October 18, 2012 <br />Barbara Young <br />2610 Quince Street <br />Eugene, OR 97404 <br />Dear Barbara, <br />Parks and Open Space (POS) staff is pleased with the increased activities at Golden <br />Garden Park this year. Staff continues to observe increased recreational use, positive <br />habitat changes for wildlife, and increased wildlife species using the pond. <br />The 2012 season of in -water dog training at Golden Gardens Park resulted in POS <br />issuing 30 permits to park users from neighboring local and distant cities, including 18 <br />new user permits. The current season will end on Wednesday, October 31, after which <br />vehicle access inside the park and in -water dog training activities will be prohibited. The <br />combination lock securing the north gate entrance, off of Clear Lake Road, will be <br />changed at that time. <br />POS staff may review Vehicle Access Permit requirements for 2013 in upcoming <br />months, and any changes will be included in materials sent during the course of issuing <br />2013 permits. <br />To request a Vehicle Access Permit for in -water dog training purposes in 2013 will <br />require a request in writing, similar to your previous requests, and may be submitted at <br />your convenience beginning in February to Clara Matsler in our office. Contact Clara by <br />telephone at 541.682.4908 or by email at Cara .t. mats Ier(d)-ci.eugene. or. us . <br />Enjoy the park over the winter and spring, and thank you for your cooperation and your <br />consideration to other park users and wildlife these past months. <br />Sincerely, <br />Neil Bjorklund <br />POS Planning Manager <br />541.682.4909 <br />