5. Additional walking /biking trails and scenic views of the river would <br /> encourage current park users to visit parks more often. <br /> 6. Enjoying scenery and the peace and quiet were the most common <br /> activities reported. <br /> 7. Top funding priorities reported by park visitors include improving water <br /> quality and controlling new residential developments along or near the <br /> river. <br /> 8. Visitors are very satisfied with their overall recreational experience at <br /> parks and recreation areas along the Willamette River. <br /> 9. Park visitors report being dissatisfied with the swimming facilities along the <br /> Willamette River. <br /> 10. Top Willamette River benefits include making communities a better place <br /> to live and connecting communities with natural corridors and trails. <br /> 11. There is strong support among park visitors to use lottery dollars for land <br /> purchases for natural area protection and scenic protection. <br /> If you have any questions about the survey report, please feel free to contact me by <br /> phone: 503.986.0747 or email: terry.bergerson @state.or.us. And again, thanks for <br /> , allowing OPRD to involve your park visitors in this valuable survey project. <br /> Sincerely <br /> ,' 4.,......._ <br /> Terry ergerson <br /> Oregon Parks and Recreation Department <br /> Outdoor Recreation Planner <br /> I <br /> z <br /> 1 <br /> i <br /> ti. <br />