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Mingus Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,780 Google reviews · Running trail in Coos Bay, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mingus Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tree-topped park with a playground, lakeside walking trails, an outdoor pool & Japanese garden.
What runners say about Mingus Park
“It could use a little more upkeep, and have the water ways and streams cleaned out; maybe a "community clean-up day" would be a great way to liven up the park a little.”
“Absolutely gorgeous there's a big hill going into the park its pretty hard on the older folk but worth it”
While on my way to a Korean restaurant, I discovered this wonderfully maintained park, perfect for a dog walk. The light rain made for an ideal and very pleasant stroll, with plenty of interesting sights. It was a thoroughly relaxing walk, and I definitely recommend it!
There’s a paved trail around the pond with lots of ducks, cute tranquil Asian inspired bamboo garden with the pretty red bridge. Surrounding the park is forest areas with many dirt trails, looks like some dirt bike trails too. I took a jog through the mix of the forest dirt trails and around the pond.
I've enjoyed the paved paths in this park for years now. Today we decided to jump the track and found so many more trails up the hillside and under some magnificent trees. It was so beautiful and it renewed a part of me. I think it was the first time my rescue dog ever saw such a beautiful and tranquil place.
We loved this park. It's a great place for a walk. Very beautiful. It could use a little more upkeep, and have the water ways and streams cleaned out; maybe a "community clean-up day" would be a great way to liven up the park a little. Either way we love it here.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely gorgeous there's a big hill going into the park its pretty hard on the older folk but worth it”
“A great park, with a lake and a small pond, bridges, grass, playground, picnic areas, a lovely place for a stroll or walking your dog or just sitting and relaxing.”
“There’s a paved trail around the pond with lots of ducks, cute tranquil Asian inspired bamboo garden with the pretty red bridge.”
Plan your run at Mingus Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecoosbayor.gov
- Phone(541) 267-1360
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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