Check out what's happening in Parks and Open Space
Parks and Rec System Plan
With the help of 12,000 of you, the Parks and Recreation System Plan draft has been completed. Find out what's in store for your neighborhood.
Eugene Outdoors Volunteers Make a Difference
Eugene Outdoors, the Parks and Open Space volunteer program, has released its 2017 Year in Review. Visit bit.ly/outdoors2017 to read some of the highlights, accomplishments and stories that shaped the past year and get a peek at goals for the current year.
Bring the Beat to Amazon Park
Join the Eugene Parks Foundation in completing the fully-inclusive vision at Amazon Community Park of music for all. Learn more at Eugeneparksfoundation.org Opens a New Window. .
The Newest Section of the Ridgeline Trail Open
Celebrate the Ridgeline Trail System's newest addition. The recently-completed 1.3 mile shared-use trail opens up the new 250-acre Wild Iris Ridge Park in Southwest Eugene for all to enjoy.
The grand opening celebration took place on Tuesday, October 24. Mayor Vinis officially opened the trail at 11 a.m., and guests then explored the park on their own or took a tour with members of the Eugene Parks ecological services team to learn more about how the site was transformed and what's up next.
See the new Ridgeline Trail Map for details about the new trail and the entire Ridgeline Trail System.
Skinner Butte Habitat Enhancement
Skinner Butte Park is getting some much needed attention. Learn about an ongoing project to reduce wildfire risk and improve the natural areas on the east, south and west sides of the butte.
