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3. Habitat restoration is a major priority; design and direction are needed. <br /> • The natural environment is the top planning priority, including savanna-prairie and <br /> riparian forest restoration, as determined by the public workshop. <br /> • Neighborhood-generated restoration concepts lack consensus but provide direction. <br /> • No upland savanna-prairie restoration has been attempted in this part of the valley. <br /> • Outstanding potential exists for public education and interpretation. <br /> 4. If adjacent property is not acquired, some park values could be <br /> impacted. <br /> • Oak woodland could be irretrievably lost if the vacant lot in Kungys Estates is not <br /> acquired. <br /> • Vacant property adjacent to the southwest corner of the park could be developed and <br /> create an intrusion into the park. <br /> 5. Noise and dog waste negatively impact the park. <br /> • Noise from traffic along River Road is viewed as a constraint to enjoying the park. <br /> • The park is popular for walking and playing with dogs, but dog waste is significant. <br /> 6. View protection and noise abatement are in conflict. <br /> • Noise barriers along River Road could obstruct valued views of the park and riverbank. <br /> 7. Compatibility among uses is a major concern; past/current uses create <br /> tension: <br /> • Resolution of the park's purpose and function will help resolve user conflicts. <br /> • Public safety must be addressed in planning the park. <br /> • Preferences for low-impact vs. multiple use/special events are potentially in conflict. <br /> • Off-leash dogs are viewed by some as a park issue. <br /> 8. Rasor Park volunteers have established a legacy of involvement. <br /> • High potential exists for formally engaging volunteers in all aspects of park management. <br /> • Volunteer participation can enhance neighborhood pride and ownership of the park. <br /> This component of the planning process represents a future vision and policy framework for the <br /> Rasor Park Master Plan. Outlined here are the management options that emerged from the <br /> planning process, a preferred option is recommended, draft vision and management statements <br /> are proposed, and management goals and policies are presented. <br /> 5.1 Park Management Options <br /> Based on the key issues and findings of the planning process, the staff and design team <br /> considered a range of options for managing and planning the future of Rasor Park. Habitat <br /> restoration clearly emerged as the central theme, while providing multi-use park activities <br /> Rasor Park Master Plan 17 City of Eugene, Parks Planning <br /> { <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br /> a <br /> <br />