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• EUGENE Parks Recreation & Cultural Setvices City of Eugene 22 West 7th Avenue Eugene. Oregon 97401 July 25, 1991 (503) 687 -5333 (503) 683 -6834 FAX TO: Mayor and City Councilors FROM: Bob Schutz, Executive Director, PARCS RE: DOG -OFF -LEASH AREA WITHIN CITY PARKS In response to numerous public requests, the PARCS Department prepared a proposal to allow designation of park areas as places where dogs are permit- ted to exercise without being on a leash. In June, the Joint Parks Committee approved the proposal and recommended that staff work out details and contact neighbors of the designated park areas once the areas are approved by the City Manager. A copy of the proposal con- taining the criteria, issues, and fiscal impact is enclosed. This item will appear on your August 5 council meeting agenda as a public hearing. At that time, PARCS will be asking you to approve an amendment to the city ordinance to allow dogs to run loose in dog- off -leash areas. It does not require the establishment of dog- off -leash areas, but simply allows for them. The City Manager or designee would be able to choose whether or not to designate any park area, and choose which areas to designate. The amendment will be contained in your packet for the August 5 council meeting. Proposed dog- off -leash areas Based on the criteria contained in the proposal, three park sites were ini- tially identified, and a fourth site may be determined later. They are Tugman Park- the old dump site, (South Eugene), Candlelight Park (Bethel), and Gilham Park (Willakenzie). ?ARCS proposes to substitute the east pasture of the Wayne Morse Ranch Park in place of Tugman Park due to the negative concerns expressed about its inadequate size and close proximity to the park's play area. The Wayne Morse Ranch east pasture is located at Crest Drive and Lincoln Street. This fenced pasture is approximately 8 acres. Parking is available on Lincoln Street and the paved lot near the upper west pasture. Although the east pasture is relatively close to residents on Crest Drive and Lincoln streets, the site is a self- contained area bordered by a fence and heavy vegetation. PARCS received a number of requests to designate this site in place of Tugman Park. Candlelight Park is a 12 acre undeveloped park site located at Royal Avenue and Candlelight Street. This park is west of Beltline, and situated in a sparsely populated area. Gilham Park is a 6.67 acre undeveloped park site on Gilham Road near Gilham Elementary School. A natural ravine separates the school property from the park and provides an adequate barrier to leashless dogs. Residential develop - ment adjacent to the park is minimal.