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_ _ -i <br /> i <br /> .r.:°..°.:r.mm.~.....~.....mw..r:m........_:°..~r_m.°...~..:...:..:~.....~~.~.~...~.u..~.....~..w::..~ ......:.....:r:::::.....m <br /> Current POIIC~/ Ind Relevant Goals and Policies of the 1989 Eugene Parks and <br /> Trends Recreation Plan <br /> / Strengthen the role of recreational and cultural services in order to improve the ' <br /> , Statewide ~ ; <br /> community's marketability and economic base. <br /> Planning / Maintain, remodel and upgrade park, recreational and cultural facilities in order <br /> I Oregon's <br /> Statewide Planning ~ Goals to respond to changing uses as well as attain and preserve operational <br /> t Goals 6i Guideiines ~ <br /> Statewide Goal 5 efficiency. € <br /> ~ ~T 995 Ed~ffan ~ <br /> j supports the ? Prepare general plans for major park land and facilities prior to development or <br /> conservation of renovation in order to promote project coordination and to conserve and protect <br /> open space and natural open spaces where appropriate. <br /> the protection of / Provide natural areas, cultural amenities, and unique open spaces for <br /> natural and educational and passive leisure use. <br /> scenic resources. / Protect unique geographical features, buttes, and other natural landmarks in ~ ~ <br /> This goal also parks and other recreational facilities for their contribution to the community's <br /> highlights the importance of managing identity. <br /> existing resources, including cultural areas, ? In coordination with the Historic Review Board, identify and acknowledge i _;i <br /> historic areas, natural areas, open space, historic sites, buildings, structures and objects and preserve their integrity in <br /> scenic areas and wilderness so as to park and recreational facilities. r-- <br /> preserve their original character. ? Treat environmental enhancement as a component of recreational development. ' <br /> / Protect views from natural promontories that are not yet developed if they are in i ' <br /> Statewide Planning Goal 8 mandates and public ownership. I! <br /> sets forth criteria for assessing, planning ? Promote the development of bicycle and pedestrian routes between all } <br /> and developoing recreational facilities. neighborhoods and major recreational and cultural resources such as the <br /> Guidelines are also provided for Willamette River, the south hills and the downtown area. <br /> implementation of recreation plans, ' ? Encourage bus and bicycle use for traveling to parks by providing shelters, <br /> including funding sources, review criteria ~ drop-off areas, and bicycle paths. I r- <br /> and basic priorities. The 1989 Eugene ? Provide safe parking at parks and recreational facilities that commonly draw <br /> Parks and Recreation Plan was created crowds arriving by both automobile and bicycles. ~ { <br /> through the recommendations of Goal 8. ? Provide safe and convenient access to parks and recreational facilities for ~ ! <br /> Statewide Planning Goal 15 mandates the persons with disabilities. <br /> Willamette River Greenway, including .~..:___::~.....m.._,~..~.~.....m..........m._:.:~..__.........:.~.._...~..~._......_.~....~.,.~......~:~ ...::::..::...::.H::.::.°::::...::.....::...: <br />::.:..:......_~~..........:...m._..= <br /> preservation and public acquisition of land <br /> along the Willamette River for public oRE~oN Statewide <br /> j OiiTD00R RECREATION PLAN Recreation ~ <br /> access, recreation, scenic quality and sssa-as9s <br /> wildlife habitat. Skinner Butte Park is within ~ ~ ~ Planning 4 <br /> the defined boundary of theGreenway,and ~ t The 1994-1999 <br /> is subject to the special permitting ~ Oregon Outdoor <br /> requirements established by Goal 15. ~ Recreation Plan, ~ <br /> gg q g y p E_ re ared b the <br /> ~ . <br /> Tri ers re uirin a Greenwa ermit p p y <br /> O r e o n A statewide survey <br /> application include any development, _ g <br /> change of use or intensification of use on ~N..'~~~,F,„~R"p`"n~"c`~pT~E~' Department of revealed (rends ~ ; <br /> properties within theGreenway. The permit Parks and towards passive <br /> recreation activities <br /> process requires extensive documentation Recreation, included an extensive survey <br /> of project parameters, public review and a of recreation preferences and participation <br /> public hearing, throughout Oregon. The results reveal . y <br /> significant trends towards passive <br /> recreational activities such as walking, <br /> running, picnicking, trail use and nature <br /> observation. This study closely reflects <br /> local trends revealed through the citywide <br /> survey for preferred uses of Skinner Butte 1. ' <br /> I_ <br /> <br /> 52 Chapter 4: Current Use, Policy and Management <br /> <br />