The Coos Bay Downtown Association and the City of Coos Bay would like to extend an invitation to participate in 4th of July in the Park. Spend the day with family and friends in Coos Bay’s beautiful Mingus Park. Events include the Boy Scouts Hamburger Stand fundraiser, Smokey the Bear with the Coos Forest Protective Association, ODFW’s fishing pond, art, furry friends, and more from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Plus, Free Swim at Mingus Park Pool from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Firecracker Run Fourth of July at Mingus Park
Join fellow runners and walkers on July 4, 2024 at Mingus Park for the annual Firecracker Run! There will be a 1/2-mile kid’s run and the 4K for grown-ups. Kid’s run is 1.5 times around the lake. The 4K is three times around the lake followed by a huge hill in the park. You will then run on city streets, down another Mingus Park dirt trail, and finish on the paved path by the lake. 10 a.m. – 1/2 mile kid’s run – Free! 10:15 a.m. (or whenever the kid’s run is over) – 4K Grown-up Run/Walk Free for South Coast Running Club members, but please sign up online to help make race morning less crazy! $10 for non-members. Register online here! Become a member and race for free!
Mingus Park Community Building Open House
Formerly known as the Scout Cabin at Mingus Park, Coos Bay, the newly named Mingus Park Community Building is holding an open house on Thursday, July 4th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 850 W. Park Rd., the Historic Community Building allows one to step back in time and discover the fascinating history behind the building and how you can help with the safety and stabilization efforts for the cabin.