Amazon Park Workshop 2 <br /> 11 /20/03 <br /> Wallgraphic Notes <br /> General Park Improvements <br /> Address visual clutter <br /> Protect views of butte <br /> Fences, backstops, minimize <br /> Add landscaping at tennis courts <br /> Address noise impacts to trail, other users <br /> Add trees, plants for improved air quality <br /> Locate restroom with runners in mind <br /> Access/ Parking/ Circulation <br /> More safe crossings needed <br /> Connect ballfields with parking <br /> Willamette/ 29~' a major barrier for bikes/ peds <br /> Analyze all traffic impacts: #1 neighborhood issue <br /> Other uses also add to traffic <br /> Active Recreation <br /> Consider moving jogging path to east side <br /> Research Adidas giving history <br /> Address loss of 90' baseball sooner rather than later <br /> Work closer with 4J <br /> High demand, shortage of fields, recent losses <br /> Address 4J field losses <br /> Winterize pool <br /> Address water quality issues at dog park <br /> Ballfields should be flexible for variety of users (rugby, lacrosse, ultimate <br /> Other sites: Tugman and Kincaid <br /> Dog Park: <br /> Use volunteers <br /> Double gates great <br /> Higher $ Items <br /> Sports use increasing (kids and adults) <br /> Recognize site constraints (ie. flat sites for soccer) <br /> Address schedule challenges <br /> Natural Resources <br /> Increase restoration opportunities <br /> Concerns about boardwalk (maintenance and safety) <br /> Keep options for creek meander open <br /> Consider relocation of jogging trail per 1994 plan <br /> Keep westside for seasonal use <br /> Neighborhood supports passive recreation <br /> Support wildlife habitat and access to hear and see <br /> Look at variety of sources <br /> More bang for buck <br /> Lack of protection of natural areas from development puts increasing demands on park natural areas <br /> Consider ballfields elsewhere and use this site for wetland mitigation <br /> Other <br /> <br /> Buy more land <br /> <br /> POS Bond <br /> <br />