Access: From US 101 in downtown Coos
Bay, head west on Commercial Street eight blocks. Then turn right on 10th Street and proceed two
blocks to Mingus Park. Setting and Attractions: A paved trail encompasses a large man-made pond
with three water fountains, waterfowl (ducks, geese and some seagulls),
plants and a small island with a miniature lighthouse. There is also a playground for children and several picnic
areas with tables, including a large gazebo with tables. A highlight is a Japanese garden with small man-made
waterfalls, wooden boardwalks, an arch bridge, and beautiful flowering
plants and other foliage. Upper
natural trails include a frisbee golf course and walk through a large
stand of second growth trees. Open
year round. Main Trail: The paved trail encircles Mingus Lake with benches along the way to gaze at waterfowl or people biking, jogging and roller blading around the loop. This is a popular park for both Coos Bay and North Bend residents. Natural Trails: At the southern end of the lake is a Japanese garden.
From here, there is a network of natural trails going around the
garden and continuing up through the stand of timber.
A little ways up the trail is a frisbee golf course.
There are several entrances and exits to and from the neighboring
area to these trails. Mosquito
repellant is recommended! For
more information, trail conditions and maps contact:
The City of Coos Bay at (541)269-8918 or visit their web site at
www.coosbay.org |
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