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(1) The need for a variety of habitat types and loca- "Parks should be next to Natural Scenery... bons. Q. formerly people built with the backs of their houses (2) The location of proposed recreational facilities. upon rivers and lakes, thus not only excluding the public Delta from continuous access to them but ruining their beauty. (3) The adequacy of existing regulations to maintain Marked economy in municipal development the character of the South Hills. may be effected by laying out parkways and parks Policie so as to embrace streams, thus brooks or little rivers 1. which would otherwise be nuisances that would some day (4) The importance of vegetation to the visual integrity have to be put in large underground conduits of the tree -lined South Hills. at enormous expense, may be made the occasion (5) How residential and other urban uses can be ac- 2. for delightful local pleasure grounds or attractive parkways. Such improvements add greatly to the value commodated to minimize negative environmental r, impacts. of adjoining properties." - John C. and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. H. Convert the City-owned dwelling on Fox Hollow Road 3. into a meeting and interpretive center with caretaker quarters. (High) 4. I. Acquire and develop lands and easements as needed for South Hills access and recreation including: 5. Policies: (1) A trail from Blanton Road to Bailey Hill Road and 1. Preserve the character and habitat value of the South the Willow Creek drainage basin. (High) Hills by siting and developing recreational facilities and other improvements in a way that preserves and en- (2) A trail from the Dillard Road area to the Laurel- Propose hances the natural conditions of the area. wood Properties and to Hendricks Park. (High) R. 2. Manage the South Hills as a passive recreational feature (3) Significant viewpoints, habitat areas, and access by providing a variety of recreational facilities, such as corridors linking recreational areas to adjacent trails, view points, and natural areas, to accommodate a residential areas. (High) range of interests and activities. J. Acquire easements and land fora trail network connect- S. 3. Continue to consider the recreational potential of the ing Lane Community College, the Oak Hills area, Moon land under power line easements as was done in connec- Mountain, Hendricks Park, the Laurel Hill Valley, the lion with the City's purchase of an easement incon junc- Laurelwood Properties, and the Ridgeline Trail System. T. tion with the ridgeline corridor at Willamette Street. (Hi 4. Extend the Ridgeline Trail System along or near the K. Develop the Spencer Butte Bridle Trail strip. (High) U. ridge of the South Hills and provide linkages to adjacent neighborhoods. L. Acquire up to a 35 acres for a park as a trail terminus on Moon Mountain. (Medium) V. 5. Inform the public about the recreational opportunities as well as its responsibility to preserve the environtnent M. Adopt park and trail regulations to control threats to the in the South Hills. natural environment of the South Hills. (Medium) W. N. Develop a trail network connecting Lane Community College, the Oak Hills area, Moon Mountain, Hen - Proposed Actions: Bricks Park, the Laurel Hill Valley, the Laurelwood F. Continue to develop a system of trails, picnic areas, and viewpoints, and maintain natural areas in the South Properties, and the Ridgeline Trail System. (Medium) Hills. (High) O. Develop about 1/2 mile of the Skyline Park to Ridgeline G. Prepare a comprehensive South Hills management plan Trail System. (Medium) that acknowledges the City's tree preservation regula- tions and the South Hills Study and addresses: (High) P. Acquire about 1 mile (6 acres) for a trail between Eugene I 22 Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan