Lane County Parks (LCP) welcomes you to join us at one of four regional gatherings to share your ideas in support of a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive County Park system.
Questions for consideration will focus on SPECIAL PROJECTS for specific County Parks and include:
What enhancements would improve accessibility and access at Lane County Parks?
Which recreational features are most desirable in Lane County Parks?
What educational elements would enhance the County Park visitor experience?
Format: Brief presentation followed by interactive idea sharing and prioritization activity.
Background: Lane County Parks are an extensive and unique system of natural areas, developed parks, campgrounds, marinas, boat ramps and waysides with over 4300 acres from the sea to the summit. The Parks Master Plan guides the maintenance, operation and development of the County Parks system for the next 20 years and was approved by the County Commissioners in 2018. It was shaped by extensive community engagement and reflects resident values for recreation, tourism, natural resource protection, economic development and historical and cultural resource preservation.
During the Master Planning process it became clear that prioritizing investment in key parks was crucial. Community feedback included guidance to select targeted sites by taking into account the distribution and equity of recreation options, respecting the unique character and assets at specific sites, and building on sites with existing access, infrastructure and opportunity to improve recreation experience.
In 2019 the Board approved the formation of the Lane County Parks Funding Task Force and charged them with researching and recommending dedicated funding options that ensure long-term financial stability for Lane County Parks. The task force developed five funding and service priorities based on the vision, mission and goals established in the Parks Master Plan; operations and maintenance, Deferred Maintenance, conservation and habitat restoration, and special projects.
Special Projects – meet special needs like restoring parks along the McKenzie River, further implementing the Rivers to Ridges Parks & Open Space Vision, providing enhanced beach and river access, and projects that increase tourism.
Want to learn more? Please visit our website and review the Parks Master Plan and the Funding Task Force Report.
Each gathering will focus on specific parks in that region as follows:
May 17, Eugene: Armitage Park, Howard Buford Recreation Area, Orchard Point Marina, Perkins Peninsula, Richardson and Zumwalt
May 19, Florence: Harbor Vista Campground, Camp Lane, North Jetty
May 23 Leaburg: Armitage Park, Hendricks Bridge, Forest Glen, Helfrich Landing, Leaburg Landing and other regional boat ramps.
May 25, Cottage Grove: Baker Bay