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Eo (7) Maintaining~ remodeling and upgrading park, recreational and cultural facilities in order to respond to changing uses as well as attaining and preserving operational efficiency. Amazon Park Background: Amazon Park was initially acquired in 1947 through the Century Progress Fund. Additional parcels were acquired and added to the park through the 1940's. Development of recreation improvements began in the 1950's with construction of a ballfield and the swimming pool opening. The creek was dramatically modified by the Army Corp of Engineers in 1958 when it was enlarged, straightened, and partially lined with concrete. The 1960's and 1970's saw additional recreation development with the playground, tennis courts, Amazon Community Center, bike path, and running trail being constructed. In 1974, Amazon Parkway was extended between 24th and 30th Avenue. In the late 1980's the playground was remodeled, the Hilyard Community Center was opened and the softball/soccer field was constructed south of 24th. In the 1990's the skatebowl was constructed (one of the first of its kind) and the dog park was installed. In 1994 a master plan process was undertaken to guide future development and identify areas for preservation. The 1994 park master plan was created through a formal public process. The resulting plan helped to guide decision making in the park for nearly a decade. It was shortly after then that the LTD park and ride station and parking lot was constructed. In 1998, the Parks and Open Space bond measure is passed by Eugene voters, allocating $750,000 to improvements in Amazon Park. Fo The Amazon Park Master Plan was developed through an extensive public involvement and research process from September 2003- June 2004. A series of three workshops were held to provide information, collect input, and gage support for the plan. Over 300 individuals participated in this process. Advertisement for public involvement efforts included direct-mail postcard invitations to over 4,000 neighbors, individuals and stakeholder organizations, display ads in the Register Guard and Eugene Weekly, news releases, and posters displayed in the park A web page was developed for the design process, where all workshop results, questionnaire results, and concept plans are posted for public intemet access.