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CHAPTER 1 <br />^ Residents value an interconnected and accessible park <br />system. Multi-purpose trails are the second most highly used <br />park and community facility, according to the Community <br />Survey. Community members at the Eugene Celebration <br />indicated that multipurpose trails connecting community <br />facilities were the top recreation element most needed in <br />Eugene. The provision of these multi-purpose trails will help <br />reduce the community's auto-dependency, which is one of <br />_ ~ .the statewide goals identified the Statewide Comprehensive <br />Outdoor Plan (SCORP). <br />~~° <br />~ ~ <br />.# <br />-,~ <br />'~ <br />^ Renovating existing parks is a high priority for Eugene residents. <br />Upgrade/complete existing parks ranked number one in <br />desired park improvements, according to the Community <br />Survey, the Speakers Bureau, and the Youth 6~uestionnaire. <br />Increased maintenance is important in addressing a <br />substantial backlog of renovation and restoration needs. <br />^ Most residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the level of <br />maintenance in Eugene's park, open spaces and recreation <br />facilities. The City will face a challenge in the future to protect <br />these assets as ahighly-valued community investment, while <br />addressing a decline in maintenance funding; <br />^ Community volunteers are a critical resource for the City, <br />expanding resources for maintenance, environmental <br />restoration, recreation programs, and other activities. The <br />Recreation Providers, Open Space, and Maintenance focus <br />groups all identified a need for more opportunities for <br />volunteerism, particularly for youth. <br />^ Youth development is a high priority for the Eugene <br />community. The Community Survey identified the following <br />age groups as needing more or better recreation services: <br />middle school youth (ages 12 to 14), high school youth (ages <br />15 to 18), and elementary school youth (ages 6 to 11). Key <br />Stakeholders and the LRCS All-Staff, Recreation Providers, and <br />Multi-Cultural focus groups noted a number of opportunities to <br />expand youth services and cited the benefits of youth <br />development to the community overall. <br />Figure 2 illustrates how the Community Needs Assessment included <br />community involvement opportunities as well as a technical analysis of <br />facilities, programs, and finances. The Community Needs Assessment <br />is available from the Parks and Open Space Division. <br />6 City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan ~ <br />Draft <br />