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` Special Units (S1 - S5) <br /> x~ <br /> V ~ S2: Campbell Senior Center <br /> v S1: Shelton McMurphey Johnson Management to support programming and <br /> House activities associated with the Campbell <br /> I ~ Management for a historically intact, Senior Center (CSC) is the top priority for <br /> ' publicly accessible historic attraction and this area. Current uses include rental of <br /> ` focal pointfor park history is the top priority facilities for social events, community <br /> ' ~ Unit R1: Park Core for this area. The historic home and tax lot events, diverse programming such as <br /> ~ ~ are managed and maintained through a classes, dances and senior programming, <br /> ` .i <br /> cooperative City effort and the contracted an information center, a wood shop, <br /> ` services of the Shelton McMurphey bicycle, carandbus parking for staging and <br /> 1 ~ Johnson House Associates (SMJHA). access to the CSC, the park and the river, <br /> Under contract with the City of Eugene and more. Preferred uses include existing 'L <br /> Library, Recreation and Cultural Services and future uses related to the function of ~ <br /> Department through the Planning and the CSC, including potential improvements ~ <br /> Unit R2: Historic Picnic Area Development Department's Historic or expansion of the facility within this U <br /> _k ~ Preservation Program, the SMJHA is anot- management unit. <br /> 4' ~ for-profit organization specifically devised <br /> to manage the daily function of Preferred landscape types include irrigated, <br /> programming and interpretation, and traditionally maintained lawn, shrub and <br /> r _ organizes contracted labor and volunteer perennial beds for showy floral display, <br /> groups to maintain the house and scent, shade and aesthetic appeal. This <br /> surrounding gardens. The City of Eugene area is particularly suited to botanical <br /> Unit RS: East Skinner Butte Park Public Works Facilities division helps display of cultivated plant species for the <br /> f ~ maintain the infrastructure of the home and enjoyment and engagement of seniors and <br /> • P'. assist PDD with management of ongoing local horticultural clubs, as well as to create <br /> restoration work through the University of a highly attractive, full-season floral and <br /> Oregon Historic Preservation Program. The botanical display to serve as a backdrop <br /> _ City of Eugene Parks and Open Space for special social functions such as <br /> parks maintenance operations assist with weddings, graduation ceremonies, <br /> ~ Aar. ~ repairs to landscape infrastructure such as retirement celebrations, anniversaries, etc. <br /> I, ` the irrigation system. Many other volunteer <br /> Unit R6: Columns Climbing Area groups and individuals are also involved S3: Facility Management Division <br /> with the operations and programming of the This area should continue to be managed <br /> house. This collaborative approach should for use as City offices and shop facilities. <br /> f ' be continued. This use, although not ideally compatible, <br /> ~ ~ provides an important presence that <br /> f _i ` ~ ~ ~ y Special consideration should be given to contributes to positive use patterns in the <br /> , _ this area as the "gateway" to Skinner Butte park. Garden areas and grounds around <br /> ' ~ ~ ' Park from the south. Collaboration with the these offices are currently developed in a <br /> Unit S1: SM, use SMJHA for park-related history, ~ epntibaeeasy natvee pank with outdoor <br /> programming and volunteer coordination g p is and natural <br /> <br /> 1 is a high priority. Preferred uses include stone. A continuation of this type of <br /> recreational, social and preservation sensitive integration is a high priority. As <br /> <br /> f ~ activities associated with the house and an important transition zone from the North <br /> ~ . ~:~W'~ ~ surrounding gardens. Improved access to Skinner Butte Forest Habitat Unit and the <br /> the house from the 3rd/4th connector, and Upland Prairie Habitat Unit to the <br /> from 3rd Avenue is a high priority. Purchase concentrated human activity of the Park <br /> of the land between the house and the 3rd/ Core, preferred landscape types include <br /> Unit S5: Vnco/n Yard 4th connector through grants, donations or irrigated semi-formal use of site- <br /> other collaborative means for parking and appropriate native plants for scent and <br /> improved access is recommended. See floral display. Non-native ornamental plant <br /> the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House species may be appropriate in front of the <br /> Historical Landscape Master Plan forfurther facilities buildings facing the Park Core <br /> suggestions currently under consideration. Recreation Unit, although native plants are <br /> encouraged where their function is similar. <br /> ~ Skinner Butte Park • Master Plan 2001 67 <br /> <br />