NR Final Public Meeting and Survey for Golden Gardens

Community members can see the final design for Golden Gardens Park and share their perspectives from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13 at Prairie Mountain School. The City will provide another opportunity to share feedback during an online session on November 21 from 12-1 p.m. An online survey is available at engage.eugene-or.gov/goldengardens.

The final design for the 223-acre park and sports complex includes 14 sports fields, a 124-acre natural area with enhanced protections for turtles and native species, a trail system and a 12-acre neighborhood park.

The designs incorporate feedback from the first two public meeting and surveys as well as interviews with existing park users and representatives of sports, environmental, and neighborhood organizations and input from a multistakeholder advisory group.

Phase 1 construction, which could start in 2026, would include infrastructure and one or two sports fields funded by the 2018 Parks and Recreation Bond and Levy. Future park development would occur as more funds become available for construction and maintenance, likely in five to 15 years.

Participants can RSVP for the in-person event, register for the online event, sign up to receive future project updates, and learn more at engage.eugene-or.gov/goldengardens.

About Golden Gardens Park

Golden Gardens Park is currently accessed from the intersection of Golden Gardens Street and Jessen Drive, north of Barger Drive. Golden Gardens was identified as a critical location to develop a sports complex that meets the needs of the growing community.

The ponds at the center were originally gravel pits used for construction of Beltline Road in the 1950s. The city began acquiring portions of the park in the 1970s. A series of drownings catalyzed efforts in the mid-2000s to increase safety, improve habitat, and promote more activity at the park. In 2007, the city acquired 170 acres for the park with funding from the 2006 Parks and Open Space bond measure. Much of the added acreage has been farmed under a lease agreement while the park awaits development.

Event Details

What: Golden Gardens Park Public Meeting #3

When: Wednesday, November 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Prairie Mountain School cafeteria (5305 Royal Ave., Eugene, OR 97402)

This is a family friendly event with food and drinks provided. RSVP requested.

What: Golden Gardens Park Online Public Meeting #3

When: Thursday, November 21, noon - 1 p.m.

Where: Online, register to receive link

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