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6.2 Design Concept and Intent <br /> The design concept for Rasor Park features three management zones surrounded by a fire <br /> protection area, with the following features: <br /> (1) Mowed Crrass Zone: accommodating multi-use and unstructured park activities <br /> (2) Savanna-Prairie Restoration Zone: less frequently mowed area surrounding the <br /> mowed grass zone <br /> (3) Riparian Forest Restoration Zone: along the Willamette River corridor <br /> (4) Fire Protection Strip: around the perimeter of the park <br /> Design intent is outlined here for each of the management zones, as well as supporting design <br /> elements including infrastructure and other park design features. In Section 7, implementation <br /> strategies are recommended to execute design and development, resource management, park <br /> operations, and edge protection such as land acquisition and participation in the River Road <br /> nodal development concept. <br /> Mowed Grass Zone <br /> This area will be maintained as a traditional mowed lawn area, and will function asmulti-use <br /> open space for unstructured activities and unorganized, open play. Low-impact recreation uses <br /> will be encouraged such as flying kites, throwing a Frisbee, informal picnicking, and exercising <br /> and playing with dogs (on leash). Additional plantings will occur around the periphery of the <br /> open lawn, keeping the interior open to protect scenic views of the park and riparian zone. <br /> Savanna-Prairie Zone <br /> Surrounding the open lawn area, the savanna-prairie zone will take on an appearance of scattered <br /> trees and shrubs, and native wildflowers and grasses intermixed with non-native grasses. Over <br /> time with additions of native vegetation, biodiversity and wildlife habitat values should increase. <br /> Experimental plots will encourage testing and research, with the park becoming one of the City's <br /> demonstration sites for natural area restoration and management. Public uses of this area will be <br /> encouraged that focus on the restoration process and natural values of the site including passive <br /> recreation activities such as observing wildlife, nature enjoyment, outdoor photography, walking, <br /> picnicking in two locations near the relocated bikepath, and environmental education. <br /> Neighborhood volunteer efforts will continue at a high level, with active participation in <br /> restoration projects. <br /> Riparian Forest Zone <br /> By removing non-native vegetation and replacing with native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous <br /> plants, the riparian zone should be enhanced for wildlife habitat and the adjacent aquatic habitat. <br /> With relocation of the bikepath toward the park side, a wider river corridor will provide an <br /> opportunity to not only restore the riparian zone, but also to provide improved public access, <br /> enjoyment, and interpretation of the rivers edge. Access to the river will be directed and limited <br /> to appropriate designated areas and will support activities such as river viewing, wildlife <br /> observation, river study and awareness through interpretation, and limited picnicking (no more <br /> than one or two tables) in two areas (north and south ends of the bikepath). <br /> Rasor Park Master Plan 23 City of Eugene, Parks Planning <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br />