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-The park does not embrace the River Road thoroughfare in an engaging, effective manner, with only a brief visual relief. Conclusions Rasor Park is an exceptional, distinctive public space because of its location on the river; special .landscape character including oak woodland and other native vegetation; its savanna-prairie restoration potential; considerable neighborhood investment in native plantings, care, and maintenance; its undeveloped condition; excellent views; good pedestrian and bicycle access; and potential role in nodal development. Its limitations and constraints include intensive zoning south of the park; invasive vegetation; obstructed views of the river; a number of intrusions and misfits; and considerable dog waste that inhibits use of the park. 3.3 Recreation Suitability Rasor Park was evaluated for its suitability to support eleven recreation activities that were generated through the stakeholder involvement process as potential uses of the site. This step of the planning process provides an objective method to: • test specific recreation activities against the physical capabilities of the site; • determine if there are compatibility issues with the neighborhood, the river, and among user groups; • consider availability and relationship of park facilities and uses in the adjacentpark and greenway system to avoid duplication; and • take into account staff and financial requirements. Results of the rating system suggest that seven uses are well suited to the site: Table 2. Recreation activities well suited to Rasor Park Bicycling Environmental Interpretation Neighborhood Organized Events Passive Recreation Picnicking Unstructured Play Activities Volunteering Walking/Jogging *Neighfiorhood events include guided nature walks, .school field trips, and volunteer activities. Rasor Park Master Plan 13 City of Eugene, Parks Planning