Great fenced in and open unfenced areas. The walk around…read morethe hillside gives great views of the river and surrounding areas.

I like this dog park, but be warned. There is a fenced area for small dogs, but the rest has no…read morefence. That isn't a problem for me, but it might be for you if your dog tends to run away when it gets a taste of freedom. That being said, the park is huge and there are no worries about using a chuckit and letting those balls fly. There is an agility area if you and your dog are into that (my dog ignores it). There is also a creek which I haven't explored yet but will. There are restrooms, a bucket for doggie water, and poop bags. I've seen the bag dispenser empty once so it does happen. Of course some don't pick up after their dogs but that happens everywhere. I haven't seen a huge accumulation of dog poop so far. I do clean it up when I see it.

This is a great urban-type park in the northwestern section of Coos Bay. 120 acres of natural area…read moreencompass the Empire Lakes complex, protected coastal dunes, and forest land. The park has two main entrances, although park trails may be reached from surrounding neighborhoods. The main park entrances are on the north end of Ackerman Street, and on Hull Street off Newmark near Southwestern Oregon Community College and the Walmart. No motor boats are permitted on the lakes so you don't have to listen to roaring engines. However, there is a launch for canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats. The City says there are over 5 miles of incredibly well-marked asphalt-paved pedestrian and cycling trails. Watch out for the tree roots though. The Empire Lakes are home to a variety of fish (Bass, Blugill, Perch, Catfish), waterfowl and other birds. On a recent walk we saw: Mallards Double-crested Cormorants Osprey Turkey Vultures Western/Glaucous-winged Gulls Rufous/Allen's Hummingbirds Steller's Jays American Crows Common Ravens Violet-green Swallows Barn Swallows Bushtits (a nesting pair) American Robins Song Sparrows Dark-eyed Juncos (Oregon type) Black Phoebes Common Starlings Facilities are pretty basic, but then there is no use fee either. *** Park history (from bayareablaster.com): Originally known as Empire Lakes Park, John Topits - a former Coos Bay city councilman - proposed building the park back in 1977. John's enthusiasm and guidance were instrumental in making the place it is today. For over 20 years (beginning in 1977), John (and many other volunteers) spent countless hours upgrading, cleaning and maintaining the trails. The local National Guard Unit also donated over 2,500 hours of time in making improvements. This was truly a community effort and it fulfilled a special dream for John Topits. The Topits Family has preserved John Topits's scrapbook. It is available on the bayareablaster.com website.

A very nice park & lake tucked away in an urban neighborhood. Quite honestly, the Mrs & I stumbled…read moreupon it as we drove by. No fees & a nice parking area as you enter off of Hull street, close to Newmark. They don't allow motorized boats, but we spotted a couple of kayaks floating by, with the occupant casting a fishing line out. Beautiful scenery with well maintained, mostly shaded, asphalt trails. Very peaceful & the people we did see on the trail were polite & cordial.

Very nice dog park! Water spigot on site. The location was incorrect on the map. It is located on…read morethe SW quadrant of the Bandon City Park "circle" on the west side of town.

This is the 116th dog park we have visited. We loved it! It had everything we needed, and then…read moresome. This will be a quick review so I can get back on the road. We hit five dog parks yesterday so you can imagine how delayed I would be if I reviewed everything right now. Two sections (big and small) Double gate on main section Grass Bags Trash Water Great parking Bathrooms across the way Picnic table in big section Bench out front See the sign out front asking for volunteers to help maintain this awesome dog park!!! BIG THUMBS UP!!

If you want to get away from the city buzz, just come to this park and take a stroll along the duck…read morepond to find the Japanese gardens. There, you will find peace and tranquility. Very easy trails to walk on. I even saw some older people in wheelchairs using the path.

Now this is truly a hidden gem!…read more I wasn't expecting too much from this park. We just wanted to go for a stroll after our long drive to Coos Bay. We were able to get in an hour stroll because we walked through the disc golf area. There's plenty of parking. And the bathrooms near the swimming pool were very clean.

Traveling down I5 and searched for dog parks. Wow! So happy we pulled off. Huge park and our dog…read moreloved it. Even has wash area to rinse dirty feet. Thank you so much for offering such a great stop.

It's a very cute and large dog park. The entrance can be muddy though. There are chairs and benches…read moreso you and your dog can enjoy a sunny afternoon there. It seems like not many people go there so it can be quiet

We stayed for a month and it was a perfect stay! It's a quiet neighborhood with clean amenities…read more It's a short skip to Salmon Harbor and Reedsport. (We walked to Salmon Harbor for dinner a few nights.) Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The convenient store in the front has what you might need for last minute snacks and food items you may have forgotten at the store! Brenda was the best part of check in and a great resource of the area. We will be back!

I've been a customer of this RV park for years. The new owner's remarkable work over the past…read moredecade has transformed the park. Recently, they've expanded the park's back area to include eight premium RV sites with breathtaking views. The friendly and attentive staff is always ready to assist you with any questions or needs you may have. I highly recommend this place to my friends.

Love it !I bring my dogs often. $5 to let them run, $10 for the lure course. Well worth it. In…read morethe country but close to highway 5. Beautiful country side and the owner, Shannon, is friendly and obviously loves dogs. I return often

First off this place is fantastic. If you travel with your pup or live in the area you should 100%…read morestop in and let your pup get a ton of exercise. That being said this place is a business and not a standard "dog park" like I thought it was. But Shannon (owner) was very understanding and went above and beyond all my expectations of a paid for dog experience. I have traveled coast to coast with my dog and never have come across a better experience with my dog. Yes you do pay a small entry fee but with the equipment/toys she has makes it worth every penny. I wish there was something like this close to my house. Highly recommend.

Rest area is very clean! Nice covered patio to eat lunch. (Stop by the truck stop/gas station…read moreright off of the off ramp where you can get snacks or lunch.) There is a small fenced area for your dog. We always stop here when we're going South in the Fall and returning North in the Spring.

This is a nicely maintained rest stop along Interstate 5. We weren't traveling with our pooch but…read morethere is a specific area for dogs, which was nice to see. There are a number of tables for those that need more than a quick pit stop and some beautiful photos can be taken with the fields of pine trees that are the backdrop here. The restrooms are relatively clean and there is plenty of parking.

Cool area but no longer an active/fenced "dog park". Just a heads up, no hard feelings.read more

No fenced play area as advertised. Looks like a homeless camp. We turned around and left.read more

GOOD: This is a nice park with plenty of amenities. Unlike many Oregon State Parks, the sites are…read morewell separated and offer some sense of privacy. There's a small sand beach on the lake, a playground, lots of open spaces and some trails. The lake has a 10mph speed limit so you don't have to suffer from the wakeboard/ski crowd and their blaring stereos competing for whose music is least bad. ATVs aren't allowed to operate there either so it stays mostly quiet. BAD: To no fault of the park, it is at the base of a grade on Hwy 101 and so the noise of trucks (and the cosplaying 'look at me' guys on Harley's) climbing and Jake braking while descending the hill really makes relaxing outside when it's otherwise quiet difficult to impossible. You can hear the louder ATV's on the dunes to the west too. The weekdays are especially bad for trucks. As you've probably gathered, I like my outdoors quiet, so if you're a party camper who makes noise, this noise probably just fine and this would be a 5 star park. If you like quiet, then 3.

Nice clean place. Lots of amenities including showers, stalls, and firewood for sale. Great hiking…read moretrails, nearby lake, biking, fishing, playground, volleyball court, and dog friendly yurt rentals. Most areas are shaded by old tall trees. Typical site like the others along the coast but not a ton of partying or kids here this weekend. Quiet but spaces are too close to other sites for my taste. Roadway can be a bit tight for RV maneuverability depending on the size of your rig.