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01~1~/04 FRI 12:12 FAX 541 682 4882 <br /> ~ EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS pW ADMIN ~ 001 <br /> i <br /> ,r/? <br /> I <br /> January 16, 204 <br /> I CONTACT: <br /> ~ There Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 1 4800 . <br /> I <br /> FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> Eugene Parks and Open Space Launches Redesigned Website <br /> ~ The ity of Eugene Packs and Open Space Division launched a redesigned website <br /> I <br /> earlier this w k at http://www.a.eugene.or.us/parksrndex.htm. Based on input from citizens <br /> and staff, th site was in need of a redesign because key information, such as park maps, and <br /> the organiza ion, aesthetics and lay-out of the site were lacking or out of date. <br /> The ew site sports a clean look with bright, vivid photographs and consistent fomtiatting <br /> i <br /> and graphi elements; a new organizational structure that offers several navigational paths to <br /> help visito more readily access the information they're looking for; and nearly double the <br /> f number of ages of the old site. One of the new features available on the site includes "Find a <br /> Park by A enities," which allows visitors to select specific amenities and geographical regions <br /> to find a p rk that meets their search criteria. Another new feature is a calendar of events that <br /> includes a Parks and Open Space-sponsored events, such as park planning workshops, <br /> volunteer rojects, and park opening events. <br /> Vi hors to the site can find out about a diverse stray of information on the over 200 <br /> pages on a site. Subjects range from park rentals, dog parks, community gardens, and <br /> individual parks, to native plants, volunteer programs and opportunities, the 1998 parks bond, <br /> i <br /> and plan ing, construction and acquisition projects at parks and open space throughout the city. <br /> For mor information, ca11682-4814 or e-mail pos~ci.euge e.or.us. <br /> °r <br /> <br /> ~j <br /> <br />