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9.2600 Purpose of PRO Park_ Recreation,__ and Open Space zone The Park, Recreation, and Open Space Zone (PRO) is intended to accomplish all of the following: (1) Implement the Metro Plan, Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan, and other applicable plans by providing areas that will conserve and preserve a variety of parks, recreation areas, and open spaces to maintain livability of the metropolitan area. (2) Provide a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities to meet neighborhood, community, and metropolitan needs. (3) Efficiently implement plans and improvements to parks and open areas with appropriate reviews where compatibility issues may arise. (4) Facilitate preservation of scenic and natural values and ecosystem management. 9.2610 Park. Recreation and open Space zone Sitine Requirements. In addition to the approval criteria in EC 9.5865 Zone Chan A ppral. Criteria, the following siting requirements apply: (1) Rezoning the subject site implements park, recreation, open space, or natural resource preservation objectives and policies; or (2) The subject site is privately owned, at least 2 acres in size and meets the purpose of this zone and the definition for non -- publicly owned open space in EC 9.2620 PRO zone Terms. 9.2620 PRO zone Terms. The determination of parr classification shall be based on the Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan or by the city manager. As used with reference to this zone, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean: Neighborhood Park. The basic unit of the park system, serving as the recreational and social focus of the neighborhood. Neighborhood parks primarily serve residents living within a % mile radius and off - street parking is not generally provided. Neighborhood parks are sometimes located adjacent to an elementary school. Community Park. Larger in size than a neighborhood park and meeting recreational needs of more than one neighborhood, a community park serves as a destination that usually includes on site parking. Community parks are generally developed for active and passive recreation uses and may include recreation centers, swimming pools, sports fields, and other community -based facilities. Community parks are sometimes located adjacent to schools where site amenities can be shared. Metropolitan Park. A park that meets the recreational needs of the city as a whole, often including a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities as well as the preservation of natural landscapes, unique natural resources, special botanical display, and open space. Although metropolitan parks are usually large, they also can include small areas that are part of a larger metropolitan park network, as found along the Willamette River and the south hills ridge line parks. Metropolitan parks usually include on site parking. Non - Publicly owned open Space. Open or natural areas above 2 acres in size, Ordinance - 88