Facility Overview

Situated in the historic heart of Coquille, Oregon, 117 North (at 117 N Central Blvd) occupies a prominent town-center footprint with a storied past. Formerly the location of the First National Bank of Coquille—established in the early 1900s by civic founder Andrew Jackson Sherwood—this central property has transitioned into an open-air surface parking and gathering lot, often recognized locally alongside Old National Bank Park. The lot features an open-grade, ground-level surface layout designed for quick pull-in parking and immediate pedestrian access to the surrounding commercial core.

Because the facility is a completely open-air lot with no overhead decks, low-hanging ceilings, or entry barriers, it provides unrestricted vertical clearance. This makes 117 North an ideal parking choice for standard passenger cars, large four-wheel-drive pickup trucks (such as Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado models), full-size SUVs, passenger vans, and work trucks. High-clearance vehicles equipped with rooftop carriers, commercial ladder racks, or outdoor recreational gear like kayaks and bicycles can maneuver and park here without the clearance concerns typical of multi-level garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility's prime placement along North Central Boulevard puts drivers within short, level walking distance of Coquille’s key municipal, cultural, and retail hubs:

• Sawdust Theatre: Located just one block west on North Adams Street (approx. 2-minute walk), this beloved historic theater stages popular old-time community melodramas throughout the summer.
• Coos County Courthouse & Administration: Situated within a 3- to 5-minute stroll along Central Boulevard and Baxter Street, making the lot exceptionally convenient for jury duty, legal proceedings, and county administration visits.
• Coquille Valley Museum & Historical Society: Situated only 2 minutes away on foot, showcasing regional logging, indigenous, and railroad history.
• Coquille Community Building & Public Library: Located a quick 3-minute walk north along Birch Street, hosting city meetings, public library resources, and seasonal community activities.
• Sturdivant Park & Coquille Riverfront: Under a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles) south, where visitors can access boat launches, walking paths, riverside picnic shelters, and annual town festivities like Coquille River Days.
• Downtown Dining & Cafes: Direct walking proximity to neighborhood favorites such as The Coffee Connection, Frazier's Bakery, Coquille Broiler, and local downtown shops.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

117 North offers straightforward street ingress and egress directly from North Central Boulevard, with seamless connections via East 1st Street and East 2nd Street. Due to Coquille’s classic grid layout, entering and exiting the lot is stress-free, even during local celebrations or community events when cross-streets experience peak activity.

For regional connectivity, the lot sits less than a minute from Oregon Route 42 (Hwy 42), the southern Oregon coast’s primary east-west arterial highway connecting Coquille to US Highway 101 (Bandon, Coos Bay, and North Bend) to the west and Interstate 5 (Roseburg) to the east. Public transit users benefit from regional bus and dial-a-ride connections provided by Coos County Area Transit (CCAT), which serves downtown Coquille and connects commuters to neighboring coastal communities.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level, street-grade parking spaces that allow for uncomplicated driving and reversing.
• Unobstructed Headroom: Zero height restrictions, accommodating high-roof vans, tall trucks, and vehicles with top cargo containers.
• Town-Center Pedestrian Proximity: Direct sidewalk connectivity leading instantly into Coquille’s shopping and government core.
• Civic Lighting: Beneficiary of municipal street lighting along Central Boulevard for evening and nighttime visibility.
• Accessible Stalls: Level surface and barrier-free curb approaches ensuring convenient access for motorists with mobility needs.

Ideal For

• Civic and County Visitors: Individuals conducting business at the Coos County Courthouse, clerk offices, or City Hall.
• Local Eventgoers: Patrons attending live evening productions at the Sawdust Theatre or downtown parades and festivals.
• Downtown Shoppers and Diners: Visitors grabbing a quick bite, meeting colleagues at local bakeries, or browsing downtown antique stores.
• Outdoor Travelers & Roadtrippers: Drivers exploring Oregon Route 42 who need an easily accessible stopping point for local exploration and Coquille River excursions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Event Day Awareness: During summer performances at the Sawdust Theatre or community running events at the Old National Bank lot, arrive 15–20 minutes early to secure your preferred space.
• GPS Navigation: Program your GPS to "117 N Central Blvd, Coquille, OR" for direct curb-side guidance between East 1st and East 2nd Streets.
• Vehicle Security: While Coquille is a quiet, close-knit rural community, always ensure vehicle windows are rolled up, doors are locked, and valuables are kept out of plain view.
• Oversized Towing: While the lot accommodates large pickups and vans with ease, vehicles hauling long travel trailers or oversized boat trailers should check space depth prior to pulling in to avoid blocking traffic lanes.