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City of Central Point
Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda
February 15, 2024
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2023 6:00 PM
IV. CHANGES TO AGENDA
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VI. BUSINESS
A. Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan Final Plan Review and Approval
(Jacob)
B. Oregon Recreational Immunity Update (Jacob)
VII. UPDATES
VIII. UPCOMING MEETING DATE
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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the hearing impaired must request such services at least 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting. To make your
request, please contact the City Recorder at 541-423-1015 (voice), or by e-mail at:
Rachel.neuenschwander@centralpointoregon.gov .
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por favor llame con 72 horas de anticipación al 541-664-3321 ext. 201.
CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Deanna Casey Parks Commissioner Present
Eden Foster Parks Commissioner Present
Patricia Alvarez Parks Commissioner Present
Dennis Browning Parks Commissioner Present
Fran Cordeiro-Settell Parks Commissioner Present
Stephanie Hendrickson Parks Commissioner Present
Ron Woodhead Parks Commissioner Present
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - Sep 21, 2023 6:00 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Eden Foster, Parks Commissioner
SECONDER: Fran Cordeiro-Settell, Parks Commissioner
AYES: Casey, Foster, Alvarez, Browning, Cordeiro-Settell, Hendrickson,
Woodhead
IV. CHANGES TO AGENDA
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VI. BUSINESS
A. Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson Election
A Park and Recreation Commission chairperson needs to be elected each year and
approved by City Council. Patricia opened the floor for nominations. Ron nominated
Patricia and Steph seconded the motion. No other nominations were made. Ron
moved that Patricia be elected Parks and Recreation Chairperson and Fran seconded
the nomination. Motion approved by all. Patricia nominated Ron as vice-chair. Eden
seconded the motion which was approved by all. Dave reported that the terms for
Eden, Patricia, Stephanie would end this year but all had agreed to new three-year
terms on the Commission. Council would approve these in January. Dennis Browning
had decided to leave the Commission so we will be advertising for his position. Dave
thanked Mr. Browning for his service.
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RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Ron Woodhead, Parks Commissioner
SECONDER: Fran Cordeiro-Settell, Parks Commissioner
AYES: Casey, Foster, Browning, Cordeiro-Settell, Hendrickson,
Woodhead
ABSTAIN: Patricia Alvarez
B. Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan & Creekside Conceptual Plan
Update and Plan Review
Dave provided an overview of the Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan
& Creekside Conceptual Plan projects to date: Request for Qualifications went out in
January 2023 with Scharen Design Studios awarded the contract in March 2023.
Contractor began onsite work in May and the ad hoc committee had its first meeting
in June. As far as public outreach activities, a public survey had been announced in
the August city newsletter and was open through the end of December.
Approximately 80 responses had been received with most being negative but we
also received good suggestions for park elements. Open houses had been held for
both the Creekside and Greenway sites to review designs and take public comment.
Those attending the Creekside event were primarily from the Boes Subdivision and
were not supportive of many of the park elements.
Next steps in the planning process include a city council study session later this
month. The final draft plan will be reviewed and approved by park commission early
next year with council review to follow. Once the master plan is approved, a second
contract with Scharen Design Studio for construction and bid documents will signed.
We expect construction to start in the 2025-27 period depending on availability of
urban renewal funding.
Shelby Scharen, Scharen Design Studio, provided an overview of the goals for both
the Greenway and Creekside sites and reviewed the conceptual designs and
elements for each. The Greenway site had been designed as a destination park with
the goal of attracting folks from outside the area. A critical part of this project will be
restoring those areas damaged by the 2020 wildfire. The Creekside area has been
designed as more of a natural area with outdoor education being a priority.
Ron said that his sense of the comments from the Creekside open house was that
they were concerned more about issues that might occur at night rather than during
daylight hours and with possible impacts of increased traffic particularly due to the
one entrance/exit from the subdivision. Matt said that he would be hiring a traffic
consultant to provide data for planning purposes. Adding buildings to the site may
be difficult until the traffic issues are resolved. Matt also said that the while
concerns of the neighborhood should be considered the Creekside area was the
largest public wooded area in the city and should be developed as a park. We need
to consider the whole city and not just the neighborhood issues. Dave reminded that
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the Commission that the Creekside project would not be funded in the near future.
Matt said that it would be 2025 at the very earliest.
RESULT: FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
VII. UPDATES
Community Center: The project is moving forward. The county is using a construction
management/ general contractor process that will provide for some cost saving for the
project. The bid documents will be released on November 21st and the contract will be
awarded in December with the project beginning in January.
Central Point Little League Fields: Design and construction documents will be finished
and out to bid later this month. If everything goes according to plan contractor will be
hired this winter with work starting in June or July.
My Veteran/My Hero Tribute Tree Program: We have four tribute trees donated this
year celebrating four veterans. There will be a special ceremony held as part of the
Veterans Day event at the Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorials.
Central Point Cemetery: Tree maintenance will start this month. Thanks to the Central
Point Cemetery Improvement Committee donated $23,000 for this project.
Flanagan Park Pollinator Garden: The garden site has been moved to a new area at the
park. Shooting Star Nursery is creating a design for the garden. Eden reported that the
foundation is purchasing two trellises for the garden that are being fabricated at Crater
Works by a Logos Public Charter School metal working class.
Special Events: Elizabeth reported that the following events had been held this fall:
Made in Southern Oregon was a great success with nearly 150 vendors attending. The
Hispanic Heritage Celebration was a new event that had also been very successful.
Battle of the Food Truck hadn’t been held since 2019 with an estimated 4500 folks
attended. Liam’s Trunk or Treat was also extremely well attended. Upcoming events
included Veterans Day Commemoration on November 11 and Community Christmas
Light Parade on December 2.
Recreation Programs: Nikki reported that recreation classes were going well. Working
on the winter/spring guide has begun. Ron said that he appreciated the classes being
held at the Public Works facility and thought that the Forest Glen playground opening
went well.
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VIII. UPCOMING MEETING DATE
Park and Recreation Commission meetings for next year will be held on the following
dates: February 15, May 16, August 15, and November 7.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
The next scheduled meeting is February 15, 2024.
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City of Central Point
Staff Report
ISSUE SUMMARY
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation
Commission
FROM: Dave Jacob, Park Planner
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan Final Plan Review and
Approval
ACTION REQUIRED:
Motion
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
The Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway is a 51.9 acre site located roughly between West
Pine Street and the Table Rock Road overpass on both the east and west sides of Bear Creek.
Following the September 2020 wildfire that burned through this area, the Central Point City
Council directed the Parks Department to develop a master plan for the area. The purpose of
the master planning project is to develop designs for both active and passive recreation
opportunities which would include public education as well as environmental stewardship
elements. Critical planning issues include the following:
· Natural Hazards: Wildfire and flooding are concerns. A park design that minimizes
the potential impact of these hazards is critical.
· Public Safety: Since the area has a history of being used by people experiencing
homelessness, public safety is a concern. Public perceptions of the Greenway in
general tend to focus on this issue more than any other which may limit public use of
the site.
The Parks Department prepared and released a Request for Qualifications to develop a master
plan for the site in January 2023 and awarded the contract to Scharen Design Studio in May
2023. Work on the planning project began in June 2023. An Ad Hoc Committee comprised of
both City Council and Park and Recreation Commission members was formed to guide the
process. Opportunities for public input were provided throughout this process. The attached
draft final Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan is the result of this planning
process.
At this meeting, staff and our consultant will present the Master Plan to the Commission for final
review and discussion and provide an opportunity for public comment. If approved by the
Commission, the master plan will be forwarded to City Council for final review and approval.
Suggested Motion: I move that the Park and Recreation Commission forward the Central Point -
Bear Creek Master Plan to the Central Point City Council with a recommendation to approve
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and implement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. RESOLUTION NO _____________ Approving Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway
Master Plan
2. GREENWAY MASTER PLAN 24-0208 For Commission Review 2-8-24 (3)
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RESOLUTION NO. ________________
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND IMPLEMENT THE
CENTRAL POINT – BEAR CREEK GREENWAY MASTER PLAN
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point recognizes the importance of promoting
sustainable and accessible recreational opportunities for its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan has been developed
as a comprehensive strategy to restore and develop recreational opportunities on the
Central Point – Bear Creek Greenway with the goal of fostering public safety,
environmental stewardship, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway
Master Plan and finds it aligns with the city's goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan has undergone a public review process, providing
opportunities for community members and stakeholders to provide input and feedback,
resulting in a plan that reflects the diverse needs and desires of the Central Point
community; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Central Point - Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan will
enable the City to seek funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to implement the
proposed restoration activities and recreational improvements outlined in the plan;
The City of Central Point resolves as follow:
Section 1: The City Council supports the Central Point – Bear Creek Master Plan (2024).
The plan is adopted as guidance for future City planning, management and
financing efforts related to the Bear Creek Greenway park.
Section 2: This resolution shall be effective following its adoption by the City of Central Point
City Council.
Passed by the Council and sign by me in authentication of its passage this
______ day of ___________________, 2024
_____________________________________
Mayor Hank Williams
ATTEST:
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City Recorder
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CENTRAL POINT BEAR CREEK GREENWAY
MASTER PLAN PROJECT February 8, 2024
MASTER PLAN
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WetlandHumedales
Earth Bermberma de tierra
MeadowpradoViewsvistasViewsvistas
Viewsvistas
Viewsvistas
Creek Accessacceso al arroyo
Creek Accessacceso al arroyo
PondEstanque
Overlookpasar por alto
Picnic Areaárea de pícnic
Terraced picnic / viewing area & outdoor classroom
�rea de picnic/observación
en terraza y aula al aire libre
Nature PlayParque de la
naturaleza
Pollinator Garden
Troll Bridgepuente troll
Nature PlayParque de la naturaleza
Large & Small Dog Parkparque para perros grandes y pequeños
Mountain Bike Skills Course
Pista de bomba de ciclismo de montaña
Elk Creek
Lone Pine Creek
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Bear Creek
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Bicycle Pump Trackpista de bomba
Small Group Activites(horseshoes, bocce, cornhole)grupos pequeños/canchas deportivas
Estacionamiento y acceso a camiones de bomberos
Parking (35 spaces) & Fire Truck Access
Easement needed through neighbor's propertiesservidumbre necesaria a través
de las propiedades del vecino
Replant riparian vegetation &remove blackberriesReplantar vegetación ribereña y eliminar moras
Restore vegetation & add trees to screen adjacent development
Restaurar la vegetación y
y Plantar árboles para
cribar el desarrollo
Replant riparian vegetation &remove blackberries
Replantar vegetación ribereña
y eliminar moras
Future CommercialDevelopment
Estacionamiento desbordante/ Área de césped abierto
Overflow Parking/Open Lawn Area
Stabilize & Add Canopy Trees over CreekEstabilizar y añadir Árboles de dosel sobre el arroyo
Coordinate with landownersto repair vegetation & screen highwayCoordine con los propietarios de las tierras para reparar la vegetación y proteger la carretera
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Information KioskPuesto de información
Picnic AreaÁrea de pícnic
RestroomsBaños
Dog ParkParque para perros
Drinking WaterAgua potable
Nature PlayParque de la naturaleza
Nature OverlookMirador de la naturaleza
Pollinator GardenJardín de polinizadores
SignageSeñalización
Art Installation Instalación de arte
New StructureNueva estructura
Park Access PointPunto de acceso al parque
Paved PathCamino pavimentado
Unpaved PathCamino sin pavimentar
Central Point PropertyCentral Point Propiedad
BoardwalkPaseo marítimo
Activity ZoneZona de actividad
Mountain Bike Pump TrackPista de bomba de ciclismo de montañaSound WallPared de sonido
Earth BermBerma de tierra
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CENTRAL POINT BEAR CREEK GREENWAY
MASTER PLAN PROJECT February 8, 2024
RestoreVegetation
Plant vegetation to create an
adaptable park that mitigates
and accommodates drought
and wildfire
Ensure the park is perceived
as safe, is welcoming, and is a
safe place for all
Destination Park
Create a park that is a
destination for Central Point
residents and regional visitors
that complements the existing
Central Point park system
Safe & Welcoming
Acces & Wayfinding
Improve access and wayfinding
to and within the park,
including connections to the
east and west sides
Protect ecologically sensitive
areas while creating new
recreation opportunities
Balance nature
and recreation
Interpret natural history and
ecologies using state of the
art methods and waypoints
Interpretation
Provide opportunities to see,
touch, and interact with the creek
Interact withthe Water
PROJECT GOALS
GREENWAY
DESIGN NARRATIVE
Design Elements
• Paved and Unpaved Trails
• Boardwalks
• Pond and Creek Overlooks
• Kiosk/ Pavilion
• Site Lighting
• Furnishings (benches, tables, trash/recycle)
• Vegetation Restoration
• Wayfinding & Signage
• Safety Features (cameras; fencing)
• Restrooms & Drinking Water
• Noise Mitigation (Berms, Sound Walls)
• Public Art
• Wildfire Mitigation
Program • Dog Park
• Bocce/Horseshoes/Cornhole
• Bicycle Pump Track & Skills Park
• Pollinator Gardening
• Picnicking
• Nature Play
• Gathering space / Welcome area
• Creek Access
• Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking /Walking
• Biking
MASTER PLAN NARRATIVE
The Central Point Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan provides increased recreation opportunities, restores natural areas, and mitigates the potential for future catastrophic wildfires. The design is a blend
of active and passive recreation, with multiple areas for unexpected play and discovery. The design improves public accessibility to and within the park, including new parking areas, pedestrian bridges, and walking paths that connect different portions of the property.
A key component of the Master Plan is to create a series of public engagement events that will provide
people with opportunities to have direct and meaningful experiences with the landscape and enliven this critical community asset. Some of these activities include volunteer tree planting, annual events, and nature walks.
Design elements include a dog park; bicycle pump track and mountain bike skills course; picnic areas;
nature play areas; walking paths; creek access; boardwalks and pond access. The master plan includes two new parking areas, each with a restroom, drinking water, and welcome area with informational signage.
New trails throughout the property will provide several routes to maximize exploration and immersion
in the landscape. Nature play areas are scattered throughout the park, to better connect children to nature. A series of large, dramatic public art pieces will double as wayfinding, encouraging visitors to move through the park in order to discover the next piece of artwork.
A terraced gathering area and boardwalk will be integrated into the edge of Mingus pond with a dock/
wildlife viewing area at the water’s edge. Two pedestrian bridges will cross Bear Creek, providing access to the east side and allowing people to walk in a large loop around the entire park.
Restoring the natural vegetation is a crucial objective of the park design. Much of the property will be restored to native upland vegetation with drought-tolerant trees and shrubs set within a re-seeded
meadow of native grasses and forbs. Riparian vegetation will be utilized in wetter areas, and large patches of reed canary grass will be planted with willow that will shade out the grass over time. Two pollinator gardens are planned, one adjacent to the large pond and the other adjacent to the welcome area at the north end. These gardens will provide food, water, and habitat for pollinators, and educational benefits for park visitors.
El Plan Maestro de la Vía Verde de Central Point Bear Creek brinda mayores oportunidades de recreación,
restaura áreas naturales y mitiga el potencial de futuros incendios forestales catastróficos. El diseño es una mezcla de recreación activa y pasiva, con múltiples áreas para juegos y descubrimientos inesperados. El diseño mejora la accesibilidad pública hacia y dentro del parque, incluyendo nuevas áreas de estacionamiento, puentes
peatonales y senderos para caminar que conectan diferentes partes de la propiedad.
Un componente clave del Plan Maestro es crear una serie de eventos de participación pública que brindarán a las personas oportunidades para tener experiencias directas y significativas con el paisaje y animar este activo comunitario crítico. Algunas de estas actividades incluyen la plantación voluntaria de árboles, eventos anuales y
caminatas por la naturaleza.
Los elementos de diseño incluyen un parque para perros; pista de bombeo para bicicletas y curso de habilidades para bicicletas de montaña; áreas de picnic; áreas de juego en la naturaleza; Senderos; acceso al arroyo; paseos marítimos y acceso al estanque. El plan maestro incluye dos nuevas áreas de estacionamiento, cada una con
baño, agua potable y área de bienvenida con señalización informativa.
Los nuevos senderos en toda la propiedad proporcionarán varias rutas para maximizar la exploración y la inmersión en el paisaje. Las áreas de juego en la naturaleza están dispersas por todo el parque, para conectar mejor a los niños con la naturaleza. Una serie de grandes y dramáticas piezas de arte público servirán de arte y
orientación, animando a los visitantes a moverse por el parque para descubrir la próxima obra de arte.
Un área de reunión en terrazas y un paseo marítimo se integrarán en el borde del estanque Mingus con un muelle / área de observación de vida silvestre en la orilla del agua. Dos puentes peatonales cruzarán Bear Creek, proporcionando acceso al lado este y permitiendo a las personas caminar en un gran bucle alrededor de todo el
parque.
La restauración de la vegetación natural es un objetivo crucial del diseño del parque. Gran parte de la propiedad será restaurada a la vegetación nativa de las tierras altas con árboles y arbustos tolerantes a la sequía dentro de una pradera resembrada de pastos y hierbas nativas. La vegetación ribereña se utilizará en las zonas más
húmedas, y se plantarán grandes parches de caña canaria con sauces que darán sombra a la hierba con el tiempo.
Se planean dos jardines de polinizadores, uno adyacente al estanque grande y el otro adyacente al área de
bienvenida en el extremo norte. Estos jardines proporcionarán alimentos, agua y hábitat para los polinizadores, y beneficios educativos para los visitantes del parque.
Engagement & Events
volunteer events• Tree Planting; Trash Pick-up
• Plant 1,000 Camas program (fall bulb planting)
• Park Stewards
• Bicycle patrol
• Donor/Gratitude Installations
educational events• Bird / Nature Walks
• Bicycle workshop/classes/maintenance clinic
• Dog training classes; Agility competitions
• Pokemon/ Digital Games
• Kids Art (mosaics, painting)
annual or seasonal events
• Fun Run; pumpkin toss; marches/parade
• Food Trucks/Beer Garden/Ice Cream Kiosk
• Rotating art installations
• Tribute Trees; Memorial features
• Greenway Festival: Bear Creek Restoration Celebration or White Goose Festival
• Tree Planting; Riparian Restoration
• Blackberry Removal
• Adopt-a-Pollinator-Garden
• Educational Programming
• Native Plant Gathering & Native Foods
valmont bike park, boulder, co
(masu planning, copenhagen)
story mill park (design workshop)
houston arboretum (design workshop)
(thomas dambo)
bryant park, ny
bruce munro, field of light
vesper meadow
story mill park (design workshop)
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The Master Plan design creates plenty of opportunities
to explore the natural areas including Mingus Pond and Bear Creek. Viewing areas will be located along a new boardwalk, while a new path will follow the edge of
Bear Creek and provide access to the water’s edge. Two
pedestrian bridges will cross the creek.
El tema de este diseño es abrazar el agua. El diseño crea
muchas oportunidades para ver, caminar al lado y tocar
el arroyo y los estanques. Las áreas de observación se
ubicarían a lo largo del estanque Mingus, con un paseo
marítimo alrededor de su borde. Un nuevo camino
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Bird’s Eye View - Looking North
southern oregon land conservancy yanaguana park (mig)
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Bird’s Eye View - Middle bear creek and northern bridge (bottom); elk creek, nature play area, bicycle pump track (middle); dog park (right)
tikkirulia, finland
henri palmisano park (site dg)
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Pond Overlook welcome sign and kiosk with wayfinding/information; pollinator demonstration garden
Bicycle Pump Track & Nature Play Area
story mill park (design workshop)
smithsonian gardens, dc
pump track (trail labs inc)
trail network, philadelphia
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North Entrance/Welcome Plaza
North Entrance Welcome Plaza
orientation area, picnic area; kiosk with wayfinding/information; public art & pollinator garden. Overflow parking/ open lawn area
story mill park (design workshop)
story mill park (design workshop)
temporary art installation, chaumont garden festival
westmoreland park (greenworks pc)
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SECTIONS
Section 1. Small Pond
pond
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sound wall bear creek path
Section 2. Dog Park & North Creek Bridge
bear creek pathdog parkberm
elk creek
bear creek & northern bridgeremoved bermat wetland
Section 3. Big Pond
bear creek path
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big pond
pond overlook & boardwalk nature play bear creek
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Section 4. Pollinator Garden & South Creek Bridge
bear creek & southern bridge
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VEGETATION RESTORATION
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Picnic Areaárea de pícnic
Nature PlayParque de la naturaleza
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Large & Small Dog Parkparque para perros grandes y pequeños
Elk Creek
Lone Pine Creek
Bear Creek
Bear Creek
Bear Creek
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Jardín polinizador
Bicycle Pump Trackpista de bomba
Small Group Activites(horseshoes, bocce, cornhole)grupos pequeños/canchas deportivas
Estacionamiento y acceso a camiones de bomberos
Parking (34 spaces) & Fire Truck Access
Easement needed through neighbor's propertiesservidumbre necesaria a través de las propiedades del vecino
Restore vegetation & add trees to screen adjacent development
Restaurar la vegetación y y Plantar árboles para cribar el desarrollo
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Information KioskPuesto de información
Picnic AreaÁrea de pícnic
RestroomsBaños
Dog ParkParque para perros
Drinking WaterAgua potable
Nature PlayParque de la naturaleza
Nature OverlookMirador de la naturaleza
Pollinator GardenJardín de polinizadores
SignageSeñalización
Art Installation Instalación de arte
New StructureNueva estructura
Park Access PointPunto de acceso al parque
Paved PathCamino pavimentado
Unpaved PathCamino sin pavimentar
Central Point PropertyCentral Point Propiedad
BoardwalkPaseo marítimo
Activity ZoneZona de actividad
Mountain Bike Pump TrackPista de bomba de
ciclismo de montañaPhase 2 constructionConstrucción de la segunda fase
Phase 2 constructionConstrucción de la segunda fase
Riparian Plants for Restoration*
Botanical Name Common NameAcer macrophyllum big-leaf maple Alnus rhombifolia white alder
Crataegus douglasii black hawthorn Frangula purshiana cascara Juglans hindsii Hind’s walnut Plantanus racemosa California sycamore Populus trichocarpa black cottonwood
Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas-fir Salix exigua Narrowleaf willow Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra Pacific willow Salix lasiolepis arroyo willow Salix scouleriana Scouler’s willow
Amelanchier alnifolia serviceberry Physocarpus capitata Pacific ninebark Prunus virginiana var. demissa western choke-cherry Ribes inerme whitestem gooseberrySambucus mexicana blue elderberry
Spiraea douglasii Douglas spirea Symphoricarpos albus common snowberryViburnum ellipticum oval-leaved viburnumVitis californica California grapeBidens cernua beggers ticks
Deschampsia cespitosa tufted hairgrassDeschampsia elongata slender hairgrassDicentra formosa bleeding heartLupinus polyphyllus large-leaved lupinePerideridia oregana yampah
Upland Plants for Restoration*
Botanical Name Common NameHolodiscus discolor oceanspray Oemleria cerasiformis osoberry
Philadelphus lewesii mock orange Arbutus menziesii Pacific madrone Calocedrus decurrens incense cedar Hesperocyparis bakeri Baker’s cyress Juniperus occidentalis western juniper
Pinus lambertiana sugar pine Pinus ponderosa ponderosa pine Pinus sabiniana grey pine Quercus chrysolepus canyon live oak Quercus douglasii blue oak
Quercus garryana Oregon white oak Quercus kelloggii California black oak Quercus lobata valley oak Quercus wizliznii interior live oak Aesculus californica California buckeye
Bacharis pilularis coyote brush Berberis aquifolium tall Oregongrape Cercis occidentalis western redbud Cercocarpus betuloides birchleaf mountain mahogany Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus green rabbitbrush
Ericameria nauseosa rubber rabbitbrush Eriodictyon californicum yerba santa Frangula californica coffeeberry Prunus emarginata bitter cherry Prunus subcordata Klamath plum
Purshia tridentata antelope bitterbrush Rhus aromatica skunkbush Achillea millefolium common yarrow Anaphalis margaritacea pearly everlastingAsclepias fascicularis narrow-leaved milkweed
Bromus sitchensis var. carinatus California bromeChamerion angustifolium fireweedDanthonia californica California oat grass
Revegetation Areas - Phase 1
Riparian Restoration = 2.5 acres
Upland Restoration = 14 acres
Pollinator Garden = 5,000 square feet
Ornamental Planting = 25,000 square feet
Lawn (Eco-Mix drought-tolerant, mow/no-mow) = 37,000 square feet
FreshWater Trust Restoration Work (2023-2024)
Upland Plant Community
Riparian Plant Community
Eco-Mix Lawn
Mix of Fescues and Ryegrass with Clovers, Allysum, & Yarrow, that can be mown or unmown
*final plant list to be determined
*final plant list to be determined
Freshwater Trust Restoration Area(~50’ from creek edge)
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PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION
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Parking (35 spaces) & Fire Truck Access
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Pollinator GardenJardín de polinizadores
SignageSeñalización
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New StructureNueva estructura
Park Access PointPunto de acceso al parque
Paved PathCamino pavimentado
Unpaved PathCamino sin pavimentar
Central Point PropertyCentral Point Propiedad
BoardwalkPaseo marítimo
Activity ZoneZona de actividad
Mountain Bike Pump TrackPista de bomba de ciclismo de montañaSound WallPared de sonido
Earth Bermberma de tierra
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CONSTRUCTION COST - phase 1
picnic / play areas
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nature play
≈ $63k
restroom #1
≈ $499k
riparian plantings
≈ $6k
paved paths + lighting
≈ $237k
sm pollinator garden
≈ $24k
kiosk
≈ $5k
kiosk
≈ $5k
art
≈ $14k
parking lot
≈ $352k
art
≈ $14k
dog park
≈ $500k
berm
≈ $69k
art
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pond terrace
≈ $185k (phase 2)
riparian plantings
≈ $12k
berms
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art
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art
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pump track
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art
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art
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upland plantings (all)
≈ $59k
pollinator garden
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bridge
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kiosk
≈ $5k
ornamental plantings
≈ $183k
fencing (all)
≈ $307k
riparian plantings
≈ $11k
soft pathways (all)
≈ $165k
boardwalk #1
≈ $489k (phase 2)
creek access
≈ $31k
phase 2
nature play
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boardwalk #2
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City of Central Point
Staff Report
ISSUE SUMMARY
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation
Commission
FROM: Dave Jacob, Park Planner
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Oregon Recreational Immunity Update
ACTION REQUIRED:
Information/Direction
RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable
Oregon statute provides that a landowner, including public entities, is not liable for injury, death,
or property damage when their land is used for recreational purposes at no charge (ORS 105,
known as recreational immunity). This immunity exists to encourage public entities to allow their
property to be used for recreational purposes without the fear of potential litigation resulting from
public use of the property. A recent court case has effectively ended recreational immunity in
Oregon. Staff will provide an overview of the issue and city's response.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Recreational Audit
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Discretionary Maintenance Plan
1) Inventory
Create an inventory of all entity-owned parks, trails, and all recreation spaces.
This might be a Parks Master Plan or similar documentation of recreational
spaces. Annually audit all entity-owned parks, trails, and recreation spaces.
2) Annual Recreation Area Audit
The recreational inventory is audited, and a visual inspection of each recreation
area is completed. The audit is conducted to record the condition of each area
so maintenance and repairs can be prioritized.
The Annual Recreation Area Audit is a visual observation to assign a
Maintenance Prioritization Category to each area on the inventory. This is not a
record of complaints, repairs, or corrections that are typically noted during
maintenance or complaint-driven and handled by creating a work order.
If a hazard or maintenance item is noted as needing immediate attention during
the audit, a work order should be created. The Annual Recreation Area Audit is
done for planning purposes, it’s not intended to replace work orders or other
documents created to address immediate matters.
3) Discretionary Maintenance Items Prioritized
Entity’s Manager or whoever has been delegated the authority to evaluate
options and determine funding priorities for maintenance to the Parks
Department, reviews the Audits and weighs competing maintenance needs,
decides the prioritization of resources.
4) Prioritization Plan Activated
Create a list of maintenance items by order of priority and start work on the items
listed.
5) Periodic audit review
Periodic visual inspection of all recreational spaces to note any immediate
hazards.
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How to Complete the Annual Recreation Area Audit
Location
List the specific location or park being inspected. For ease of record keeping, If
possible, break large areas into segments. Examples:
• Cook Park, North of SW 92nd Ave., Tigard
• Paths and walkways adjacent to Painted Rock Beach, off Ocean Vista Drive
between Evergreen Drive and Avenue U, Seaside, OR.
• Cook Park Map
Each area inspected will be assigned a Priority Category number.
1 = Poor, many hazards noted Urgent maintenance schedule
2 = Fair, some hazards noted Essential maintenance schedule
3 = Average, few hazards noted Routine maintenance schedule
4 = Good, no noted hazards Routine maintenance schedule
5 = Excellent, no hazards noted Routine maintenance schedule
Immediate Hazards Addressed and Priority Category
List the number of work orders or similar documentation completed for items
determined to be immediate hazards or requiring urgent maintenance.
_____Number of immediate hazards identified, and work orders created at the time of
inspection.
Assign an overall Priority Category to each park or recreation area observed.
_____Overall Location Priority (assign a 1-5 number)
Priority Explanation
Include a description of the inspection to explain and support the Priority Category
assigned to the area. Examples:
Parking lots are all worn and estimated at 1-2. The water level at the shoreline at the
time of the inspection was high, unable to access or view areas used during low tide.
Newer playground equipment in very good condition, estimated 5. Sidewalks near the
roadway are showing signs of upheaval from tree roots, estimated 3 and that repair will
be needed within 18 months.
Dates of Periodic Audit Review
List dates the Annual Recreation Area Audit is reviewed. If the recreation area being
observed is small and someone is in attendance each week, the audit can be
reviewed with each visit. For larger or more complex areas, reviews should be
scheduled.
After an Audit review, create work orders or similar documentation for items determined
to be immediate hazards or requiring urgent maintenance.
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Annual Recreation Area Audit
Entity Date
Location Description
Circle all inspection methods that apply
Walk Bike Motorized Vehicle Watercraft Drone Other
Assets Inspected Yes No N/A Category 1-5
Walkways Non-entity created paths and trails
Paved paths and trails
Sidewalks
Stairs
Unpaved paths and trails
Recreation Ball Fields
Bike or BMX track or trail
Boat Ramps
Game Areas
Parking Lots
Playgrounds
Sport Courts
Gathering Spaces Gazebos
Seating
Shelters
Tables
Miscellaneous
Bathrooms
Drinking Fountains
Gardens
Shoreline
Reasons for Areas Not Inspected
A) Unable to access safely C)
B) Water level too high D)
Number of immediate hazards identified, and work orders
created at the time of inspection.
Location Priority Category (assign a 1-5 number)
Priority Explanation
Dates of Periodic Audit Review
Report Completed By
Name
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