City Seeks Input about Parks and Recreation at Community Open House Next Week

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11/18/02 MON 08:1 FA% 541 682 4882 EUGENE Pw MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN ~I001 p' ~ I. O ovember 14, 2 02 ONTACT: Carrie P terson, Park Development Coordinator, Parks and Open Space Planning, 682-4907 Andrea finer, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Project Manager, 682- 4909 OR IMMEDIA E RELEASE CITY SEEKS INPUT ABOUT PARKS AND RECREATION AT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE NEXT WEEK The City of Eugene is holding an open house on Wednesday, November 20, from 4-7 p.m., at he Hilyard Com unity Center in Eugene, for community members to offer their ideas about Eugene's arks, open spa and recreation programs. Eugene' Parks and Open Space Division and the Library, Recreation and Cultural Services epartment are developing a comprehensive plan for parks, recreation programs and open space. To nsure that the Ian reflects the community's diverse needs, the City wants to hear from Eugene esidents of all ges, abilities, and interests-from bird-watchers to skateboarders, from West Eugene o Svuth Hills re idents, from school children to retirees, and from rhododendron enthusiasts to ndangered sp cies advocates. "VVe wa t residents to play an active role in how parks and recreation services are provided in he future," say Parks and Open Space Planning Manager Andrea Riner. "We need to listen to esidents to rea ly know what the community wants and needs." The cu nt plan, created in 1989, is now outdated. The new plan will build upon current fanning efforts providing a vision for facilities and services, as well as practical steps for achieving hat vision. The ope house is one of several opportunities residents will have to provide input in the next ear and a half. The open house will be followed by a community survey. Mayor Jim Torrey has ,appointed an a visory committee to work with an interdisciplinary committee of City staff to help guide Ithe process. F r more information, call 682-4907.