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Parks commission extends Adopt a Park pilot through 2025, approves open‑house events
Summary
The Coos Bay Parks Commission voted to extend its Adopt a Park pilot through Dec. 31, 2025, and approved a slate of open‑house events (including an EPA 'burn wise' outreach day) to be hosted by the Adopt a Park program. Commissioners emphasized volunteer recruitment, public outreach and the program's role in maintenance and safety.
The Coos Bay Parks Commission voted to extend the Adopt a Park pilot program through the end of 2025 and approved a series of public open‑house events, including an EPA-linked burn‑wise session scheduled for February.
Commissioners said the pilot has yielded tangible maintenance outcomes such as trail markers, repaired benches and volunteer cleanups. The motion to extend the pilot passed by voice vote after a commissioner proposed adding the extension through the end of 2025; another motion to approve the January, February and May open‑house events with AAPP (Adopt a Park/Parks Program) hosting likewise carried.
Why it matters: Commissioners and community volunteers said the pilot supports grant readiness and park stewardship, and that continued outreach will help demonstrate usage and community benefit to funders. Coco, who presented the Adopt a Park update, outlined planned marker installations and noted the program’s role in maintaining Mingus Park features.
What the commission decided: A motion to continue the Adopt a Park pilot through Dec. 31, 2025, was moved, seconded and approved; a separate motion to authorize the open‑house events with AAPP hosting was likewise moved, seconded and approved. The record shows voice votes with no opposing members recorded.
Context and next steps: Commissioners asked staff to coordinate scheduling and publicity for the open houses and to look for ways to gather usage statistics that can support future grant applications. Staff noted the pilot is scheduled for review again in May when membership of the adopt‑a‑park group will have changed and vacancies will be addressed.
Ending: With both motions passed, the commission will incorporate the adopted events and extended pilot timeline into its 2025 work plan and follow up with staff reports on outreach and volunteer metrics.
