Item B: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan

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not rezone any property for park use. Thus, the PROS Comprehensive Plan has no effect on the buildable land inventories. The 1989 Parks and Recreation Plan established a ratio of 8.1 acres per thousand residents as a target level of service. Eugene's current inventory of City owned parks and open space equals a ratio of 18 acres per thousand. The PROS Comprehensive Plan proposes a new target of 20 acres per thousand, or 2 acres per thousand more than currently provided (see Table B-1). The new level of service target is documented in the Community Needs Assessment Report, dated December 2004, and was determined through an extensive information analysis including: · public involvement; · a review of local, state and national trends in sports and recreation; · parks and open space classifications; · a current parks and open space inventory, including evaluations of park amenities, facilities, and natural areas; · and a comparison analysis to other Oregon and regional communities. The total target of 20 acres/1,OOO translates into an additional 1,300 acres of land by year 2025. When identifying parcels for park acquisition, the preference is on obtaining properties that are in close proximity to residents, and therefore within Eugene's UGB. However, there are some instances when it may become necessary to look outside of the UGB. The total level of service target is broken down into individual park types which are described below: · Neighborhood Parks- proposed increase of 150 acres by year 2025. An analysis of neighborhood park service areas shows that there are between 60 and 70 separate residential areas not within a half-mile safe walking distance of a playground. Some of these areas, however represent small geographic areas and do not warrant the development of a neighborhood park facility. It is estimated that roughly 37 additional neighborhood parks are needed to serve the residential areas within the Urban Growth Boundary (see Park Service Area Map). At an average size of 4 acres each, this would mean an additional 150 acres of land are needed to address neighborhood park needs by 2025. It can be assumed that most if not all of this acreage will be acquired within the UGB. · Community Parks- proposed increase of 60-95 acres by year 2025. An analysis of community park service areas shows that there is only one area within the Eugene planning area that is not being served by a community park. This area is located in River Road/Santa Clara. The size of this future community park may vary between 40 and 70 acres. Additionally, smaller acquisitions totaling 20-25 acres could be added to existing community park Attachment A October 31, 2005 Page 2