Hoffman Memorial State Wayside, State park and rest area in Coos County, Oregon, United States.
Hoffman Memorial State Wayside is a state park and rest stop near Coos Bay with shaded forest areas. The site features myrtlewood trees and open spaces designed for visitors to rest and enjoy outdoor surroundings without formal facilities.
The land was donated to Oregon in 1948 by the heirs of Henrietta Hoffman. This gift established the park as a permanent public space for the Coos County area.
The park's name honors a family that donated the land, showing how local individuals shaped public spaces. The shaded grove serves as a quiet gathering spot where visitors escape the busier coastal areas nearby.
Bring your own drinking water since none is available at the site. Visit on dry days to easily walk the shaded paths and rest areas without muddy conditions.
The myrtlewood trees here are relatives of bay laurel and their leaves can replace bay leaves in cooking. Most visitors overlook this practical use of a tree that grows naturally at this location.
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