Bethel Park Master Plan Update Complete
The planning process for the master plan update is complete. The final public involvement meeting was held on Wednesday, January 25th. The updated master plan contains a larger community center on the west side of the park. Please visit the Bethel Park Master Plan page for more information. A link to a final survey evaluating the public input process can be found there.

Partnerships Key to Newest Acquisition in the Ridgeline
This week, the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division acquired a 193 acre site, called “South Eugene Meadows”, for the Ridgeline Park system. With this addition, the Ridgeline Park system has grown to approximately 2,000 acres. This acquisition was possible because of partnerships with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and because the landowner made a significant donation to make the transaction possible. The funding package for the acquisition included a $750,000 grant from OWEB, an $886,000 grant from BPA, $713,000 in City bond measure funds, and a $790,000 donation from the landowner.  For more information contact Natural Resources Manager Eric Wold at 541-682-4842.

Amazon Small Dog Area Constructed!
The Parks and Open Space Division approved siting of a 1/2 acre small dog area within the existing boundary of the Amazon Dog Park, and a citizen group immediately set about getting a partnership agreement in place to construct and maintain the new facility. As of Friday, November 18, the small dog area was open and providing a safe and secure area for dogs 25 pounds and under to run off-leash.  For more information, please visit the small dog area page.

Decision Issued on Proposed West Alton Baker Park Disc Golf Course
The City of Eugene has issued a decision approving a modified temporary disc golf course area in West Alton Baker Park. To read the full decision, including a map of the modified area, and a summary of the public involvement process, please visit the Disc Golf page.

Spray Play at Washington Park!
The Grand Opening of the new Spray Play facility was held on July 14. For more information about the project visit the Washington Park Page. .

Spencer Butte Summit Trail Plan 
The City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division has finished developing a plan to address serious habitat and trail issues at the rocky top of Spencer Butte.  Plan goals include improving public safety, protecting a rare habitat type from increasingly heavy recreational impacts, and educating the public about this unique and fragile natural resource. For more information, please see the Spencer Butte summit page.

The Bridge: Skatepark & Urban Plaza 
In partnership with the City of Eugene, the local nonprofit organization Skaters for Eugene Skateparks is working to raise funds for Eugene’s first world-class skatepark in the heart of downtown. For more information and to see the designs, go to the City Center Skatepark page.