Opportunity for public feedback on draft master plan! Please review the draft master plan map and the draft goals and make your comments by filling out the questionnaire.  Comments will be accepted through April 9, 2010.  Thanks!

The City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division is currently developing a Master Plan for a large segment of the Ridgeline Park system.

In 2008, using funding from the 2006 Parks and Open Space Bond, the POS Division purchased 200 acres of land in Southeast Eugene from Arlie & Company for expansion of the Ridgeline Park.  This very significant acquisition will eventually enable the existing 12 mile long Ridgeline Trail to extend another several miles eastward to Lane Community College.

Additionally, Arlie & Co. made a commitment to the city, that they would donate $600,000 for improvement of this newly acquired open space upon completion of a Master Plan. This donation will then be made available to fund development, restoration, management, and maintenance priorities as identified in the Master Plan.  A requirement of the purchase agreement is that the Master Plan be completed by July 1, 2010.

In recognition of this significant gift, the City has committed upon receipt of the donation, to name the segment of the Ridgeline Trail through the property as the “Suzanne Arlie Ridgeline Trail Corridor”. 

The planning process will include several community-wide public meetings, and additional opportunities for public comment and feedback.

For more information contact:

Philip Richardson
Landscape Architect
City of Eugene, Parks and Open Space Division
1820 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: (541) 682-4906