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I' I <br /> Some other, complementary uses include <br /> river recreation, experiencing history, rock <br /> climbing and the occasional use of the <br /> . ~ existing softball field. Although some hikers <br /> and dog-walkers use the lower river terrace <br /> and informal riverbank foot pathriver, <br /> : access within the park is poor and naturally <br /> limits the extent to which river-related <br /> activities may currently be pursued. <br /> ~ Likewise, the interpretation of the park's ~ <br /> } historic, cultural resources (see Chapter 3, <br /> "Cultural Resources") is currently limited. ~ <br /> Both of these uses are complementary to Q <br /> the primary uses of the park, and are good ~ <br /> candidates for greater support and <br /> U <br /> expansion. <br /> _ <br /> . <br /> Visitors relax in the park core Conflicting Uses <br /> ~ 1 area. Survey respondents ~ <br /> f, listed relaxation as the top NegatlV® USe: ~ <br /> reason for visiting skinner The most conflicting uses present in the <br /> Butte Park. park include negative use patterns such as <br /> Use Patterns vandalism, illegal camping, littering, drug <br /> l Skinner Butte Park, through a diversify of use and drinking. Many park facilities and <br /> natural areas are currently impacted by ' <br /> activities that it has to offer, is used in these activities. In particular, illegal <br /> equally diverse ways. The citywide survey camping and drug use has created unsafe <br /> helped catalog the types and popularity of and unsanitary conditions in certain. areas <br /> certain general uses. The results suggest <br /> l__ - around the butte and along the river. Asa ~ <br /> ~ ~ an approach for the future that builds on <br /> this diversity, with an emphasis on result of these activities, legitimate users i <br /> are wary of entering these areas or avoid <br /> preservation and enhancement of those them altogether. Some legitimate users <br /> uses that are most popular and/or reportedly also avoid the Skinner Butte <br /> j + compatible with other unique, park-specific summit parking area during nighttime <br /> uses, hours when loud music and underage <br /> drinking may be notably more frequent. <br /> According to the citywide survey, people <br /> currently visit Skinner Butte Park mainlyfor Overall, studies show that the re- <br /> relaxation, exercise (individual exercise introduction and support of positive, <br /> such as biking, running, hiking, etc.), to legitimate use is the most effective remedy <br /> to the problem of negative use. Providing <br /> enjoy nature, and for biking (primarily clean, attractive and safe facilities, <br /> Passive recreation, through the use of the bike path). Other programming, and a legitimate adult <br /> social functions and popular uses include visiting the summit of presence such as vending carts, along with <br /> ' individual active Skinner Butte for views of the surrounding <br /> recreation are the area, picnicking, using the playground, and actively discouraging negative use may <br /> primary focus far the social events, This reflects a continuation offer an effective long-term solution. <br /> j park of passive recreation, social functions and Mountain Biking: <br /> low-level active recreation (such as Mountain bikers and hikers are <br /> individual sports and playgrounds) as the occasionally in conflictwhen using trails on <br /> primary focus for the park, as supported the butte and along the river bank. <br /> by previous planning efforts and Although both user groups impact natural <br /> management policy. areas and vegetation through trail cut-offs, ~ <br /> erosion and compaction, the small size and j <br /> I <br /> <br /> -1 Skinner Butte Park • Master Plan 2001 49 <br /> i <br /> <br />