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Consensus of Staff: Population growth, existing need, and estimated increase suggest that the <br /> metro area will need a four or five field complex in Eugene for adult softball (which then frees -up <br /> fields for youth softball and baseball) and one two -field complex in Willamalane's service area in <br /> the next 10 years. Three other needs were identified: 1) As neighborhood parks are developed, <br /> thought should be given to adding a softball field to the park;. 2) There is a need to upgrade some <br /> existing fields in neighborhood parks to accommodate additional softball and baseball; and 3) <br /> When the secondary runway is added at the Eugene airport, it will likely displace the Bond <br /> softball complex which serves adults during the week and is a major tournament site on <br /> weekends. These four fields will have to be replaced or crowding will occur on existing fields. <br /> Other Facilities <br /> Staff from local governments involved in sports and facilities discussed other facilities in addition <br /> to gymnasiums and sports fields. Their comments include: <br /> 1. Track and Field. There is probably enough demand in the region for support of an indoor <br /> field house for track and field and other indoor sports. <br /> 2. Tennis. The existing demand in the metro area is such that the existing number of outdoor <br /> courts is sufficient, or perhaps a small increase is appropriate. There is demand for additional <br /> outdoor covered courts. <br /> 3. Aquatics. There is substantial growth in aquatics recreation in the Willamalane service area <br /> and moderate to substantial demand in Eugene. Willamalane needs to upgrade an existing pool <br /> (November election) and Eugene could use at least one additional pool and a substantial <br /> upgrade to Amazon Pool. <br /> 4. Ice Sports. There is probably enough demand for ice sports that a second sheet of ice in the <br /> metro area would be financially feasible; more research is needed, however. <br /> 5. Outdoor Basketball. Inspired by college and professional basketball, there is a trend toward <br /> demand for 9 foot baskets so that shorter players can dunk the ball. <br /> 6. Skateboarding. There is a need for at least two more bowls in the metro area for <br /> skateboarders. <br /> 7. Rollerblading. Rollerblading (in -line skating) is a rapidly growing sport in the metro area, both <br /> for adults and for youth. There may be a need for a facility to serve this rapidly growing sport. <br /> SportsP/an Page 20 <br />