Welcome to the City of Coos Bay! With a population of 15,967, this is the largest city on the Oregon Coast. Coos Bay, which was previously named Marshfield (name changed in 1944), is a great place to live and work. The City operates on a Council/Manager form of government with a Mayor and six Councilors, all volunteer positions, elected by the citizens.
Surrounded by emerald forests, the mighty Pacific Ocean, and the Bay (Coos Bay), the City of Coos Bay celebrates a rich history as a shipbuilding and lumber shipping center and a regional hub for Oregon’s south coast. Coos Bay and its sister city, North Bend, form a commercial and retail center with professional, medical, educational, and media services. The City is working to redevelop its historically industrial waterfront.
The City of Coos Bay’s completely automated public library is part of the Coos County Library system with an online catalogue and reciprocal usage service throughout the nation. Public safety is a priority, and the City of Coos Bay is proud of its Police and Fire Departments; the new fire hall is a source of community pride.
Fostering and educating the youth is a high priority. Coos Bay School District #9 serves approximately 3,600 students, K-12, and there are also additional private school options. Marshfield High School students excel in many fields. A few examples include involvement in international forensic competitions and national recognition for journalism publications. The Boys and Girls Club provides year-round athletic, dance, and educational programs. Coos Art Museum and other programs provide opportunities for artistic expression.
Southwestern Oregon Community College is the area’s higher learning center with a 125-acre campus, and a university center that coordinates programs from Oregon universities. Undergraduate degrees are offered in numerous fields.
Bay Area Hospital is a 172-bed publicly owned acute care facility with more than 130 physicians and 1,000 employees. There are also numerous medical and retirement facilities within the community.
Visit downtown’s Coos Art Museum for world class exhibits. Enjoy the nationally acclaimed Oregon Coast Music Festival in July. Visit the annual holiday lights display with over 275,000 lights at nearby Shore Acres State Park in December. Coos Bay’s downtown farmer’s market on Wednesdays is popular with residents and visitors during the summer months. With the ocean just a few miles away, the Bay, and abundant coastal rivers and forests, residents enjoy great fishing and a wide variety of outdoor activities.
Coos Bay is a proud community with a rich heritage and a “can-do” attitude. Get to know us. Get involved. Come to visit and stay. Start a business. Enjoy our community!
Mayor Crystal Shoji
Mission Statement
The Mission of the City of Coos Bay is to work as a stable, progressive municipality to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through a government that is accessible to everyone and dedicated to the development of a diversified economy, sound fiscal planning and the preservation and enhancement of the cultural, historical and natural beauty of our area.
Vision Statement
Create a safe, clean and inviting City that protects and enhances our unique culture, history, and environment by working in a collaborative partnership that creates opportunities for the South Coast Region through living wages and affordable housing.
Welcome to the City of Coos Bay! With a population of 15,967, this is the largest city on the Oregon Coast. Coos Bay, which was previously named Marshfield (name changed in 1944), is a great place to live and work. The City operates on a Council/Manager form of government with a Mayor and six Councilors, all volunteer positions, elected by the citizens. 
Southwestern Oregon Community College is the area’s higher learning center with a 125-acre campus, and a university center that coordinates programs from Oregon universities. Undergraduate degrees are offered in numerous fields.
