June 12, 2026 3:50 a.m.

The Douglas County Parks Department, in partnership with the Oregon State Marine Board and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, have announced upcoming temporary staggered closures of the east and west boat docks, ramps and associated parking areas at Cooper Creek County Park.

A county release said this is to accommodate a much-anticipated marine infrastructure improvement project. The project includes replacement of both boat docks and parking lot paving designed to improve public access, safety, and recreational boating opportunities.

The east boat ramp, dock and parking lot, located on the east end of the reservoir off Cooper Creek Road, will be closed beginning on Tuesday, June 17th. This will be for construction activities, including boarding dock replacement, parking lot resurfacing and related accessibility improvements. Contractors anticipate completing work and reopening the facility by June 22nd. However, construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Throughout this phase of the project, the west boat ramp will remain open and available for public boat launching and recreational use.

The west boat ramp, dock and parking lot, located off Edgewater Drive adjacent to the front entrance of the park and dam, will close beginning July 5th to allow for similar improvements. The facility is expected to reopen by September 4th. During this phase, visitors will be directed to use the east boat ramp for boating access and recreational activities.

Project funding comes from a variety of sources including county, state, and federal dollars, along with some assistance from non-profit organizations.

Cooper Creek County Park is located approximately three miles southeast of Sutherlin and provides access to the 166-acre Cooper Creek Reservoir.

For more information about the Douglas County Parks Department, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/802/Parks