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Stakeholder Findings <br /> Values and Benefits <br /> 1. Rasor Park is valued for its location on the river and its open space values. <br /> <br /> ~ ' 2. Enjoying nature, peace and quiet, natural beauty, and views are important perceived <br /> benefits of Rasor Park. <br /> Planning Issues and Concerns <br /> 3. Planning issues include protection of the river and riparian zone, degree and type of <br /> "development," and site management practices (mowing, use of chemical, and dog <br /> control). <br /> 4. Additional concerns include noise along river road, dog waste, car show impacts, and <br /> compatibility of uses. <br /> 5. Some users are concerned that the park not be managed for exclusive use, and not <br /> become a fire hazard. <br /> Preferred Use <br /> 6. Preferred uses of the park include passive, low impact recreation, focused on nature and <br /> the river. <br /> 7. Relaxation, unwinding, being with friends and family, and enjoying the park with dogs <br /> are also important. <br /> Planning Priorities <br /> 8. Preserving and restoring the natural environment is the top planning priority, including <br /> oak-savanna restoration. <br /> 9. Other priorities include acquiring and purchasing two vacant lots adjacent to the park, <br /> and natural history interpretation and education. <br /> 10. Some support exists for special events, ranging from guided nature walks and volunteers <br /> working in the park to continuance of the car show event. There is also some <br /> neighborhood opposition to the car show held in past years. <br /> ~ ~ ~ <br /> ~ 3.1 Natural Resources <br /> The park's natural resource inventory and assessment is reported in more detail in the <br /> supplemental report "Habitat Assessment for Rasor Park." Outlined here is a summary of that <br /> report. <br /> Habitat Types <br /> Rasor Park was classified into three habitat types for the purposes of inventory and assessment. <br /> In addition to these three types, open water habitat the Willamette River abuts the site, but <br /> was not assessed as a part of this project. <br /> Rasor Park Master Plan 6 City of Eugene, Parks Planning <br /> <br />