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Stakeholder Findings Values and Benefits 1. Rasor Park is valued for its location on the river and its open space values. 2. Enjoying nature, peace and quiet, natural beauty, and views are important perceived benefits of Rasor Park. Planning Issues and Concerns 3. Planning issues include protection of the river and riparian zone, degree and type of "development," and site management practices (mowing, use of chemical, and dog control). 4. Additional concerns include noise along river road, dog waste, car show impacts, and compatibility of uses: 5. Some users are concerned that the park not be managed for exclusive use, and not become a fire hazard. Preferred Use 6. Preferred uses of the park include passive, low impact recreation, focused on nature and the river. 7. Relaxation, unwinding, being with friends and family, and enjoying the park with dogs are also important. Planning Priorities 8. Preserving and restoring the natural environment is the top planning priority, including oak-savanna restoration. 9. Other priorities include acquiring and purchasing two vacant lots adjacent to the park, and natural history interpretation and education. 10. Some support exists for special events, ranging from guided nature walks and volunteers working in the park to continuance of the car show event. There is also some neighborhood opposition to the car show held in past years. 3.1 Natural Resources The park's natural resource inventory and assessment is reported in more detail in the supplemental report "Habitat Assessment for Rasor Park." Outlined here is a summary of that report. Habitat Types Rasor Park was classified into three habitat types for the purposes of inventory and assessment. In addition to these three types, open water habitat -- the Willamette River -- abuts the site, but was not assessed as a part of this project. Rasor Park Master Plan 6 City of Eugene, Parks Planning