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1 <br /> ' ~ N <br /> April 16, 1997 <br /> CONTACT: J hn Etter or John Weber, Parks Planners, 682-4800 <br /> from Public I rmation Section, 687-5523 <br /> ~'OR IMMED TE RELEASE <br /> REVI ED ALTON BAKER PARK PLAN TO BE DISCUSSED APRIL 24 <br /> The thir in a series of public meetings to review plans for future uses of West Alton <br /> ~aker Park will be held Thursday, Apri124, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Building 2 large <br /> I~~onference roo at the Eugene Public Works Maintenance Facility, 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard. <br /> At this eeting, a revised schematic plan will be the subject of public review and <br /> i <br /> 'comment. The evised plan addresses concerns and interests expressed by the public at previous <br /> ` meetings and is intended to provide direction for improvements in West Alton Baker Park as <br /> (funding becom s available in the future. <br /> Major a ements in the revised long-range development plan for the 142-acre portion of <br /> the park west o Autzen Stadium include: large open meadows, improved emergency vehicle <br /> ,access, improv d amphitheater access, better pedestrian and bicycle circulation, a resident park <br /> i <br /> host facility, a ature education and teaching facility, a new bridge over the canal behind <br /> WISTEC, a bo tramp facility relocated from East Alton Baker Park, options for future <br /> expansion of a fisting parking areas for cultural events, a future location for the City's River <br /> (,House Facility, an expanded community garden area, a playground, a relocated dog off-leash <br /> area, and additi nal picnic and restroom facilities. <br /> (more) <br /> <br /> Public Works • Admini tration • City of Eugene • 858 Peari • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />