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; t^ <br /> I <br /> Figure 1: Sample :.,;ww.~. JS ~ j f <br /> y <br /> Concept Diagram s <br /> This is a sample of a concept ~ . <br /> diagram used for discussion and ' ' n <br /> _ - <br /> - <br /> ~ brainstorming at the second ~ - <br /> ~ public workshop. This diagram f <br /> ' <br /> j illustrates ideas and issues ~ T <br /> raised at the first workshop _ <br /> ~ <br /> i dealing with one key aspect of - - <br /> .w~ ~ <br /> ,i the park.• natural areas and ' ~ ~ <br /> habitat restoration. A m u ~ <br /> l U <br /> Summary of Citywide Survey Results <br /> General <br /> ? Most people list leisure and relaxation as their main reason for visiting Skinner <br /> Butte Park, followed by exercise and nature. <br /> I ? The most frequently used amenities in Skinner Butte Park are the bike path, parking <br /> ~ areas, and the butte viewpoint. <br /> ? The playground is used by nearly half of all visitors to Skinner Butte Park. <br /> <br /> ~I ? Amenities that people feel would most improve the experience in Skinner Butte <br /> Park are drinking fountains, walking trails and natural areas. <br /> ? Almost everyone feels it is important to convey local history in Skinner Butte Park. <br /> Circulation and Access <br /> - ? Most people arrive at Skinner Butte Park by car, <br /> ? About 90% of the respondents listed the bike path as their most frequently visited <br /> area of the park. <br /> ? Most people thought that High Street should be the main entrance to the park. <br /> ? Most people support opening the connection under I-105 to Owen Rose Garden <br /> ~ for bikes and pedestrians. <br /> I <br /> i <br /> Natural Areas <br /> ? Most people feel that Eugene's parks currently have a good balance between <br /> natural resources and recreation. <br /> ` ' ? People's highest priority for improvement efforts focused on protecting and <br /> enhancing natural areas and river bank areas. <br /> ? Eugene residents support river bank stabilization and habitat improvements even <br /> if it means removing portions of lawn areas, but less so if it means removing <br /> mature trees and replacing them with new ones. <br /> Eugene Parks are ? Most residents favor a moderate approach to balancing preservation of views <br /> ~ current) well <br /> Y from the top of the butte with preservation of existing trees, whereby some thinning <br /> balanced befinreen and tree removal to preserve or partially restore views would be acceptable. <br /> recreafon and <br /> ' natural areas <br /> i <br /> ~ Skinner Butte Park • Master Plan 2001 7 <br /> _ _ <br /> <br />