Mingus Park
Serene beauty in the heart of the city
Library
Resources 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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Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal
Safety and emergency information from the State of Oregon Fire Marshal.
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Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
The Port of Coos Bay is Oregon’s largest deep-draft port and is the trade and commercial center of the Oregon Southern Coast. The Port operates the Charleston Marina, North Spit Barge Slip, and owns the rail line between Coos Bay and Eugene.
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Coos Bay Sanitary Service
Coos Bay Sanitary Service and Les' Sanitary are both subsidiaries of Waste Connections and provide collection, transfer and recycling services. The office is closed on major holidays, but all of garbage and recycling routes run as scheduled.
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NW Natural
NW Natural provides residential and commercial natural gas service. Headquartered in Portland, NW Natural is the largest independent natural gas utility in the Pacific Northwest.
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Marshfield Sun Printing Museum
The Marshfield Sun Printing Museum is a unique turn-of-the-century newspaper office and job printing shop that features displays of antique printing presses and newspaper and photo-related exhibits. The five-sided building contains all of the type cases and printing equipment used by The Marshfield Sun Newspaper, a weekly that began publication in 1891 and continued until 1944. At that time it was the oldest newspaper in Oregon continuously published by one editor. The museum also exhibits photographs of early Marshfield (now called Coos Bay) working waterfront and river based-transportation.
FAQs
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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.
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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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× 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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× 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.
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. The Planning Commission is also the decision-making authority for some land use applications. The Planning Commission holds public meetings the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall.
Agendas & Minutes - April 2020 to current
Agendas & Minutes - March 2020 & prior
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Patrick Terry | 12/31/2023 |
| Jim Berg | 12/31/2025 |
| Bill Davis | 12/31/2022 |
| Amy Aguirre - Chair | 12/31/2022 |
| Jeff Marineau | 12/31/2025 |
| Josh Stevens | 12/31/2023 |
| Rex Miller | 12/31/2023 |
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 |
| Carmen Matthews [Parks Rep.] | 06/30/2024 |
| Rex Miller | 06/30/2023 |
| Meredith Childs | 06/30/2023 |
| Chris Eades | 06/30/2023 |
| Catherine Walworth [DT Assc. Rep] | 06/30/2024 |
| Cora Vandervelden | 06/30/2024 |
| Haley Lagasse | 06/30/2023 |
| Patrick Bringardner | 06/30/2024 |
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 |
| Judith Lousier | 12/31/2024 |
| MJ Koreiva | 12/31/2024 |
| Andrew Locati | 12/31/2025 |
| Ariann Lyons | 12/31/2025 |
| Vacant Position | 12/31/2020 |
| Ryan Tuss | 12/13/2025 |
| Victoria Crumpacker | 12/31/2025 |
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 |
| Bill Davis [ Planning Rep.] | 12/31/2024 |
| Beverly Meyers | 12/31/2024 |
| Ariann Lyons | 12/31/2022 |
| Colleen "CoCo" Sutton | 12/31/2024 |
| Bill Otton | 12/31/2022 |
| Patty Scott | 12/31/2024 |
| 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.
The Parks Commission follows the Parks Master Plan.
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 |
| Gina Sutherland | 06/30/2025 |
| Janice Langlinais | 06/30/2025 |
| Ida Jo Gates | 06/30/2026 |
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Jenni DeLeon |
06/30/2026 |
| Bob More | 06/30/2023 |
| James Moore | 06/30/2024 |
| Peggy Christensen | 06/30/2023 |
| Rob Miles [Council Rep.] |
Budget Committee
Budget Committee
The Committee meets in April of each year.
| MEMBERS | TERM ENDING |
| Rick Rehfeld | 12/31/2023 |
| Harold Folker |
12/31/2024 |
| Steve Horne | 12/31/2024 |
| Ali Mageehon | 12/31/2022 |
| Colleen "CoCo" Sutton | 12/31/2023 |
| Eli Gonzalez | 12/31/2024 |
| Brenda Brecke | 12/31/2022 |