HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Order 58-26-13 -- Temp. Closure of Skinner Butte ParkAdministrative Order - Page 1 of 2
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 58-26-13
of the
Executive Director of the Public Works Department
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF SKINNER BUTTE PARK
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026.
The Executive Director of the Public Works Department finds that:
A. Pursuant to the authority of Administrative Order No. 21-03-12 issued by the City
Manager, the Executive Director of the Public Works Department is authorized to regulate City
parks and to protect park visitors and the park environment.
B. (1) Section 1.003(1) of the Park and Open Space Rules authorizes the
temporary closure of all or any portion of a park, open space, or facility "upon finding that
conditions that threaten the welfare or safety of nearby residents exist, and the need to preserve
their welfare and safety outweighs the public's right of access to the park."
(2) In addition to a closure ordered under Subsection (1) of this section, the
Director of the Public Works Department may restrict vehicular access to City parks or open space
during regular open hours upon finding that such restriction is necessary for the preservation of
the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Eugene. Upon such a determination, the
gates at park or open space entry points may be closed and appropriate signs must be posted
indicating the hours that vehicular access is prohibited. A closure under this Subsection shall not
limit the public’s right of non-vehicular access to a park or open space between 6:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m.
C. Skinner Butte Park is composed of 99.02 acres, a portion of which contains the
Skinner Butte Loop Park Road and summit parking lot.
D. The portion of Skinner Butte Park shown in Exhibit A attached to this Order is
experiencing high fire danger and ongoing illicit activity that increases fire risk. The Eugene
Springfield Fire Chief and Fire Marshal recommend closure of the summit parking lot to vehicles
during fire season.
E. To protect the park and park users, the area identified in Exhibit A must be closed
to vehicular traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the above findings, which are hereby adopted:
The Executive Director of the Public Works Department orders and directs that:
1. The portion of Skinner Butte Park outlined in red on Exhibit A attached to this
Administrative Order is hereby closed to vehicular use other than law enforcement personnel,
authorized City employees and contractors, and persons with written authorization from the Public
Works Director or the Parks Division Manager. This closure is effective at 12 :01 a .m. on June 1,
2026, and shall remain in effect until 7:00 a.m . on October 15 , 2026 .
2. In addition to any other measures that may be implemented to restrict vehicular
entry into the closed portion of Skinner Butte Park, the City shall lock the permanent access gate
in the closed position 24 hours per day. The City shall post clearly visible signs on the gate located
near the intersection of Skinners Butte Loop and E . 3rd Ave. to advise the public that , pursuant to
Administrative Order of the Public Works Executive Director, a portion of Skinner Butte Park is
closed to vehicular traffic.
Dated this 19 day of May, 2026.
Administrative Order -Page 2 of 2
Lacey Risdal
AIC Executive Director
Public Works Department
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