Posted on Apr 26, 2022
Eugene turns an old golf course into a neighborhood park
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The City of Eugene recently acquired new parkland on the northeast edge of town at the intersection of Delta and Ayres Roads. It’s in a fast growing residential area that has lacked a neighborhood park.
The 12-acre addition is one of the largest neighborhood park sites in the city’s system. Phillip Richardson with Eugene Parks and Open Space said it encompasses the southernmost three holes of what used to be River Ridge Golf Course.
“Because it was part of the golf course, you know there’s mature trees, there’s actually a loop path that’s already there,” he said. “There’s some remnant sloughs, Dodsen Slough is the name of the slough. And, there’s some little bridges over it. So, it’s a really nice new park.”
The 12-acre addition is one of the largest neighborhood park sites in the city’s system. Phillip Richardson with Eugene Parks and Open Space said it encompasses the southernmost three holes of what used to be River Ridge Golf Course.
“Because it was part of the golf course, you know there’s mature trees, there’s actually a loop path that’s already there,” he said. “There’s some remnant sloughs, Dodsen Slough is the name of the slough. And, there’s some little bridges over it. So, it’s a really nice new park.”
Eugene turns an old golf course into a neighborhood park
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The sale closed on Feb. 28, 2022 for the purchase price of $211,530. City funding for the purchase came from the 2006 Parks and Open Space bond measure.
The site is designated as a future neighborhood park. Currently, there are no identified development funds.
There’s no adjacent parking. Richardson said it’s meant to serve people in nearby residences."
..."The sale closed on Feb. 28, 2022 for the purchase price of $211,530. City funding for the purchase came from the 2006 Parks and Open Space bond measure.
The site is designated as a future neighborhood park. Currently, there are no identified development funds.
There’s no adjacent parking. Richardson said it’s meant to serve people in nearby residences."
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Great use of an old non-utilized golf course, PO1 William "Chip" Nagel!
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