If you are thinking of re-locating, the Reedsport / Winchester
Bay area is a wonderful choice. Our charming coastal community offers a
temperate climate, excellent schools and medical care, a variety of shopping,
and a host of amenities to round out leisure activities.
CLIMATE
Our climate appeals to many, as do the beautiful changes of the seasons. Winters
tend to be somewhat rainy, but otherwise mild. Temperatures fluctuate between
about 37-51 degrees, with a rare cold snap blessing us with a light dusting of snow.
Winter is a favorite time for whale watchers and storm watchers.
Spring is heralded with the emergence of new leaves on the trees and newborns
at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area chasing each other around like children under
their mothers' watchful eyes. Summer blesses us with temperatures mostly in the
70s and recreational opportunities abound at nearby beaches, lakes and dunes.
Fall arrives with a kaleidoscope of shades of oranges, yellows and reds sprinkled
amid the dark evergreen forest, and a slight crispness to the air.
SCHOOLS
The Reedsport School District is committed to individualized attention and
putting students first in the pursuit of excellence. With an enrollment of 900,
101 highly-trained faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach
his or her potential. Emphasizing skills that are needed to lead successful and
fulfilling lives, the curriculum is coordinated among three schools to meet the
rigorous standards of the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century.
Highland Elementary School is one of three schools in Oregon to implement the
core knowledge curriculum, a sequenced program for teaching essential concepts
in math, science, history, geography, language and fine arts. Conversational
Spanish beginning in the second grade and weekly swimming, music and art lessons
are other benefits.
Reedsport Junior/Senior High School is committed to preparing youth for their
chosen roles in society as independent citizens. Students must take four years
of progressive courses in each of five core areas: language, arts, mathematics,
science, social studies and life skills, including physical education, health,
computer technology and personal finance. A new state-of-the-art technology lab
instructs business, industrial and publishing technology courses. Our students
benefited from scholarship awards totaling more than $408,137 in 2000.
Athletics include: football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball,
wrestling, swimming, cross-country, track and golf.
Southwestern Oregon Community College is located in nearby Coos Bay, and
extension courses are conveniently offered at the Reedsport Junior/Senior High
School campus.
HEALTH CARE
The best in medical care is available at Lower Umpqua Hospital. An extended care
facility is also housed in one wing of the hospital. Two medical clinics have a
total of nine health care providers on staff to serve you. Specialists serve the
community on a regular schedule for appointments.
Three dentists, and an eye clinic are also available in Reedsport. We are also
about 70 miles from the Veteran's Hospital in Roseburg.
HOUSING
Several Real Estate offices in town can help you locate your dream house. There
are many housing opportunities in town, or just a short drive away for those who
yearn for the country! A call to any of the local realtors can help you find a
home to purchase, or a house or apartment to rent, or land to build that dream
house.
Reedsport also has several mobile home parks, a retirement apartment complex,
many senior apartments and a beautiful mobile village. Senior transportation is
available to take you shopping or to doctors' appointments. Special day trips
are also offered to other nearby communities for outings.
RELOCATION PACKET
Reedsport / Winchester Bay is a wonderful place to call "home". Consider a visit
to our community to experience the quality of life we appreciate. You can also
request our Relocation Packet, and we will gladly send you an informative look
at our community complete with brochures and a community profile.
The
Reedsport / Winchester Bay area would love to be your new home town. Please
consider a visit to look us over. Please check our Welcome to Reedsport page for
lots of information about our area.
If you didn't find what you are looking for call the Reedsport / Winchester Bay
Chamber of Commerce (800) 247-2155 for a relocation packet.
Our Office is located in the Oregon Dunes NRA Building at the junction of
Highways 101 & 38
855 Highway Avenue
Reedsport, Oregon
Visitor Center hours are
Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
From
June 1st through September 1st
we are also open Saturdays and Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
