Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-12 Impact to Coos Bay City Parks, March 24

Per Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-12, “Individuals may go outside for outside recreational activities (walking, hiking, etc.), but must limit those activities to non-contact, and are prohibited from engaging in outdoor activities where it is not possible to maintain appropriate social distancing (six feet or more between individuals)”. The Governor’s executive order further states, “I order the immediate closure of all pools, skate parks, outdoor sports courts, and playground equipment areas”. For your health and safety, and in compliance with the Governor’s executive order, commencing at 5:00 p.m. today, March 23rd all playground equipment areas at City of Coos Bay parks along with basketball courts, ballfields, tennis courts, skate park, and Mingus Park pool are closed to the public until further notice. Signs and/or barricades will be posted where practical to advise citizens of these closures. Any questions can be directed to the City of Coos Bay Public Works Department at 541-269-8918.