for its off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding opportunities, the Oregon Dunes also offers many areas for those who are not OHV enthusiasts, including hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, sand play and beach access. The Visitor Information Center is located at the mid-point of the Dunes along Highway 101 in Reedsport, Oregon.
FAQs
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× What times are the parks open?
Mingus Park is open to the public 24/7. All other parks and public areas are for day use only, so open from dawn to dusk.
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× Am I required to have my dog on a leash ?
All dogs shall be on a leash and shall be controlled by the owner at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the beach and swimming area of Empire Lakes. Owners are required to remove and deposit all dog feces in appropriate trash receptacles.
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× Can I camp in any of the parks?
Camping is not allowed in city parks. The only exceptions are for a city of Coos Bay park host, or a group with permission via a special events permit from Public Works and Development Department.
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× Can I reserve a gazebo or picnic table at Mingus Park?
The amphitheater and adjacent gazebo, near the swimming pool, can be reserved with a Special Event Application; there is no fee for this. The gazebo by the children's play area and picnic tables at Mingus Park are not able to be reserved, but are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please be courteous so that everyone can enjoy the facilities.
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× Is smoking allowed in parks?
Smoking is not allowed within 25 feet of designated play structures within any city park, and not allowed at all in Mingus Park. The boundaries of Mingus Park includes but is not limited to the skateboard park, tennis court, basketball court, softball/baseball area, Frisbee golf course, pool, play structures, gazebos, trails and paths, and the sidewalks on Commercial Ave and N 8th Street which abut the park.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission functions primarily as a comprehensive planning body by proposing policy and legislation to the city council and by implementing regulations relating to the growth and development of the community.
The Planning Commission is a seven-member citizen advisory board appointed by the City Council. It is the decision-making authority for many land use applications. It also makes recommendations to the City Council on land use planning issues. The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Its meetings are open to the public.
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Christine Coles, Chair | 12/31/2019 |
| Jim Berg | 12/31/2021 |
| Bill Davis | 12/31/2022 |
| Amy Aguirre | 12/31/2022 |
| Jeff Marineau | 12/31/2021 |
| Chris Hood | 12/31/2019 |
| Rex Miller | 12/31/2019 |
Tree Board
Tree Board
The Board has the primary responsibility to study, investigate, develop, and to update periodically a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal and disposition of all street and park trees.
The Board meets quarterly. Municiple Code Chapter 8.30
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Ariann Lyons [Parks Rep.] | 06/30/2020 |
| Rex Miller | 06/30/2019 |
| Meredith Childs | 06/30/2019 |
| Blair Holman | 06/30/2019 |
| Catherine Walworth [DT Assc. Rep] | 06/30/2020 |
| Cora Vandervelden | 06/30/2020 |
| Grant Walding | 06/30/2019 |
| Brian Allen | 06/30/2020 |
Design Assistance Team
Design Assistance Team
The Committee functions as an advisory body in implementing and interpreting architectural design review as set forth in the City of Coos Bay land development ordinance.
The Committee meets on an as needed basis.
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Hilary Baker | 12/31/2020 |
| MJ Koreiva | 12/31/2020 |
| Andrew Locati | 12/31/2021 |
| Ariann Lyons | 12/31/2021 |
| Shaun Gibbs | 12/31/2020 |
| Sarah Recken | 12/13/2021 |
| Robert Sasanoff | 12/31/2021 |
Parks Commission
Overseeing, developing and protecting our parks
The Parks Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in the planning and development of city parks. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and serve four-year terms.
The Parks Commission meets monthly or as needed.
Parks Commission Municipal Code 2.30
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Christine Coles [ Planning Rep.] | 12/31/2019 |
| Beverly Meyers | 12/31/2020 |
| Ariann Lyons | 12/31/2022 |
| Shaun Gibbs | 12/31/2020 |
| Bill Otton | 12/31/2022 |
| Patty Scott | 12/31/2020 |
| Sam Crowley | 12/31/2022 |
| Carmen Matthews [Council Rep.] | 12/15/2022 |
The commission shall review and recommend to the council, shall coordinate with the planning commission as appropriate, and shall assist staff in the preparation of parks plans, site and building designs, development standards, and recreation services. These general duties include, but are not limited to: the identification of potential new sites to be added to the park and recreation system; recommendations on acquisition of park and recreation property including fund raising, grant assistance, or other revenue sources; recommendations on designation of open space; and recommendations on development of pedestrian trails and bike ways for accessibility to and within the park system for recreation and for transportation within the city.
Library Board
Library Board
The Board has powers and duties which are assigned or delegated to it by the Charter, ordinances, or resolutions of the City of Coos Bay.
The Board meets the third Wednesday of each month. ORDINANCE
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Steve Metz | 06/30/2021 |
| Kathy Erickson | 06/30/2021 |
| Curt Benward | 06/30/2022 |
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Alissa Pruess |
06/30/2022 |
| Bob More | 06/30/2019 |
| James Moore | 06/30/2020 |
| Gina Sutherland | 06/30/2019 |
| Drew Farmer [Council Rep.] |
Budget Committee
Budget Committee
The Committee meets in April of each year.
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Patrick Terry | 12/31/2020 |
| Harold Folker | 12/31/2021 |
| Steve Horne | 12/31/2021 |
| Melissa Cribbins | 12/31/2019 |
| Roy Metzger | 12/31/2020 |
| Joseph Monahan | 12/31/2021 |
| Curt Benward | 12/31/2019 |