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City residents can participate in recreation activities at any recreation facility in <br />Eugene. However, there are no City recreation facilities in the study area. The City <br />applies a surcharge to the cost of some activities for non - residents. Cultural services <br />are primarily offered by the City of Eugene to the entire metropolitan area through <br />outdoor concerts in the Cuthbert Amphitheater and wide- ranging programming at <br />the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. The descriptions here will focus on the <br />local parks and recreation services available in the study area. <br />CITY OF EUGENE <br />The City of Eugene offers recreation services at Amazon Pool, Campbell Senior <br />Center, Echo Hollow Pool, Hilyard Community Center, Petersen Barn Community <br />Center, River House, Sheldon Pool and Community Center, and Washington Park <br />Center. Residents and non - residents may participate in recreation activities at any of <br />the facilities. Non- residents must pay a 20 1 /6 additional fee for most activities. <br />RIVER ROAD <br />There are currently four City of Eugene park sites in the River Road area: Rasor <br />Park, Walnut Grove Park, Bramblewood Park and Rosetta Place. The West Bank <br />Riverfront Park System, which is connected to the Riverbank Trail System, runs the <br />length of the River Road area along the Willamette River from the Greenway Bridge <br />(located at Fir Street) to River Avenue. In addition, there is a sports field located at <br />North Eugene High School. <br />Rasor Park, which is part of the West Bank Riverfront Park System, offers native <br />habitats and access to the Riverbank Trail System. Walnut Grove Park is mostly <br />natural open space with turtle habitat and Diana's Pond. Walnut Grove has been <br />closed to the public since the park was acquired from the County. Construction on <br />Walnut Grove is scheduled to begin in 2005; the park will open to the public when <br />the construction is completed. Bramblewood Park is within the city, and was <br />developed in 1998 using System Development Charges. The park has a playground <br />area and about half of it is a natural area. The City of Eugene acquired Rosetta Place, <br />but has not developed it yet. The City of Eugene currently has no plans in place for <br />further parks and open space improvements in the River Road area. <br />The Eugene School District 4J and the City of Eugene have completed a joint <br />project to create a sports field at North Eugene High School, which serves the dual <br />function of providing athletic facilities and more park space to the area. Additionally, <br />the City currently sponsors, in partnership with the Eugene School District 4J, after - <br />school activities at elementary and middle schools both in and out of Eugene. River <br />Road youth have access to these programs regardless of whether they live in or out <br />of the City. <br />SANTA CLARA <br />Other then the after - school activities at area elementary and middle schools co- <br />sponsored by the City of Eugene and the Eugene School District 4J, there are no <br />recreation services provided in the Santa Clara area. Residents in Santa Clara who <br />want to participate in City of Eugene recreation programs can travel.to recreation <br />Page 7-4 ECONorthwest October 2004 1 RR/SC Fiscal Analysis: Parks <br />