2008 VAP Rescind Golden Gardens Dog Training

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June 18, 2008 Golden Garden Park Vehicle Access Permit Holder For dog training Subject: Golden Gardens Park Closure Dear Sir or Madam: In 2006, Eugene voters passed a Parks and Open Space bond measure. One of the bonds projects was for safety and environmental improvements to Golden Gardens Park. The first phase of this project consisting of earthwork and bank modification will begin July 7, 2008 and will continue through October 31. In the fall, the next phase of planting native shrubs and seeding-in of native grasses and forbs will take place. These plantings will establish over the fall and spring making this a sensitive time to avoid impacts to the plant materials. For these reasons, Golden Garden Park will be closed to all patron use during the construction period. The park is anticipated to reopen to pedestrian access in late fall but will remain closed to vehicle access and most other activities through the plant establishment and renovation period. While we continue to be in support of retriever training at Golden Gardens, we do not feel this activity will be compatible with the needs of the park through the months of construction and plant establishment. Therefore, all previously issued dog training Vehicle Access Permits are cancelled effective July 6, 2008. You will be welcome to submit a written request for permit renewal after June 1, 2009 and staff will reissue Vehicle Access Permits for your dog training purposes. In addition, at that time we expect to have available information about specific vehicle travel paths, parking sites and sensitive areas to avoid so as not to conflict with any remaining ongoing renovation or establishment of native plants. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this exciting renovation and construction period to enhance Golden Garden Park. We look forward to the continued future uses of this park by patrons such as you. Sincerely, John Clark Natural Resource Maintenance Supervisor 541-682-4826