I, <br /> Recreation Units (R1 - R5) <br /> " R1: Park Core <br /> ' : ~ ~ _ ? <br /> ~ Management supporting aCity-wide center <br /> ~ j ~ z. ~ R.:r~ , for individual, family, group and community <br /> - r ; ' recreation and events is the top priority for <br /> _ this area. This area will be characterized <br /> a~ ~-er ~ ash'" <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ by a diversity of uses and recreational <br /> ~ ~ opportunities, bicycle, car and bus parking <br /> j ~ d. „ ~ ~ ~ , t > for staging and access to the River Bottom <br /> k' ~ Trail, the Skinner Butte trail system, the bike <br /> t. , path, Lamb Cottage, etc. Facilities shall <br /> - ~ " include a large, redeveloped children's play ~ <br /> ~ - <br /> ` ~ area, one new, large picnic structure, one ~ <br /> Q. <br /> I " new, small picnic structure, anew ~ <br /> ° ~ ~ ~ ~ amphitheater and stage area, informal turf (j <br /> ~1'~`Gil',Id~ ~`l~#~1'11, Ic~~i(,~1"apl<„!1'~, if,~,ct~~?p' volley ball courts, redeveloped pathways, <br /> _ new lighting and park furniture, existing <br /> Unit R1: The Park Core is the interpretive features associated with the <br /> active heart of Skinner Butte Sklnner'S cabin re lica new interpretive <br /> Park. Management supporting H9: Willamette Riverbank Erosion p <br /> individual, family and community features, a redeveloped existing parking lot <br /> i ~ recreation, social activities and Control Area and other elements as described in the <br /> - ' events is the to <br /> ppriorityforthis Stabilizing the riverbank through Implementation Plan. Preferred landscape <br /> area. "bioengineered"solutions is thetoppriority types include irrigated, traditionally <br /> I , for this area (see Map 8). This Management maintained lawn, shrub and perennial beds <br /> Unit represents an approximate area of for showy floral display, scent, shade and <br /> riverbank that may be converted to aesthetic appeal. Native plants should be <br /> constructed riverbank terraces, including incorporated in place of non-native varieties <br /> l existin lawn areas and several mature <br /> 9 where their function is similar and <br /> trees. Management of this area following appropriate. <br /> bioengineered stabilization and <br /> reconstruction of the river bank should R2: Historic Picnic Area <br /> support a dynamic, native riparian Management supportingaCity-widecenter <br /> ecosystem characterized by multiple for individual, family and group picnicking <br /> ( stages of succession for appropriate native is the top priority for this area. Management <br /> L.:._j plant communities. As in other areas, of the stone walls as a historic resource is <br /> invasive species removal and progression also a focus for this unit. As an important <br /> towards greater diversity and higher habitat transition zone from the North Skinner Butte <br /> value is a key management goal. Interim Forest habitat zone to the concentrated <br /> management priorities include those listed human activity of the Park Core, preferred <br /> for Unit H7. landscape types include irrigated, <br /> ~ A large portion of the traditionally maintained lawn bordered by <br /> ` river bank will be Special appropriate uses for this area the semi-formal use of site-appropriate <br /> reconstructed for include uses related to the bike path as native plants for floral. display, scent and <br /> ' habitat value and described for Unit H6. Stabilizatiori of the aesthetic appeal <br /> ~ erosion control riverbank through rip-rap or other structural <br /> means with low ecological value is a low R3: Overlook Area <br /> ~ .priority, but may be allowed in this unit on Management supporting ahigh-quality <br /> ~ I an emergency basis. community focal point is the top priority for. <br /> <br /> \ this area. This unit is characterized by uses <br /> and recreational opportunities centered <br /> around social gathering, community events <br /> I <br /> and exhibitions, enjoyment of views, <br /> picnicking, interpretive signage, and ~ <br /> bicycle, car and bus parking for staging and <br /> i <br /> Skinner Butte Park . Master Plan 2001 65 <br /> I <br /> <br />