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Agenda Item - 2024-04-16 - Number 9.3 - Metro Local Share Project Prioritization Results 9.3 O F �s� COUNCIL REPORT —� OREGO� Subject: Metro Local Share Project Update Meeting Date: April 16, 2024 Staff Member: Kyra Haggart, Project Manager Report Date: April 5, 2024 Department: Parks & Recreation Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation ❑X Motion ❑X Approval ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Denial ❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded ❑ Resolution ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Information Only Comments: The Board moved to support the project ❑ Council Direction list as prioritized by the community with one change ❑ Consent Agenda in the order of projects. Staff Recommendation: Approve the project list as prioritized by the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board. Recommended Language for Motion: Move to approve the project list as prioritized by the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board. Issue before Council (Highlight Policy Question): ❑X Council Goals/Priorities ❑Adopted Master Plan(s) ❑Not Applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Between March and December 2023 staff conducted community engagement to prioritize a list of local projects that are eligible for funding through the Metro Local Share program. Staff now are seeking approval from City Council to move forward with pursuing funding through the Metro Local Share program for the project list as prioritized through community engagement with the modification recommended by the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board on March 20, 2024. BACKGROUND Metro's Local Share program, funded by the 2019 Regional Parks and Nature Bond, gave Lake Oswego access to $2,083,297 for eligible local park and nature projects. Eligible types of capital Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO,OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY Page 2 investments include natural area or park land acquisition; fish and wildlife habitat restoration or habitat connectivity enhancements; maintaining or developing public access facilities at public parks and natural areas; design and construction of local or regional trails; and enhanced or new learning or environmental education facilities. Play structure and sports facilities are not eligible for funding through this program. In early 2023 Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation (LOPR) staff reviewed existing park and trail plans and identified seven eligible projects for potential funding, presented in alphabetical order below:' 1. George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail: Construct an accessible 10-foot-wide multi- use path with switchbacks and handrails connecting the restrooms at George Rogers Park to the Willamette River at the bottom of the hill. ADA access to this area of the riverfront is currently limited by dense invasive brush and a steep bank. This path segment will eventually connect to the pathway extension at Roehr Park to the north, and will serve as an important link in the Willamette River Greenway Regional Trail. 2. Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion: Expand the Hallinan Woods natural area to include the adjacent property at 1107 Yates Street, which the City purchased in August 2021. This project would provide soft surface trails connecting to the existing trail network, with a boardwalk across existing wetland areas and Hallinan Creek. These improvements would preserve the most sensitive habitat areas while providing increased access to nature. The existing trail is frequently used by schoolchildren accessing Hallinan Elementary School to the south from the surrounding neighborhood. 3. Luscher Farm Access Improvements & Parking: Relocate the existing driveway at Luscher Farm from its historic entrance to a new location further east and develop a new parking lot with ADA-accessible spaces. The current access location has limited sight distance when turning into or out of Luscher Farm due to the topography of Rosemont Road. This improvement would improve vehicle safety as well as bicycle and pedestrian access and safety by relocating the point at which vehicles cross the Stafford/Rosemont Trail to a location with increased visibility for both trail users and vehicles. It would also greatly improve the safety and accessibility for community members accessing Luscher Farm's community gardens, educational opportunities, programs, and events. 4. Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion: Relocate the existing driveway at Luscher Farm from its historic entrance to a new location further east and develop a new parking lot with several ADA-accessible spaces. The current access location has limited sight distance when turning into or out of Luscher Farm due to the topography of Rosemont Road. This improvement would improve vehicle safety as well as bicycle and pedestrian access and safety by relocating the point at which vehicles cross the Stafford/Rosemont Trail to a location with increased visibility for both trail users and vehicles. It would also greatly improve the safety and accessibility for community 1 To read detailed project descriptions and view maps of the project extents visit the project website: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/local-share-metro-parks-and-nature-bond Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO,OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY Page 3 members accessing Luscher Farm's community gardens, educational opportunities, programs, and events. 5. Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement: Improve the path that currently runs along the property parallel to Stafford Road. The current path is narrow and has damage from roots in several locations, causing tripping hazards for users. The rebuilt path would provide bicycle and pedestrian access to Rassekh Park, which will soon include a skatepark, a playground, picnic facilities, and restrooms.2 6. Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition: Purchase the property at SW Barton Road and Hilltop Road. This 1.09-acre wooded property is adjacent to the existing Sunnyslope Open Space. Sunnyslope Open Space is currently developed with a network of soft-surface trails used for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. This new addition to the Sunnyslope Open Space property would provide a much safer point of access to the park, and could be developed with trailhead amenities to serve trail users throughout the park. 7. West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails: Design and build a boardwalk path through West Waluga Park connecting Oakridge Road in the south to Royal Oaks Drive in the north. This new trail connection would provide access to nature and recreation close to homes, and serve as an important active transportation connection for residents, as local streets connecting the neighborhoods north and south of the park currently lack pedestrian facilities. They would also provide walkable access for residents north of the park to the commercial services and shopping on Boones Ferry Road. Although each of the projects included on Lake Oswego's local share list were previously identified as needs through engagement with the community, additional engagement was required in order to meet Metro Local Share program criteria related to meaningful community engagement. With support from Metro Local Share program staff, LOPR developed a community engagement approach that would meet the program criteria. LOPR staff conducted this community engagement between March and December 2023. The primary goal of this engagement was to prioritize the order in which the City should invest in its local share of Metro's 2019 Parks and Nature Bond, with the understanding that the cost of all the identified projects exceeded the available local share dollars. Input on project prioritization was primarily collected through a survey, which was made available online and in paper form, and was translated into four of Lake Oswego's most commonly spoken languages (Chinese, Spanish,Japanese, and Korean) based on information from the Lake Oswego School District. The survey was advertised through the Hello LO, the LO Down, on social media, and on the City's website; posters at public facilities including City Hall, 2 At the time the eligible project list and survey were being developed in early 2023 Phase 1 of Rassekh Park, including the Multi-Use Path Improvement,was still an unfunded project. Phase 1 including the Multi-Use Path Improvement has since been funded and is currently under construction,so this project is no longer being considered for Metro Local Share dollars. Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO,OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY Page 4 the Library, the Adult Community Center, and Luscher Farm; posters at park restroom buildings throughout the city; and postcards with survey links that were handed out at summer concerts and events. LOPR staff also attended summer cultural and community events such as the AAPI celebration, the Juneteenth Celebration, the Lake Oswego Farmer's Market, and the Lake Grove Farmer's Market with paper copies of the survey as well as postcards with survey links. The survey received 473 responses in total. In addition to feedback gathered via the survey, staff held several focus group meetings with the DEI Advisory Board and the local advocacy group Respond to Racism in March and July 2023 to gather their qualitative feedback on projects. At these meetings staff also gathered general input on the needs of communities of color in Lake Oswego, and how the City can work to improve the inclusiveness and accessibility of existing parks and facilities. Three meetings were also held with the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board (PRNRAB) in May 2023 to review the project list and community engagement approach and again in February and March 2024 to review the summary of engagement and the results of the prioritization survey. DISCUSSION The prioritization survey asked respondents to rank the potential Metro Local Share projects by numbering them 1 through 7, with 1 being the most important and 7 being the least important. This exercise resulted in the following prioritized list, presented below in order of importance based on the survey results. The Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement project is not included in this discussion as it has been funded separately and is currently under construction. A detailed summary of survey and engagement results is included as Attachment 1 to this report. 1. George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail 2. Luscher Farm Access Improvements & Parking 3. West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails 4. Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion 5. Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion 6. Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition Qualitative input on project prioritization gathered during meetings with community groups included: • Prioritize projects closest to future affordable housing projects; • Prioritize projects that increase ADA access; • Prioritize projects that provide services in neighborhoods with a higher percentage of low-income households; and • Prioritize projects that increase access for Lake Oswego's two Title I schools (River Grove Elementary and Oak Creek Elementary). The prioritization community engagement results were initially presented to PRNRAB on February 21 and the discussion was continued to the following meeting on March 20, 2024. At their March 20 meeting PRNRAB members passed a motion to support the project list as Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO,OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY Page 5 prioritized by the community with one modification, which placed a higher priority on the Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition due to its current lack of any public access facilities (such as parking or trailhead amenities) and the fact that it provides a unique experience to users that can't be found elsewhere in the park system. PRNRAB also moved to recommend that staff seek opportunities to leverage Metro Local Share dollars with other resources to complete as many of the projects on the list as possible. The prioritized project list as recommended by PRNRAB is presented below: 1. George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail 2. Luscher Farm Access Improvements & Parking 3. West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails 4. Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion 5. Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition 6. Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion Staff are seeking direction from Council on the prioritized project list. After reviewing the PRNRAB recommendation to leverage local share dollars with other resources and funding opportunities to complete as many of the projects as possible, staff developed several alternative approaches to funding. Option 1 Fully fund the top project (the portion of the Willamette River Greenway trail on the George Rogers Park property) with Metro Local Share dollars, given its widespread popularity with the community, and distribute the remaining funds between the other five projects, allocating a percentage based on the project's rank in the prioritized list. This option is consistent with PRNRAB's recommendation to leverage local share dollars to complete as many projects as possible. The advantage of this approach is that each project has the opportunity to leverage Metro Local Share dollars as a match for another grant funding source. The disadvantage to this approach is that projects may be implemented more slowly and is dependent on grant funding becoming available and applications being successful. Option 2 Focus on the top three prioritized projects by fully funding the Willamette River Greenway trail in George Rogers Park and West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails, and dedicating $1,000,000 toward the significantly more costly Luscher Farm Access Improvements and Parking project, with the understanding that completion of that project is contingent on approval of a land use application by Clackamas County, which staff expect to submit later this year. Distribute the remaining approximately$43,000 between the remaining three projects, allocating a percentage based on the project's rank. The advantage of this approach is that two of the top three projects have the opportunity to move forward in the near term, while still providing some opportunity to leverage Metro Local Share dollars as a match for other grant sources for the remaining projects. Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO,OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY Page 6 Next Steps Once the project list is approved, the next step will be for LOPR will prepare submittal package(s) for review by Metro Local Share program staff. Once each project submittal is approved, the City of Lake Oswego and Metro will enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) stipulating the conditions under which bond funds will be released. Staff will also need to provide ongoing demonstration of progress on each project via quarterly updates, annual progress reports, annual financial reports, and annual outcomes and impacts reports for each funded project. Depending on the scope of the approved project(s) staff will also conduct additional community engagement to finalize project design and keep community members informed during project development. FISCAL IMPACT The City of Lake Oswego has access to $2,083,297 for local park and nature projects through the Metro Local Share program. Planning level cost estimates for all of the prioritized projects totals $4,155,500, resulting in an estimated funding gap of$2,072,203. Additional funding sources that could be leveraged against Metro Local Share dollars include Park System Development Charges, Parks General Fund dollars, and other local, regional, state, and federal grants. 1. George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail (eligible portion on City park property only) Planning level cost estimate: $640,000 2. Luscher Farm Access Improvements & Parking Planning level cost estimate: $1,950,000 3. West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails Planning level cost estimate: $400,000 4. Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion Planning level cost estimate: $660,500 5. Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition Planning level cost estimate: $325,000 6. Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion Planning level cost estimate: $180,000 ATTACHMENT 1. Metro Local Share Prioritization Survey Results Summary Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. 503-635-0215 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO,OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY ATTACHMENT 1 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 O� �JtL 111 V 0111111111PD" EGOS Metro Local Share Project Prioritization Survey Results February 14, 2024 The Metro Local Share Project Prioritization Survey was advertised to the community between June and December of 2023. The purpose of the survey was to help prioritize which eligible project(s)the community would like Lake Oswego to invest in with the city's share of the Metro Regional Parks and Nature Bond dollars. The survey asked participants to rank seven projects in order of importance, and also asked a set of qualitative questions about community preferences related to park use, design, and amenities. Background Metro's Local Share program, funded by the 2019 Regional Parks and Nature Bond,1 gave Lake Oswego the opportunity to access to $2,083,297 in funding for eligible local park and nature projects. In early 2023 Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation (LOPR) staff reviewed existing park and trail plans to identify local projects that meet the investment criteria for Metro Local Share funding. Eligible investments include purchasing land for natural areas or local parks; restoring or enhancing fish and wildlife habitat; developing or improving public access to parks and natural areas; designing and constructing local or regional trails; and enhancing or developing new environmental learning facilities. Sports facilities such as basketball or racquetball courts, athletic fields, swimming pools, and ballfields are not eligible for funding through the Metro Local Share program. LOPR staff reviewed adopted capital plans, master plans, and system-wide plans and identified seven projects that are eligible for Metro Local Share funding. The following list of eligible projects is presented in alphabetical order and does not represent the community's prioritization. Maps of each project extent are provided in Attachment 2. 1. George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail: Construct an accessible 10-foot-wide multi- use path with switchbacks and handrails connecting the restrooms at George Rogers Park to the Willamette River at the bottom of the hill. ADA access to this area of the riverfront is currently limited by dense invasive brush and a steep bank. The ADA ramp to the south currently provides access to the sandy beach, but does not offer water access. This path segment will eventually connect to the pathway extension at Roehr 1 https://www.oregonmetro.gov/public-projects/parks-and-nature-bond-measure 1 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 Park to the north, and will serve as an important link in the Willamette River Greenway regional trail, which follows the east and west banks of the Willamette River from Champoeg State Park to the river's confluence with the Columbia in North Portland; however, for the purposes of the Metro Local Share program this project only includes development of the portion of the trail on the City-owned George Rogers Park property. 2. Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion: Expand the Hallinan Woods Natural Area to include the adjacent property at 1107 Yates Street, which the City purchased in August 2021. The Yates property was previously occupied by a single residence but is now vacant. It is heavily wooded, and includes several sensitive wetland areas and Hallinan Creek. The intent is to provide soft surface trails through the site connecting to the existing trail network, with a boardwalk across existing wetland areas and Hallinan Creek. These improvements would preserve the most sensitive habitat areas while providing increased access to nature. The existing trail is frequently used by children accessing Hallinan Elementary School to the south from the surrounding neighborhood. 3. Luscher Farm Access Improvements & Parking: Relocate the driveway at Luscher Farm from its historic entrance to a new location further east and develop a new parking lot with several ADA-accessible spaces. The current access location has limited sight distance when turning into or out of Luscher Farm due to the topography of Rosemont Road. This improvement would improve vehicle safety as well as bicycle and pedestrian access and safety by relocating the point at which vehicles cross the Stafford/Rosemont Trail to a location with increased visibility for both trail users and vehicles. It would also greatly improve the safety and accessibility for community members accessing Luscher Farm's community gardens, educational opportunities, programs, and events. 4. Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion: Expand the community garden and demonstration garden area to meet the demand for community garden plots and increase opportunities for hands-on learning, climate resilience, and access to fresh local food. This project would ideally be paired with the access improvements and ADA parking area to create approximately 55 new accessible community garden plots. 5. Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement: Improve the existing 8-foot asphalt path that currently runs along the eastern Rassekh property line parallel to Stafford Road. The existing path is narrow and has damage from roots in several locations, causing tripping hazards for users. The rebuilt path would provide bicycle and pedestrian access to Lake Oswego's future community park, Rassekh Park, which will soon include a skatepark, athletic field, playground with accessible play equipment and nature play area, picnic facilities, restrooms, a network of walking trails, and a protected sensitive natural area surrounding the Atherton tributary of Pecan Creek. The path also provides 2 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 important connections to Lakeridge High School, the Stafford Retirement Community, and the Stafford/Rosemont Regional Trail. 6. West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails: Design and build new trail and boardwalk connections through West Waluga Park, connecting Oakridge Road in the south to Royal Oaks Drive in the north, at a minimum. A significant portion of the trail would likely be designed as a boardwalk to minimize the impacts on the park's natural habitat. These new trail connections would provide access to nature and recreation close to homes, and serve as an important active transportation connection for residents, as local streets connecting the neighborhoods north and south of the park currently lack pedestrian facilities. They would also provide access to the commercial services and shopping on Boones Ferry Road in the south. 7. Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition: Purchase the property at SW Barton Road and Hilltop Road. This 1.09-acre wooded property is adjacent to the existing Sunnyslope Open Space. Sunnyslope Open Space is currently developed with a network of soft-surface trails used for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. This new addition to the Sunnyslope property would provide a much safer point of access to the park, and could be developed with trailhead amenities to serve trail users throughout the park. Although each of the projects included on Lake Oswego's project list were previously identified as needs through engagement with the community, additional work was required in order to meet Metro Local Share program criteria related to community engagement. Additional community engagement was carried out by LOPR staff between June and December of 2023. Community Engagement Summary Input on project prioritization was primarily collected through a survey, which was available online and in paper form, and was translated into four of Lake Oswego's most commonly spoken languages (Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean). The survey was advertised in the Hello LO and the LO Down; on posters at public facilities including City Hall, the Library, the Adult Community Center, and Luscher Farm; and via postcards with survey links that were handed out at summer concerts and events. LOPR staff also attended cultural and community events such as the AAPI celebration, the Juneteenth Celebration, the Lake Oswego Farmer's Market, and the Lake Grove Farmer's Market with paper copies of the survey as well as links for participants to take the survey. The survey received 473 responses. In addition to feedback via the survey, staff held focus group meetings with the DEI Advisory Board and Respond to Racism to gather their qualitative feedback on projects, as well as general input on the needs of communities of color in Lake Oswego, and how staff can work to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of existing parks and facilities. Qualitative feedback and ideas from the focus group meetings included: 3 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Prioritizing the project(s) closest to the future Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project on Boones Ferry Road. • Prioritizing projects that increase ADA access and welcome people from outside of Lake Oswego, including visitors as well as people who commute to Lake Oswego for work. • Prioritizing providing parks that are located near homes or in neighborhoods with a higher percentage of households with lower socioeconomic status. • Engaging tribal community members in the design of projects and including interpretive signage with tribal or other historical information along trails and in parks. • Providing interpretive and wayfinding signage in other languages including . • Developing a program to dedicate a portion of community garden plots for low income community members, but being cautious not to advertise which plots are dedicated to low income residents and/or not grouping low income plots together in one area. • Developing a community garden mentorship or "garden buddy" program to teach low income families and youth how to garden and grow their own food. • Developing a program to get youth, schools, and school resource officers involved in community gardening programming and environmental education. • Enhancing the Hunger Fighters program to dedicate even more excess garden produce to low income families and/or creating a new "free farmer's market" to give excess garden produce away to low income families. • Prioritizing projects that increase access to parks for the two Title I schools in Lake Oswego: Rivergrove Elementary School and Oak Creek Elementary School, and enhancing community engagement in those areas by working with the Neighborhood Associations or attending the Lake Grove Farmer's Market or other nearby events. • Designating an area at Luscher Farm for an indigenous food garden or native gathering garden similar to the model at Cully Park in Portland. Survey Results 1. Rank the potential Metro Local Share projects by numbering them 1 through 7, with 1 being the most meaningful to you, and 7 being the least meaningful to you. Priority Average Top Rank Project Rank Priority% 1 George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail 3.3 25% 2 Luscher Farm Access Improvements & Parking 3.6 19% 3 West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails 3.7 25% 4 Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion 3.9 8% 5 Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion 4.0 10% 6 Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement 4.5 5% 7 Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition 5.0 8% 4 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 2. For the project you selected as the most meaningful, what about that project is important to you? Key themes regarding each project are summarized below. Long-form responses are included as Attachment 1 to this report. George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail • Creating ADA access for people with disabilities, limited mobility, and aging residents • Longer walking trails for exercise and health • Access to the walking along and interacting with the river • Walkable connections connecting parks to other destinations • Creating bicycle connectivity for enjoyment and commuting • Better access for kayakers • Part of the regional trail system • May help alleviate summer parking challenges • Heavily used park so improvements would benefit many • Improves access to nature and water Luscher Farm Access Improvements &Parking • Safety concerns with current entrance • Unsafe crossing for pedestrians using Stafford-Rosemont Trail • Would benefit users of all ages including children attending camps • Would create opportunity to realize full potential of property • Parking challenges especially in summer months • Has been an unfunded project for many years • Create better pedestrian and bicycle access to park • Access to nature education West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails • Safety concerns with lack of pedestrian facilities in neighborhood • Access to and between schools, shopping, neighborhoods, and nature • Commonly used as safe routes to school for children • Current footpath damages sensitive habitat • Concerns about driver speed and lack of safe alternate route to park • Close to Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project • Proximity to many families with children Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion • Increases access to fresh food • Current community garden program has long waitlist 5 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Create ADA accessible garden plots • Opportunity to build community and learn from each other • Affordable to implement Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion • Preserve natural habitats and open space • Used as a safe route to school for children • Creates trail connections within neighborhood • Expand on nature education program • Neighborhood advocated for initial property acquisition Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement • Access to park that is currently being developed • Improved pedestrian and bicycle access and safety • Pedestrian safety concerns along Stafford • Current path is in poor condition Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition • Preserve open space • Increase number of trails for running, hiking, and biking • Currently no parking and access is unsafe 3. How often do you visit or use Lake Oswego's parks and trails? Response Respondents Multiple times per day 10% About once a day 25% A few times per week 37% A few times per month 21% A few times per year 7% I have never visited or used Lake Oswego's parks or trails 0% 4. What do you most often use Lake Oswego's parks and trails for? Response Respondents Exercise 83% Access to nature 81% Mental health 51% Gathering with friends or family 32% Play 30% 6 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 Other: • Transportation to and from work and visiting grocery store, restaurants, post office, etc. • Safe access to school for children • Walking the dog or going to dog parks • Gathering with friends • Taking kids to the playground • Fishing • Bicycle commuting • Attending community events and concerts • Growing food in community gardens or picking up CSA shares • Access to water or water sports • Nature photography and bird watching • Playing sports (pickleball, baseball, soccer, etc.) • Volunteering • Showing visitors around the city • Dropping off books at the library book drop 5. Who do you usually use Lake Oswego's parks,trails, and recreational facilities with? Response Respondents Spouse or partner 64% Friends 56% Alone 47% Kids or grandkids 44% Other family members 21% Other: • Dog • Other retired senior citizens • Wildlife • Fellow community gardeners • Other volunteers or work group participants • Visiting family members or guests 7 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 6. What design features make you feel welcome, safe, and comfortable at parks, trails, and recreational facilities? Response Respondents Places to enjoy nature (e.g.,wooded areas, natural grass fields) 82% Places to be active (e.g.,walking trails, exercise equipment, sports courts, athletic fields) 71% Other park amenities (e.g., waste receptacles, drinking fountains, 57% restrooms) Places to rest (e.g., benches, seating in quiet areas) 53% Places to gather in groups (e.g., picnic shelters, picnic tables) 37% Educational or interpretive signage (e.g., signs describing cultural 36% history or natural features) Places to play(e.g., playgrounds, play structures, play features) 36% Directional or informational signage (e.g., park rules,wayfinding 32% signs) Lighting, security cameras, or other security features 29% Presence of park rangers or other security officials _ 15% Other: • Safe off-road pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, multi-use paths, etc.), especially connecting to schools • Safe, well-maintained trails without mud or tripping hazards or falling trees and that are accessible to power wheelchair users • Absence of park rangers, barricades, and video cameras • Open spaces • Wooded areas instead of natural grass fields • Farm cats to reduce vermin at Luscher Farm • Places to play pickleball • Dog parks and/or dog-friendly trails or fields, and amenities like waste bags and receptacles • Adequate parking and ADA parking to support heavy use, especially on warm days • Pleasant and informative interactions with park rangers; seeing them around adds to sense of community • Natural paths such as decomposed granite instead of paved trails • Enforcement of on-leash rules in parks and natural areas • Cutting walking trails through tall grass in natural areas • Well maintained facilities • Active friends groups and work parties 8 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 7. Which Lake Oswego neighborhood do you live in? Response Respondents Birdshill 0% Blue Heron 3% Bryant 4% Evergreen 3% First Addition/Forest Hills 6% Foothills 1% Forest Highlands 4% Glenmorrie 2% Hallinan Heights 5% Holly Orchard 0% Lake Forest 9% Lake Grove 9% Lakewood 3% McVey/South Shore 4% Mountain Park 6% North Shore/Country Club 1% Oak Creek 1% Old Town 2% Palisades 12% Rosewood 2% Skylands 0% Uplands 3% Waluga _ 5% Westlake 4% Westridge 3% I do not reside in the City of Lake Oswego 4% 8. What is your age? Response Respondents Under 18 1% 18-24 0% 25-34 4% 35-44 20% 9 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 45-54 19% 55-64 17% 65-74 24% 75 and older 10% Prefer not to say 5% 9. How would you describe your race or ethnicity? Response Respondents White, alone or in combination 77% Hispanic or Latino/a/x, alone or in combination 2% Asian or Asian-American, alone or in combination 8% Black or African-American, alone or in combination 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone or in combination 0% American Indian or Alaskan Native, alone or in combination 1% Middle Eastern or North African, alone or in combination 0% Prefer not to say, alone or in combination 12% Other, alone or in combination 1% 10. How would you describe your gender? Response Respondents Female 63% Male 1 28% Transgender Female 0% Transgender Male 0.2% Non-binary/non-conforming 0.2% Prefer not to say 7.4% Other 0.6% 11. Are you living with a disability? Response % Respondents No 83% Yes 8% Prefer not to say 8% 10 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 12.Which category best describes your annual household income? Response Respondents Below$50,000 2% $50,000 to$74,999 6% $75,000 to$99,999 8% $100,000 to$149,000 15% $150,000 or more 35% Prefer not to say 33% 13. How did you hear about this survey? Response Respondents City website 12 HelloLO newsletter 24% Community group meeting 4% Neighborhood association meeting 8% Social media (Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, etc.) 10% Word of mouth 16% At a City event (Farmer's Market, cultural event, summer concert, etc.) 15% Other: • Parks & Recreation email • Neighborhood email • Push notification from City • Adult Community Center • Friends of Luscher Farm webpage • Neighborhood association webpage • Parks & Recreation Activities Guide • Luscher Farm newsletter • LO Down e-newsletter • Juneteenth Celebration • AAPI Celebration 14. Are there any additional comments or thoughts you would like to share? See Attachment 1 for long-form responses. 11 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 OREGO� Attachment 1 - Long-Form Survey Responses For the project you selected as the most meaningful,what about that project is important to you? George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail • We have a son who uses a wheelchair and the parks are not very accessible for him so that's the only thing we really care about improving. If we can't get to the parks, all the other stuff is meaningless. • Having a continuous walking trail that handicap people can enjoy • Being able to walk along the river. • Walking along the Willamette River is such a privilege and healthy activity- connecting the existing pathways from Foothills Park to George Rogers seems like an imperative need for all residents and visiting families • I live in the Old Town district next to George Rogers Park- my wife and I use both George Rogers Park and Roehr Park a lot and would love to see the two trails connected, making the town as a whole more walkable and connected. • Safe walking trails. • I love George Rogers Park and the trail system. I cannot wait for it to be connected to the Foothills trail system. This project would be great to have completed and ready for the future connection. • Through access to walking/biking trail. • Considering the usage, this positive improvement could affect the most people • ADA Access - important • ADA accessibility • The river trail is a CRUCIAL connector for walking and biking along the river. Right now cyclists are forced onto highway 43 -which I ride every week and is terrifying. Pedestrians are forced to wade through mud on an informal trail along the river. • An accessible trail along the river front. • ADA access • Providing ADA access at George Rogers accommodates people with medical issues and disabilities that need just a little bit of assistance to enjoy the outdoors. Those of us without limitations easily access the restrooms and the waterways. ADA access is crucial to providing more Vito access and enjoyment. • ADA would be more meaningful after completion of missing portion of river trail. (I use a walker.) • Access to parks as I age Attachment 1— Page 1 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Extending the Willamette River Greenway will improve safety and access to both George Rogers and Foothills Parks. I will use this trail both for recreation and for transportation. I look forward to the someday connection across Tryon Creek • When we want to kayak on the river from George Rogers it is almost impossible to do with- out great effort. • We need to do a better job providing access to all. • Improving and connecting the riverfront trail system affects me everyday. • Being able to freely access George Rogers from where we live. • I walk through Foothills Park multiple times a day. The trail access would increase parking & access to both the park and George Rogers. Foothills can also get crowded in the summer so this would help increase space. • Accessibility is very important. • Having ADA access • I've taken my mom (77 yrs young) there & it's nice to be able to use w/ her walker. • George Rogers Park ADA, this place means a lot to my son & I • George Rogers Park is so busy and one of the few places with water access, though limited. I love the idea of it being connected to Foothills • Directly related to accessibility for those who otherwise could not get down to the river or path along the river. • Building accessible paths around Lake Oswego where residents can walk • Our parks need to be accessible for all residents. This project improves accessibility and helps to complete one of the final segments of the trail connecting George Rogers and Foothills. • My son is in a wheelchair and it's a hazard to try and walk with him down to the Willamette River to let our dog get to the water. Right now we take the bumpy, cracked ramp which is probably for loading kayaks. It's precarious to say the least. We would use this access point often and so would others with wheelchair users • Connecting trails and making them ADA accessible • The river is a forgotten gem in our area. We should be encouraging and enabling access to it. • Love to walk the river trail • This is the missing link that we have dreamed about for years. It will open up the connection between Foothills and George Rogers Park, which should have happened years ago. My wife and I frequently walk and bike the river trail from both Foothills and George Rogers to West Linn and back. With the completed Willamette River Trail we will have a scenic, wonderful walk or ride without needing to drive a car to George Rogers Park. • Connecting the LO shoreline walking trails along the Willamette River to provide an opportunity for longer distance walking without looping back and forth many times. • Water/River access is so important to our community and benefits people of all abilities on many different levels. With such limited access to Oswego Lake, this increases the Attachment 1— Page 2 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 importance of access to the Willamette River. Being near water can improve mental health by creating a sense of awe and facilitating mindfulness and reflection. We should be ensuring that all of our community members have access to this incredible resource. • This is a step toward the future Willamette Greenway Trail • Future connection with Roehr, but especially ADA so that those who are experiencing mobility issues have the opportunity to enjoy. • The connection to other paths along the river • Longer walking trail and ADA support • ADA is important so all people have easy access to the river. • Increasing water access to people who don't have private lake access. I think this creates a serious segregation in the community. Both "public" swim access in lake Oswego have serious issues for those with disabilities and small children. When we visited over the summer people were clumped together under the two small tents looking for shade. Due to the hills at the lake Oswego swim parks hillside it's hard to picnic while being close to kids in the water. • I think a connection between the George Rodgers Park area and the larger biking trails to the north would provide amazing access to parks for both LO residents and Portland residents alike • George Rogers Park is within walking distance from my house and the one I frequent the most. I think it needs better trails and access to the river. It is very crowded in the summer and if possible would benefit from more beach areas and water access. • Accessibility • I actually enjoy the George Rodgers' park the most. I've long thought that the other side is less utilized and not so accessible! • Connection alone the Willamette River path are region wide enhancements. • I go to this park frequently and use the trail to do my exercises. Improvements are welcomed. I know that other people will appreciate any improvements made on this park. • I would love to be able to walk on a path that connect George Rogers Park to Foothills Park. • Connection between two of the largest and most important parks in the city. Going from event to event during the summertime with out getting on main highway aka a car. more trail along the river. Bikes being allowed on this path. • ADA • With a George Rogers pathway 2 beautiful river front trails will be connected for extended walking and some cycling---this project has the greatest community wide impact • Extended trail connecting Foothills to GRP accommodates long walks and river access • The walk through Foothills and Roger Park just isn't long enough. • There are not enough accessible spaces in LO and this is a particularly important hub for our community and a beautiful place to enjoy. • Everyone should have access to the river so that is important since Lake access is so ridiculous. I could have Lake access if I wanted to walk down 200+ steps. My most beloved Attachment 1— Page 3 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 Luscher Farm--I just don't want to see it overdeveloped and paved over. It's sad you want to pave over everything and "develop" it. Why not maintain what we have? • ADA access • Needs to be accessible for bikes and wheels. It's dangerous for little ones on bikes • George Rogers was my main pick b/c it is a historic area with lots of traffic and use. • Let's work on completing that Greenway trail! • I would love to expand the walkway along the Willamette. The connection between Roger Park and Foothills Park essential. • I want to see the path extended as soon as possible all along the west side of the Willamette River; I walk several times a week on the path in George Rogers park for as far south and north as I am allowed to go. • Access to River and connection to existing trails • We are so lucky to have that big chunk of land just right THERE! On the river and creek, with direct access from the highway!! Where else on earth?!(well, ok...a few other lucky cities) I love the little trail from the bridge along the creek to a swimmable pool beneath where state & mcvey streets converge. Total wilderness, animals and tranquility just there for anyone any time! So glad there's not a cine-plex mall there to tear down • ADA accessibility. There's an aging population in this town that would benefit from increased accessibility including parking. The parking at George Rogers can be a nightmare. Perhaps designating spaces for residents first will help. We do not yet personally have disabled parking permit, but even those designated as such are often taken by non-disabled people. Better patrolling may help. Being able to park close to the park and then being able to get access to river paths would be great. • I am disabled and live near George Rogers, so I have not been able to use it as much similar issues around Luscher farms • A river access trail for everyone seems like a very good value for the budget money. • Projects that improve and/or provide good access and support for park areas are generally last to be funded. This access project has been needed for many, many years. Hopefully it will finally get on the "will do" list. • Before targeting "special" things, shouldn't ALL natural parks in Lake Oswego have graveled paths so EVERYONE can use all the parks? • Because the George Rogers Park ADA River Access Trail would contribute to the ultimate realization of the Willamette River Greenway Regional Trail, it is most important to me among those listed above. Indeed, connecting the George Rogers Park trails along the Willamette River to the Roehr Park trails is far more important to me than any of the other projects listed above. NOTE: Because this survey will not allow me to submit it without entering numbers, I have entered the numbers 2 through 7 above in a totally arbitrary fashion. • George Rodgers is a heavy use area. Attachment 1— Page 4 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Access and connection to Roehr Park would make the natural area of the Willamette River accessible for all residents' enjoyment. • Make our river access trails available to everyone • Completing the Willamette River Greenway has the most benefit for everyone in and around Lake Oswego. • I support greater ADA access to all our parks • I would love to see Foothills, Roehr, and George Roger's connected by pathways. I would use it a lot! • Very important to me to have all able to access the river. The path connecting George Rogers to Rohr Park is my highest priority. More long walking trails are needed in Lake Oswego and extending the path from Rohr Park to George Rogers would create one long path. • Complete the trail and allow everyone access • Allowing for a longer walk along the river accessing all of the Willamette River parks in LO. • Anything that helps move along the connection between George Rogers Park and Rohr Park trail would be GREAT!! Yes, yes! • Open the river front walking trails for access for all • I'm supportive of anything that facilitates the extension of the walking trail south from Roehr Park to George Rogers Park. The lack of connection between the two is sad! • All of our public spaces should be accessible to all. • The park is heavily used and would improve usability for all. • The connection to the other trails Luscher Farm Access Improvements &Parking • The entrance to Luscher farm is quite unsafe. • My family has a plot at Luscher Farm and love it! The one thing I would love improved is parking lot access improvements. Turning into the Farm sometimes feels hazardous since the path crosswalk is right at the entrance. I would love to see an access point that's safer for pedestrians and vehicles. • Luscher Farm is used by many groups and individuals of all ages (including many children attending classes) and they need a better/safer parking lot. • The current parking is insufficient for the volume of users in the summer and fall. There is no safe access for the current roadway that is shared by cars entering the farm and the trail users who park here plus in order for the children taking classes they must walk next to entering cars...no sidewalks. The entry to the farm is also dangerous as it cuts across the pedestrian pathway that has a blind spot on both sides. • Luscher farm is close to me and a spot we regularly use in our family for access to nature, as well as for parks and recreation classes. I think they are significant limitations, given the current parking in access situation, which is a lost opportunity for accessing such a great resource in the community. Attachment 1— Page 5 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • I frequent Luscher Farms for walks and use of community gardens and have always thought Luscher was under utilized. Expanding access to more Lake Oswego residents sounds like a great idea. • That would be great to improve the access (entry/exit) to Luscher Farm. The current entry is not safe with limited visibility. • Parking is terrible at luscher farm and Hazelia. When fields are being used everyone parks down at Hazelia so there is no parking for parents and kids playing. • Luscher entry and exit is very dangerous. Safety is always the most important. • We use the Luscher farm area frequently. • I walk the Luscher Farm trail everyday, and my family and i enjoy its nature offerings! • Current access to Luscher Farm is dangerous. The way out, site to both left and right are currently obscure. The improved site should have wide pavement, and traffic speed limit should be reduced to 20 MPH (like for schools). Should have speed limit signs for both directions, and warning lights like for schools. • The current driveway has limited visibility of the busy pedestrian trail and goes thru an area with many children's activities. A safer option is good • The addition of ADA parking, and a much safer parking lot entrance for sidewalk traffic and cars entering and exiting the lot. • It is vital to the future development of Luscher Farm that access be relocated as shown on the accompanying plan. The current entry is dangerous to drivers turning into the farm and to pedestrians on the paved trail where it crosses the entry drive. The current entry runs through an area heavily used by kids on field trips and classes. This area is the core of the historic heart of the farm and was never intended for heavy vehicle traffic. Luscher Farm is an unequalled gem of our park system and should be developed for the residents of Lake Oswego to use and enjoy safely. • It would be great to improve the access to Luscher Farm since the current entry and exit is dangerous and should be a high priority to improve the safety of this area. • Luscher offers a safe, welcoming environment for everyone in the community. Trails are open to all and anyone can become involved in community gardens, or learn about growing food. People of all ages, cultures and backgrounds can learn about agriculture and farming, or just enjoy the outdoors. Vehicle access off Rosemont is dangerous and parking is limited. More people could enjoy activities at Luscher if access were improved. • Access. Without easy access & adequate parking, any expectation of significant use by citizens is unrealistic. • Access to Luscher is exceedingly difficult, especially on farm share pick up days. • There is so much potential in the Luscher property. While the areas that we have are amazing, there is much more we can do. • Luscher Farm does such a great job educating kids and adults! Want to support expansion and improve access for all who wish to use/enjoy. Attachment 1— Page 6 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Access is most important to me. Too many parks in LO have limited to no access other than for the residents in the immediate area. • Access to Luscher Farm could be improved, especially with how busy it is in the spring/summer/fall • Make access easier and more plentiful • The Farm has waited long enough. 1,2,3 Land acquisition is important and will only become more expensive. 4 West Waluga trail looks like it would be very helpful to the neighborhood. 5 Some development of this nice piece of land would be good 7. Can wait until more development of Rassekh Park. • Both of the Luscher projects have been prioritized by the Parks Board and the friends group for several years. Cost overruns on existing projects will sideline investment in Luscher once again. We need to take advantage of the Metro funding. • • Construct the new driveway & parking lot at Luscher farm along side of the Clematis garden on Rosemont, which is before the original entrance across from the Stafford Nursery. • Luscher Farm access has repeatedly been denied attention &funding for years. The original farmhouse driveway is only public vehicle access to the Farm and it is dangerously unsafe and inadequate. Little else among improvements recommended in the 2013 Luscher Area Master Plan can be implemented unless/until there's a new access & expanded parking. • Also, the current access has consistent and frequent daily use. The new access is important for the safety of vehicular traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists alike. This is a high priority for our community. • We have A garden at Luscher & use the entrance daily. It is dangerous always! It is blind turning in & out & children walk across the drive between classes. • The present entrance to Luscher Farm is dangerous. Cars on Rosemont go fast and don't often see the Luscher driveway. The parking is also dangerous, having to drive through an area often filled with people and children who aren't looking out for cars. We can do better. • Safe access/egress for all users of the Luscher Farm property, including vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian. Increased parking for same. • The existing entry is not safe. It is very close the the exit from the roundabout and cars are accelerating when you are trying to slow down to make a safe left turn into the entrance. The entry immediately crosses the bike/pedestrian path with little visibility and no place to stop safely before the path. It is VERY dangerous to pedestrians/bikes when cars have to make a quick, blind turn into the farm. • Luscher Farm is a gem and also important to educate neighbors about plants, trees, local food and climate change. • I have visited Luscher farms several times and would love to see it more accessible to the public. Attachment 1— Page 7 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • I have a garden plot at Luscher Farm and have taken numerous classes. The gardens are beautiful and I feel with more access, more people could access and take advantage of this beautiful piece of property. • I love lusher farm, so having improved access would be amazing. • As for the Luscher farm, it's been widely a blessing to many. However vision and ability to go in and out have long been concerns. • Improving a new access point to Luscher Farm and adding parking are critical to continued safe use of the farm/park, especially as it gains in popularity. This is most heavily used of the possible projects and is of citywide significance. The other projects are worthy but serve mostly local needs, with the possible exception of the George Rogers ADA trail. The current entry to the farm is narrow and congested when more than one car is entering or exiting at the same time. Sight distance is limited for both entering and exiting the farm, and traffic moves very quickly on Rosemont Road, making it very dangerous. Also, the current entry goes through the heart of the farm, where there are the most kids, and other park users. This was logical when it was an active farm, but now it is the worst possible location. This project was identified for funding earlier, but was set back due to cost overruns from other projects. It is time to complete this project. • Luscher Farm continuing uses and similar "urban" farming improvements with safe access to, and a reasonable amount of, parking, should be the top priority for Lake Oswego P&R. The Farm is the jewel in Lake Oswego's outdoor acres. • With 3 young children, we frequent Luscher Farm and love it there. Would love to see expansion and improvement. • Ability to walk in a fairly natural area without the annoyance of skateboards and screaming kids! • The farm driveway isn't safe to use and that entire area going into it to park is dangerous and very narrow. The farm gets a LOT of use so it makes sense to prioritize this project based on safety considerations and usage. • Luscher Farm is a unique resource in LO where many are served, friendships are built, and quality of life is enriched. It's lovely outdoor setting, source for connecting to the earth, abundant educational resources, and deeply committed and fun staff, helped many of us through the pandemic. I have a community garden plot there and volunteer to support the varied programs and to show my deep appreciation. • I have attended several classes and activities at the farm and parking can be very difficult especially since I also have a baby and we often bring the stroller • I have enjoyed past visits to Luscher Farm. I do not go there anymore, because I do not feel safe with the driving access as it currently is configured. • Luscher Farms is underutilized, and I would like to see it utilized to its full potential. • Proximity to the new swim center. That area will see greatly increased activity starting next year. • Access, would prioritize above all trail from foothills to George rogers Attachment 1— Page 8 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • The Luscher Farm Access Improvements and Parking project enhances multiple aspects that target the eligibility criteria and ensure safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are top priority. • Safety. It can be dangerous driving into and out of Luscher. • Luscher Farm is a unique access point to nature with a combination of cultivated and more natural spaces. We also love vegetable gardening and native gardening, and Luscher provides us an opportunity for this that we do not have at home. • For my number two it is important to provide safe access for people using the farm • I use Luscher Farm frequently, and agree the access should be improved for safety. • Luscher access has been an issue for years. This is the opportunity to address it. • Making access safer for children and other at classes and accessing the Farm • I go there a lot and parking can be difficult, and the driveway is dangerous • Moving the entrance to Luscher • Safety entering, parking and exiting for walkers as well as Luscher farm users. • This is a planned improvement for Luscher farm and it should be done first before other improvements as doing it later will be all the more disruptive • We. Love walking around Luscher Farm • That would be great to have a new entry for Luscher Farm. The current entrance is not safe for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. • We go to Luscher a lot as a family, including CSA pickups, nature camps, hiking, trail walking, etc. The turn from Rosemont across a double yellow with cards coming up a hidden hill is not ideal. • I think more people will benefit from this project than the others • Because the current situation has been unsafe for a long long time and has been waiting for funding longer than any of the others to my knowledge • Since Lake Oswego proper is historically forest, there should be a designated food growing area near by. • Further improving great city asset. • Better access for driving to/from Luscher. I have almost been hit several times from cars traveling north on Rosemont because you have no visibility to those vehicles until you are half way out of the driveway which is too late. Alternatively you could eliminate all the foliage/trees from the south side of the driveway to better visibility. • Important safety improvements will be added to this area. • I am a community gardener and volunteer for the Farm Field trips. This space has been very important for my mental and physical health especially since the pandemic. I think having a safe space for cars to get into and park is also very important. During Farm field trips, there are many kids crossing and walking the area and cars zip in much faster than the posted 5mph. It is a safety concern. Attachment 1— Page 9 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails • Due to the lack of pedestrian facilities, people risk their safety when walking on Waluga Drive. As a person who frequently walks, I would like a safer way to both enjoy nature and walk to local businesses. As a parent, I desire a safe route for my children to walk about their community. More so I have a daughter who is partially deaf and NOT having safe passage or pedestrian facilities out of our neighborhood is an ADA violation. Our hearing impaired daughter has already been run off the road once before in our LO community, it's time for our city to put funds in a path that provides safe access for all people! • This would allow many many children and elderly adults a safe and delightful path to access the parks and Lake Grove school. • Connectivity • West Waluga is undeveloped and there are lots of informal trails running through the wetlands. • Kids use it anyway and it would be good for access without damaging the environment. • Walkability is wonderful • Waluga is a popular park in Lake Grove and historically the city seems to neglect Lake Grove. The park if accessible from all angles can connect and unite the neighborhoods better. • It's the park I most frequently use. I would enjoy a longer walking path & boardwalk • My family lives near West Waluga Park and currently there is no safe access to the park via walking/running/biking. We would have to go along Waluga drive (which we call Waluga raceway due to the constantly speeding cars) and don't feel comfortable walking/biking along it with our kids. • Expands on existing elements. The West Waluga connector trails are good examples. • I live in the West Waluga community with constant concern for the safety of pedestrians (especially children) walking on the shoulder of the Waluga Rd. It is only a matter of time before someone is struck by a vehicle going far too fast on Waluga Rd. Unlike the other proposals, there are safety concerns if the city does not take immediate action. • I live adjacent to the newly completed Royal Oaks connector pathway in West Waluga Park. I've been thrilled to see how it has promoted walkability and connection between our two Royal Oaks neighborhoods. On the first day it was completed, I chatted with a young boy, who I didn't recognize. He was from the 'other' side and had just made a new friend in our neighborhood. Connections are wonderful. I whole heartily support the West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails to continue the wonderful connection that the City has started. • Walking and running outdoors • The neighborhoods in these areas don't currently have a safe way to access the parks and other streets. These trails would significantly contribute to quality of life in our areas. We have been hoping for park access we could use year-round for many decades. Attachment 1— Page 10 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • I am interested in a safe, accessible pathway to walk to the park and nearby areas. Currently we have to walk on a two foot wide section of pavement that adjoins Waluga Drive. This road is a heavily trafficked road making it challenging to walk with dogs and children. A safer alternative would be much appreciated. It would also be nice if the new pathway and boardwalk could accommodate children on bicycles and joggers. Many families drive to the park but would be able to walk if an alternative route was available. Thanks for considering improvements to our area! • Getting a path across the wetland and appreciate the nature and wildlives • Safe access to West Waluga Park from two neighborhoods that currently do not have safe access. Allow for viewing the wetlands of West Waluga Park. • Linking West Waluga park to the surrounding neighborhoods and bringing safe pedestrian throughways to this area is huge. These improvements will allow me to bring my kids to the park, friend's houses, and the broader Lake Grove business district *without* having to walk on dangerous shoulders with blind corners (think Waluga road between the Royal Oaks neighborhood and Oakridge Road). These improvements also greatly expand access to the surrounding greenspace and will allow us not only to enjoy the park space at West Waluga, but provide an opportunity to enjoy and learn from the natural woodland/wetland ecosystems that are so near but ultimately inaccessible at this point. • Live on White Oaks Drive. This is my neighborhood park and my family loves it and walks there frequently. Would love to have the boardwalk connectors. • It would provide a safe way for me to walk to the park and on to post office, grocery store etc. Currently there is no sidewalk on Waluga drive and it is dangerous to walk on the side of the road with children, dogs etc. I would use a path such as this frequently, probably daily. Currently I only drive to the park as it is just to dangerous to walk using the street access. • I live in the Royal Oaks neighborhood and delivered a 4 month long study to city council, with fact based references about the danger of or "on road" pedestrian alternative route (Waluga drive). Waluga Drive is an unsafe pedestrian travel road and has 25 years of concerns of"potentially fatal pedestrian incidents" that are well documented by former city council records, current neighbors and by the park architects who designed Waluga West park. The park was never supposed to open without these trails and I'm glad they are coming back on board. Please honor the maps as drawn-thank you!!! • Pedestrian passage between neighborhoods • Provides neighborhood access to West Waluga Park without having to walk on the street shoulder on Waluga Dr which is a very busy connector street. • I live in the Royal Oaks neighborhood near Waluga Park and have seen the positive benefits of the small connector trail between the two otherwise disconnected Royal Oaks neighborhoods. Adding a new connector trail to Oakridge would allow folks in that area access to the park without having to walk along busy Waluga Drive, which has shoulders but no separated walking path. That would improve safety in the area. But probably most Attachment 1— Page 11 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 importantly a walking path through the wetlands would provide access to that part of the park which is basically inaccessible to most folks at this time. Improving access to the park in this way makes it more useful and valuable for everyone. • Connecting the Waluga Neighborhood for more walking. • Walking along Waluga with no sidewalks has become unsafe because of a dramatic increase in traffic. Many neighbors in the Royal Oaks neighborhood regularly use West Waluga Park and enjoy the ability to walk safely to the Post Office and Albertsons. A number of young families have moved into Royal Oaks and it creates a safe route for children who would like to walk to school. • Walking on Waluga, particularly south of Oakridge, is very dangerous with heavy traffic, no sidewalks and a road in dire need of repair (many potholes). Have an alternative path to reach Boones Ferry would provide a safe option for many. • I live in this neighborhood with kids as well as several families on our block with kids. This would provide a safe passage from our neighborhood to the park were currently they have to walk along side Waluga Drive. The stretch of road is very dangerous for kids as well as other pedestrians. This would promote the families in our surrounding area to frequent the parks more often. • We do not have safe walkways on Carman Drive or Waluga Drive making it very dangerous for our young people to access friends and family in our adjacent communities in and around West Waluga park. • I have lived in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood for 35 years. I would love connecting trails between Oakridge and Royal Oaks. It would be wonderful to be able to access Oakridge instead of walking all the way down Waluga and then down Oakridge. I really love the boardwalk concept. This would add so much to this lovely park area and would be used by many people. How perfect to be able to walk through nature! • Providing a path around waluga park that will protect the remaining wetlands and avoid children having to walk down waluga road with no sidewalks is very important for safety and wildlife • The top project is closest to the new affordable housing for Habitat Humanity. • Getting the new access trails in so City will stop messing w/ how neighbors and neighborhood have been accessing this resource for years. • We live in the Royal Oaks neighborhood and the current connector trail has literally been a life saver to this community. We have no safe passage to West Waluga Park and even more seriously for children to walk to school. • I walk there regularly • I live on Waluga Dr. with 3 young kids who love to walk to the playgrounds. • Combo of improved access for all and environmental protection. Establishing board walks in city as appropriate in /around wetlands. I think it would be inspiring and fun to use the proposed improvement! Attachment 1— Page 12 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • West Waluga Park is very close to my house but right now takes longer to get to. Also someone wants to put a sewer through the wetland area. A boardwalk would be much nicer. • Additional trails for walking and exploring in a park we already use. Neighborhood connectivity- increases a sense of shared community. Walkability, sustainability, health benefits- residents may use these trails to visit neighbors where they might have previously driven as it reduces the distance. May slightly reduce traffic and improve users' fitness and well-being. • I am in favor of connecting existing natural park facilities that currently are not connected and acquiring additional land for natural parks. • Anything that helps folks get out into nature is going to benefit mind body and spirit. That improves the community as a whole. • Expands and protects a currently inaccessible park, encouraging walking over a vehicle trip to a popular park (east Waluga). • It will have the largest impact on the most members of our community. • Safety- it will keep kids off of Waluga Drive and away from cars as they travel to and from Boones Ferry and Lake Grove School. The same is true for my#2 - keeping people safe as they get in and out of Luscher Farm. • Pedestrian connections through natural area • Connection to resources without needing car. Promoting walking to school for health, Healthy food opportunities to combat American obesity and poor eating norms. • I think it is important to give pedestrians safe options for travel separated from traffic. • Recently, the Park and Rec Department has shut down our access to the trail that has provided a safe passage to the West Waluga Park. This has the potential for serious consequences since we are now forced to walk on Waluga. Waluga has never been a safe passage in all of my years living in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. Waluga is not safe and vehicles rarely go a safe speed. At times vehicles seem to fly over the speed bump (cross walk at the bottom of Waluga from the park) and many will bottom out. A very scary sound and sight when you are walking Waluga. There is a very narrow shoulder for pedestrians to walk. I have seen the aftermath of a vehicle veering off Waluga. A future connector trail is vital to the safety of all. Especially, for the children walking to school. In the meantime, PLEASE reopen our current connector trail before someone is seriously injured or worse. • Close to home @ a park we use • This path allows me to stay off of Waluga. This a busy road and has fast drivers. • Recreation areas for kids sports • Provide safe pedestrian access to West Waluga Park. I find it curious that the park was developed with a good sized parking lot but with only one pedestrian trail to the park (from East Waluga Park). Although the City owns the land on both sides of Waluga Dr. no sidewalks have been constructed along the road, leaving people to walk on the shoulder of the road. Providing a sidewalk along the edge of the park to the park developed area seems Attachment 1— Page 13 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 to be a much more cost effective manner to get people to the park safely rather than impact a wetland with a boardwalk. • Increase walkability • Safety of accessing Waluga Park- I no longer walk on Waluga drive it is unsafe - no sidewalk - lots of almost accidents witnessed by myself and neighbors- I used to visit this park several times a day but no longer feel safe walking-the recent closure of the direct trail into the park from royal oaks drive was an unhappy blow to the neighborhood. • Gaining access to the forest around West Waluga park and providing safe access to the park and Lake Grove elementary school for children in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. • Safe pedestrian access to city park space, trails and merchants. Pedestrian access on Waluga Drive is very dangerous and needs to be addressed. • Safe route, especially for children, to walk to school etc. Currently walking toward Waluga park on Carmen drive is unsafe. Most recent data on city website indicates that over 5000 cars drive on that stretch per day. Most recent data from 2021 and likely much more now. Due to terrain a suitable pat along Waluga Drive be difficult to construct. • Opening back up the mysteriously closed trails from Royal Oaks to the Dog Park. • It's a park we have easy access to and use often • Safe park and school access for families in the adjacent neighborhoods. I have friends who live near the park and they don't have safe sidewalks to connect to East Waluga park and Lake Grove Elementary school. • Improving pathways on W side of LO is a high priority for me and my wife. • Safe walking and biking path, better access to parks/future facilities. • We have 2 young boys that are very active and love going to the Waluga Parks. Walking down Waluga with cars going fast and not always paying full attention, it's nerve wracking and just scary to be on that road with my kids. • Closest project to my home. Would use it multiple times/day as we walk our dogs daily. Best value for the money to the most people because it connects neighborhoods to each other, to the Waluga park, to schools, and to Lake Grove businesses. Provides safe (away from cars) access to popular areas. Access to a park via a natural trail encourages us to get outside, to exchange greetings with our neighbors, their families, and maybe their pets, and to enjoy one of the key attributes of the Lake Oswego community. Experiencing a natural trail is restorative and boosts our sense of wellness. • Environmental protection, restoration, and outdoor recreational experiences are the most important to me. • More walking trails • I have lived in the Royal Oaks neighborhood for almost 29 years. Walking, running or cycling on Waluga Drive to the park or toward Boones Ferry Rd for shopping and restaurants has always been dangerous. I am extremely careful and walk or run toward oncoming traffic to mitigate a dangerous situation, but I've noticed a huge increase in poor and dangerous driving despite the two attempts to slow traffic (speed bump at pedestrian crossing and Attachment 1— Page 14 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 stop sign at Waluga and Royal Oaks Dr). Since it appears that there are still no plans to make Waluga Drive safer for all travelers by installing a sidewalk (there is plenty of space to do this), I implore you to allow the trail between the Royal Oaks Neighborhood and West Waluga Park to be reopened. Families depend on safe access to this city park and to businesses that would like our financial support. Walking and cycling are much better for our bodies (physically, emotionally and mentally) than driving. And, of course it's much better for our environment. • Not having my kids die while walking to school! • The city of Lake Oswego allowed for the development of a new neighborhood on Waluga Dr yet no sidewalks were added. We now have more traffic than ever before and more risks to pedestrians. Why is the City not adding sidewalks on a street with high traffic?The stop at the intersection of Waluga Dr and Royal Oaks is becoming more and more dangerous too. As LO adds more and more homes the traffic has increased significantly and folks are often not stopping at the stop sign. • Its proximity is most relevant to me. I live in Westlake and this is the park I visit most frequently. • A safe path for children to bypass the dangerous route along Waluga Drive on their way to and from school. Easy, safe access to West Waluga Park as well as the off-leash dog park. A safe walking path to the Post Office, restaurants and grocery shopping. This park and the path was promised when we bought our home in 1990, 33 years ago! Thanks for assistance in finally making this happen! [name redacted] (Along with the faithful taxpayers and concerned citizens supporting our community, parks and schools.) • I live in this area and walk my dog to both the park and the surrounding neighborhood using Waluga Drive. I would love to have a quieter, safer option to access these areas. Thanks for considering this project! • Area I would use the most • This connector trail allows me and my family safe access to West Waluga Park unlike now where there are no sidewalks on Waluga Drive and the cars do not respect the speed limit nor speed bump. The stop sign is also highly disregarded at the intersection of Waluga/Parkhill and Royal Oaks. • We use West Waluga park weekly • There has always been access allowed from royal oaks neighborhood to west waluga park since we have lived in our home (since 2002). The trail head is paved and located between 2 homes. To reestablish access wouldn't require many resources and all of our neighbors respect the land, tread lightly, and care about this special trail. It also allows a much safer way to get to the park and out to other walkways and paths. I walk my dog daily and waluga street is very scary as cars drift across the solid line to where we are walking. Please reconsider opening this very special path to the park. • Safety Attachment 1— Page 15 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • My wife and I were the very first family to move into Royal Oaks in 1988. One of the sales pitches made at the time by the developer and Real Estate people was that a new park was to be built in the next couple of years called West Waluga and that there was an easement path planned for the neighborhood to access the park. Well, it took many years before the park was actually built and there never was a formal path built to access the park, even though there was a paved start of the path between 2 of the houses. Our 3 children grew up and played in these woods and we now have 5 grandchildren that we often take on walks to West Waluga and East Waluga parks and rather than risk going down Waluga on the shoulder of the road, always cut through the woods. It is far safer. We have no intention of changing our choice of path to the park and would VERY much appreciate a "formal" approved path. • Providing more connectivity to the neighborhoods around the park. • We live on White Oaks Drive, a loop street that sits atop the hill on Carmen by West Waluga park. Since there are no sidewalks along the streets the Carmen Hill and connecting smaller neighborhoods, it is incredibly dangerous for pedestrians, bike/scooter riders, etc. Recently a path that connects our loop street and West Waluga Park that many of our neighbors used to safely travel instead of walking on Carmen, was closed. It is disappointing that our city does not value our safety, yet continues to add more houses and soon a large apartment complex, that's creating more traffic. • I have Lived in the Royal Oaks area for over 20 years and for 20 years I have been waiting for someone to care enough to realize that we need safe paths and trails to walk to schools, stores, banking and all of the other businesses that are available to us if we could feel safe and not afraid to walk on Waluga for fear of the increased traffic over the years of new homes and more congestion. I am well into my senior years and my home backs up to Waluga so I am also aware of the dangerous situation of walking on the side of the road to get to Boones ferry and fear children and parents alike are in danger every time they have to walk on the brim of Waluga to get to school. I am asking you to please give a very weighted consideration to putting in a safe route for children and seniors to safely reach our destination. Thank you [name redacted] • I recognize that the Royal Oaks Neighborhood isn't large, yet for the past year we've seen an increased number of walkers that live off of Carman using the trails to access West Waluga Park. I've lived in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood for 27 years and stopped walking to the park about 5 years ago because of speeding cars that were also crossing the pathways solid line which puts a walker at risk of being hit and probably seriously or fatally injured walking along Waluga. It may sound silly yet I've been driving to the park the past 4 years because of multiple occasions of nearly being hit by a speeding car. The volume of cars now traveling along Waluga has seen a dramatic increase and a short cut to avoid Boones Ferry signals. In addition, the four way stop sign on Waluga and Royal Oaks/Parkhill is being ignored by drivers. As neighbors we know we can't enter the intersection until we observe Waluga drivers actually stopping. You may find it hard to believe I've been passed by cars Attachment 1— Page 16 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 not liking I'm driving the posted speed. Even though we're Lake Oswego residents and pay city taxes it has been difficult to get attention by the city and to consider our safety concerns are a priority. • Safe spaces for gathering and walking. with good lighting. • As a gardener for many years at Luscher Farms and resident of Lake Grove, both projects are "important" to me, but my goodness, Waluga is safety issue hard stop. I've said this many times. I and many other parties have been run off the road walking to Waluga park on the road. Trail access as an alternative is badly needed. I'm very concerned about we will soon face a tragedy on Waluga. Why not at least have a cop there once in a while to combat the distracted driving? • Everything about the Waluga trail is important to us. It deeply affects my family and children. • Avoiding being hit by cars traveling on Waluga-they are not obeying the speed limit; they do not watch for pedestrians on crosswalks; drivers travel onto walking paths; and do not stop at posted stop signs. We had a nice path -that has existed since the subdivision of Royal Oaks was developed-from the subdivision to West Waluga Park. Through the labor of our neighbors we have kept it clear of debris and poison Ivy. We would like the continued use of this path in the future for the safety of our children, young and senior adults, pets. Already, had a near miss with a child on her bike • Providing a safe path for children to local schools • Walking along walnuts road for my children and I and dangerous. Cars speed and cross the white line very day. They do not stop at the stop sign on walnuts at white oaks. This is a matter of safety to have a path that allows access to the park from the homes on the north side of the park. It is also important for children who walk or ride their bikes to Lake Grove to be able to go through the park rather than along the road. • This project would provide safe access from our neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhoods to West Waluga Park, as well as schools and local community resources. • West Waluga park is close to where I live so I would use the trails. • As a Lake Forest resident that is almost regularly hit by cars walking my dog to the dog park in West Waluga, I urgently request that the city prioritize this trail project. I live on Parkhill Street, and have to walk down Waluga to get to the park. I am not exaggerating when state that almost every week a car enters the shoulder and almost hits me as I am walking my dog. I prefer to cross the street and go into the Royal Oaks neighborhood and use the pathway/easement to safely get to the dog park with my dog. Recently, there are signs indicating the pathway is closed! I am beyond frustrated by this! Walking along Waluga is not a safe activity. Drivers do not stop at the four-way stop at Parkhill and Waluga. Instead, drivers typically gather speed as they head to/from Carmen Drive on Waluga, and ignore or roll through the four-way stop. As they accelerate, they commonly enter the shoulders. It's not just me that's almost regularly hit. I've seen children on their bikes or also walking along the shoulders of Waluga also almost hit. Attachment 1— Page 17 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • The West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trails project would provide many benefits, including: 1) improved access to the wetland portion of the park to afford educational opportunities 2) improved, safer pedestrian access for folks in the Lake Forest neighborhood through West Waluga Park and points beyond like Lake Grove Elementary School. Projects like this connect communities and add value to our shared park resources. • While the other projects here would be nice, this one is a safety issue. The pedestrian options for getting to Waluga Park and Lake Grove Elementary are incredibly unsafe and have been for years. We need safer off-street passage to make the parks and schools accessible to the community — we should prioritize these projects that are about basic safety and accessibility; it's disappointing that projects like this and ADA accessibility are even considered optional. • All of the other projects on this list have existing facilities with the exception of Waluga West Park. If opposed the question "what happens with each project if they don't happen" every other project has alternative routes for those impacted to get to their location, except for Waluga Westpark. The Hallinan Woods property is already being used as a quasi park, and no opposition is in place to stop people from using it, funding doesn't immediately go through. Similarly, there is already ADA access at George Rogers Park to access a different segment of the river. Similarly, there are already existing community gardens at lusher Farm. Similarly, there is already a path leading to Rassekh, even though it's not in great shape. The only project on this list that also impacts the low income housing projects future residents that are going in along ferry, are in Waluga West Park. • So the kids in my neighborhood can walk safely to and from school. • Creating quick, carless connections between neighborhoods is a huge long-term benefit. We need more. • Proximity • We visit the Waluga parks all the time, and having more trails in that area with more walkability is a definite plus. Luscher Farm Community Garden Expansion • This would increase access to fresh produce which is a critical staple. I fully support this if plots are set aside for people who are low income and or have disabilities. • Most of the LO has too many trees to grow a garden/not enough sun. People with low income and children would greatly benefit from more access to the community garden and safe access to the farm and better parking would be very helpful to the community. I used community gardens there for many years in the past -great program! • Multi use properties are most important to a larger number of people • I would like it if the gardens were expanded at Luscher Farms so that as a Tigard resident I could use them. I've been waitlisted for 2 years. • Keeping the farm a farm and providing the community with access to gardens Attachment 1— Page 18 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Access to food growing resources; it has built its own community of people with similar focus. • Highest ranking options support handicapped access, healthy eating for our community and access improvements. • I think this is important to support people growing their own organic produce and making it accessible/do-able for people. Plus, people can learn from each other to increase their interest and knowledge. • It's most local to me • Community gardens are important to me. We should be promoting community garden spaces in other areas as well. • I think community garden plots is one of the strongest and most used asset. • Community gardens are in high demand, and these are well managed. Would like to see more of them. • So important to have parks that are community and safety minded • Community gardens is a great way for the community to meet, build friendships and contribute back to the community. This is the "best use" for the funding given the 7 choices. • I have several friends that have garden plots at Luscher Farm and they enjoy gardening there and the people they have met there. By adding more garden plots and improving parking & access, we may encourage more residents to get outside and garden! • Garden expansion potentially reaches the highest number of persons in the Target Group, and likely most bang for buck development cost. • I would like more people to be able to participate in the community garden. • I am involved already with these areas and they are great for my health and my joy. • The community gardens always seem to have a waiting list. As the city becomes more densely populated, it will be an important resource for residents that wish to grow their own food. • Access for disabled gardeners- room for more community garden projects and participants • There are long waitlists for garden space at Luscher. This project benefits the whole community, and not just individual neighborhoods. Many of us can't grow food gardens in LO due to our old growth trees that block sunlight. If we want to preserve the trees, give people options. • Expanding access to fresh food for the community. Having access to nature unmodified. • Many people who enjoy gardening don't live in a place that has garden space. For those who live in apartments, condos or homes with no direct sunlight gardening can be impossible.The community garden always has a waiting list. It's a wonderful outdoor activity that almost everyone can do. It brings people together over a shared interest. • Access to healthy local food! • The community garden project stands out as the most in-demand initiative among the local public for several reasons: 1. High Demand: This project consistently maintains a waiting list due to its popularity. 2. Interactivity: It fosters a strong sense of community and engages Attachment 1— Page 19 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 the public extensively. 3. Community Interest: It generates significant interest and support within the community. Moreover, it appears to be one of the projects that can be swiftly executed without consuming a substantial portion of the budget. This makes it a "biggest bang for your buck" project, accomplishing two significant objectives: 1. Immediate Satisfaction: By creating more openings for a long-desired yet unavailable service, it promptly meets the needs of the Lake Oswego public. 2. Positive Image: Rapid completion of this beloved and necessary project would enhance the reputation of the city of Lake Oswego, showcasing its commitment to the community. Thank You! [name redacted] • Maintaining & Expanding the garden is key Hallinan Woods Natural Area Expansion • As a City we need to preserve our natural habitats, streams, fish, animals, birds, wildlife etc...don't need more asphalt, traffic, etc. Our taxes have already been spent on minimizing our natural areas and preservation. This money is for marginalized people... I would say our local past indigenous people deserve to have this be preserved what's left!! • Hallinan woods is a significant area of woods, and connecting it and better protecting it with intentional paths seems like a wise way too stressed it. • I value preserving sensitive habitat areas while providing increased access to nature. • I think expansion and protection of open space is really important to LO. • The Yates property is a unique opportunity as a natural area in Lake Oswego. • I believe we need to preserve more natural areas, and expand their breadth instead of continually filling in with concrete, parking etc. Sustainability first! • I think it will receive the most use and has the greatest potential for positively impacting that area • Access for all community members while preserving natural areas • Acquire the land while the opportunity is present. Work on improvements later. • The expansion of natural areas and preservation of natural land is important to me. Trail access is a close second. • I think the top priority of the Parks Department should be to protect natural resources from greedy real estate developers. • Property acquisition is often a one-time opportunity for open space. Once a property is developed it's hard to go back to natural areas or open space. The city should prioritize acquisition so later improvements can happen on site when funds or grants are available. Hallinan Woods or Sunnyslope open space both contain mature trees, which will be critical for climate resilience and habitat availability as infill development occurs. Without public interest and preservation, many of these trees will need to be removed for development, which will be a public loss. • The neighborhood fought long and hard to convince the city council to purchase the Yates property. There are old growth trees in Hallinan Woods, along with the wetland, multiple animal species and streams. It is an ideal addition to the outdoor science being taught at Attachment 1— Page 20 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 the school.The current path has not been maintained, the concrete is cracked and fallen away, and the bridge needs repairs. The path is used daily by students, families and neighbors. • An existing trail system will be expanded in a neighborhood • Usability on a daily basis • Creating safe pathways for the community • Preservation of a remaining pocket of natural habitat, wetlands and native forest. Loss of this area will affect local biodiversity. • We absolutely love Hallinan Elementary and use the playground and field multiple times per week. Added access to nature in that area is something my kids would enjoy. • Investing in a community space next to the elementary school and linking to several pathways makes for a sound and necessary project. • Hallinan woods is a natural area close to where we live; we enjoy it as it is, but it could use some improvements and expansion. • More space for parkland will only get more expensive in the future. • I feel the money should be used to acquire more park space. Property will continue to become harder to acquire. They will become more scarce, disjointed, and expensive (LO properties values exceed inflation). So please get all the properties you can for public use and environmental preservation as you can while you can! We love the wonderful parks and especially wooded areas we have in LO. Guests from out of town often comment on how special they are. • I would like to see the new acquisition at Hallinan Woods lightly developed with the described soft trails to make it more accessible to walkers with less impact to the wetlands and other sensitive areas. • Expansion & preservation of natural areas • Hallinan Woods provides an excellent outdoor experience for the neighborhood and the children who attend Hallinan Elementary School. To expand this natural area also protects the current stream and animal habitat. It also protects the families who live nearby from more traffic and parking congestion. Preserving natural areas in our town is evidence that this city truly wants to protect nature, provide more green canopy as the earth warms and recognize the immense value of nature for everyone's sake. • We need the most protected space we can get to limit new housing development. • Hallinan is in my neighborhood so it's more meaningful. • Potential to protect habitat and provide learning opportunity for school children. • Of all of the projects listed, this works to protect wildlife and pay attention to a neglected area. Most of the other projects feel like improvements whereas this has yet to be started. The new sidewalk in the neighborhood is nice but still does not allow for safe crossing from meadows or upper cherry/glenmorrie. Would love to see crosswalks and possible speed bumps in the area as well. • Expanding the trail system in the city. Attachment 1— Page 21 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Creating natural areas for education and peaceful places. • Wildlife and wetlands habitat Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement • I live on Atherton Drive & have four elementary aged children. The park improvements r definitely needed as well as improvements to the pedestrian crossing at the circle of Atherton/Stafford. Please install pedestrian flashing light crossing so drivers can b alerted to pedestrians crossing. • The Rassekh Park Multi-Use Path Improvement will make Stafford Road more convenient and safer, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. • Pedestrian safety and access to the park • Very busy section in bad shape • Make better use of unused land • More pedestrian/bike travel • Anticipated heavy usage. • I want to make trails so I can run on them for xc • Let it be nature & let residents live in nature Sunnyslope Open Space Property Acquisition • Land protected from development. • Increasing the amount of trails that are available. • The protection of wooded property is very important to the climate. We need to preserve s many as the older trees as possible. • Provide more land adjacent to existing park. • Easier access. • Protecting/acquiring new land. • The Sunnyslope space must be our top priority, lest more developers move in and permanently make it unavailable. We need more, not less, open space in our town. • Adding additional park land for enjoyment & recreation and retaining trees is important. • Acquiring more park acreage. • Securing land to stop development • Purchasing more property for public use increases options in the future. Once property is sold to private owners and developed, it will never be an option to purchase it to expand our parks and natural areas. • Acquiring more open space and habitat close to where I live is meaningful. Access to nature if important to mental health and wellness. • Purchase Land so as it is not zoned for high density use. • The more park space we can recapture and secure for future generations and the environment the better. Let's do what we can to protect our community high-density development driven by zoning changes. Attachment 1— Page 22 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Running trails. Dirt running trails. • Having access to that particular area with my children. • I believe purchasing areas for open space is vital to protecting land from development and for use by future generations. • This backs to our home - parking is a huge problem! • This project makes the most natural sense • Completes contiguous park land acquisition. Need easier ability to access this from Child's Road including hopefully sidewalk down Childs connecting to same just downhill. • The first priority would be to obtain the land. This must be done first, because once sold to another buyer, it is difficult to obtain the property. After the property is acquired, then the city can concentrate on the remaining upgrades. But first and foremost, buy the property. • Access to park trails can be dangerous with vehicles passing on Barton often faster than recommended. • Acquiring land and creating trailhead • Preserve land from development • More opportunities for walking and hiking in the city • Safer access to sunnyslope is needed. Pedestrians and cyclists use Barton Road. Cars (including a lot of Amazon delivery trucks that use it as shortcut to Lake Oswego from 205) drive fast and recklessly on Barton between Childs Rd and Hilltop Rd. Barton should be converted to a neighborhood greenway and not have through traffic. • More natural areas should be the priority—not more impermeable surfaces and development. • Saving natural areas • Get as much green space as possible. • Any time we can purchase land for anything other than more housing we must do to maintain our beautiful city. • Safe place to park to utilize this underutilized space • Save space for parks when possible. Miscellaneous • There are only two of the your Lake Oswego areas mentioned that I frequent and they are not on your project list above. • This survey got my attention b/c there is a wooded area adjacent my home that the city owns as part of"Patton Rd" but it is a mess with blackberries covering 3/4 of the property and a very slim path that is used by many walkers but it's not on your list. It is more of a passthrough than a park but it has so much potential if just cleaned up and a more defined pathway was laid, like pea gravel and shrubs were cut back. Some work has been done to clean it up but no permanent solution was approached so all just grows back and it has been a fire hazard before with trees catching on fire. Would love to see money allocated to keep the road way (Laurel) from having blackberries growing up over the sign that shows Attachment 1— Page 23 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 "Do Not Enter" but it's always a temporary cut that last 6 months. Many use this area to walk and potty their pets and pass through to the small shopping area. It is also slippery during wet months, so it could be made a little safer if it had a little attention. • LO needs more Pickleball courts • Any property that can be purchased for park or recreational use is better than housing development • Homeless bum removal. • I did not comply with your method; I ranked my last choices then completed the exercise. My projects 6 and 7 are not located in Lake Oswego. • There are no projects that are most meaningful. We've farmed a plot at Luscher Farms for years now and don't have a problem with finding parking or have had a safety with ingress/egress with the existing driveway into the farm. Line of sight is just fine...we have three sizes of vehicles. • Where's the option to prioritize environmental education? • Build Pickleball courts there. We are the only major city in Oregon with no community Pickleball courts. They will help bring commerce to the city and keep our population healthy. • P.S. please take care of parks: Westridge elementary has a dead tree up on park's property and the limbs need trimming by schools opening. Please limb dead limbs too. It would be nice if parks followed through with care of these precious parks. Please! • Need to find places for pickleball in the parks. Crazy to close with no alternative to the number one growing sport. • I hope to eventually have an Ed Center @ Luscher Are there any additional comments or thoughts you would like to share? • My wife and I lived in Portland for 20+years before moving to LO two years ago. We adore it here! LO's parks and trails are a primary reason why we wish to stay and invest in this wonderful community. I watched Portland's livability disintegrate first-hand, and the gradual degradation of its parks, trails and waterways were tragic to behold. Mt. Tabor, Laurelhurst Park, Cathedral Park, Springwater Corridor, etc. all went from beautiful communal areas to polluted, dangerous places. I cannot stress this enough- LO's parks and trails are an absolute treasure, and it is of utmost importance that we keep them SAFE and CLEAN. • The potential alignment of a trail to the developed area of West Waluga Park is by far the most expensive and environmentally invasive of any route. I would much prefer a sidewalk along Waluga Dr. extending from Royal Oaks Dr. to Oakridge Dr. This would leave the large meadow between Royal Oaks Dr. and Oakridge intact and not impact any residences. The current "proposed" alignment comes very close to our house along the east and south Attachment 1— Page 24 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 sides. We already have dogs wondering off trail with the current trail and are very concerned that this new trail will increase the noise and make it unpleasant for us to use our outdoor spaces. At the very least we would request the trail alignment be considerably further from our residence [address redacted] than the map shows it would be. • In my personal experience of living in Lake 0 for the past twenty years, the most persistent threat to quality of life here is real estate developers. I have lived in Lake Forest for twelve years now. Before that, it was First Addition. In fact, we had to move out of First Addition because the neighborhood was no longer affordable. Developers replace existing affordable (by Lake 0 standards) housing with McMansions. They cut down the trees. Their contractors brings noise, traffic and trash to the neighborhood. Developers bring permanent, negative changes to the quality of life and skip away with the profits, while the neighbors are left to live with the consequences of their greed. I do not have many nice things to say about real estate developers. I would much rather see available land protected as a natural resource or a park, than fall into the hands of more greedy developers. • It drives me crazy to see old growth trees taken down by Renaissance and other builders who don't consider our need for natural areas. • Stop the ban on a 35 year old trail and the associated "investigation." Stop the plan to put a sewer thru the wet lands adjacent to Waluga West • What about improving the lake access to residents?The current access is steep and difficult to navigate for those with disabilities or small children. No space to lay out a blanket and watch your children swim. I was excited to use the lake in the summer and was so shocked the first time I visited after purchasing property close by. The chain fence around the area makes it feel very segregated from the rest of the lake. George Rogers is overcrowded and has people smoking cigarettes each time I've visited. • The balance of providing parking vs. NIMBY is challenging. Our River Run neighborhood complains about the number of people that use the unofficial River Run Park "beach" kayak launch into the Tualatin. I park near a Cooks Butte entrance and try to stay out of the nearby houses' way. • Thank you very much for doing your due diligence to get the community's input! It's a big job. You're appreciated. • I was delighted to see a trail added near Waluga park. We use it regularly. It would be such a boon to the area to have as many trails as the nearby Mountain Park trail system. Those trails are a great workout on the steep hills and bring so much value and enjoyment to living here. • More and more dense housing will hurt LO quality of life. • Lake Oswego should continue to prioritize growing our natural spaces with minimal disturbance or "improvement" in the form of construction. • Please create a safe walking sidewalk on Waluga Drive so families and others can feel comfortable walking/jogging/biking on that road to get to West Waluga Park and/or East Waluga Park. Attachment 1— Page 25 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Regular side walk, crossing lights and speed bumps preferred to be developed on Waluga drive for the safety of all pedestrians that connects parks West and East Waluga. Keeping trail through the forest closed to avoid the damage of nature space when used by too many people. • Lake Oswego does a terrific job with its Parks and Rec and I'm proud of the tight knit community that we have. I'm proud to call Lake Oswego home! I care about our parks and feel fortunate that we have so many. Please consider granting us access again to our safe trail from Royal Oaks neighborhood to West Waluga park. • You guys rock! • Our family and our neighbours have been using West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trail very often. It is important to the safety to our kids in the area. Our neighbours have made great effort to make the trail clean and safe for others, and we feel bad that now it is closed. • West Waluga Neighborhood Connector Trail is very important for our family and our pet. We go to the West Waluga park every day, and the trail made it very easy and safe. • Waluga Drive between Carmen Drive and Oakridge is a highly traveled connector (though it is not supposed to be)for people getting from Boones Ferry road to the freeway. There are Sidewalks on only a portion of the entire stretch and NO safe sidewalks for local residents to walk along between Royal Oaks/Parkhill to Oakridge and beyond - especially for people wanting to access the 2 Waluga parks with children and dogs. In addition to the high traffic, I have personally witnessed many people blow through the stop sign at Waluga and Royal Oaks and not bother to stop for pedestrians wanting to cross Waluga at the crosswalk that connects the 2 parks. As a grandparent that loves to walk our grandchildren to the parks, I would really appreciate a formally accepted path from our neighborhood (Royal Oaks Village) to West Waluga Park. We choose to walk through the forest all the time and have done so for years. • The Royal Oaks Neighborhood has experienced a number of young families with elementary age school children that want to ride their bikes safely to Lake Grove Elementary School. Many of my neighbors regularly use the park and either walk along Waluga and some even drive their cars to assure they arrive safely. The Royal Oaks Neighborhood wasn't listed so I selected Lake Forest, however they're part of Clackamas County and we're Lake Oswego Residents. Thanks for listening • Please stop trying to develop every inch of LO. • The West Waluga connector trail is about more than just providing access to nature. While it will certainly provide greater access to local natural resources, it will also provide safer access for children to walk to their local elementary school which makes it a great investment for our community. ADA River access is another great investment for our community which prioritizes inclusivity and creates equitable access to nature for all residents. All of the investments listed will serve our community well by providing greater Attachment 1— Page 26 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 access to nature, but these two initiatives in particular appear to have a greater social responsibility to our community as well and should be prioritized higher. • Our social trail has been closed and our families have no safe avenue to schools, parks and community • It often feels like Lake Forest is ignored by the City. Waluga Drive is continuously used by commuters as a way to connect to different parts of Lake Oswego, and we need more speed bumps to slow drivers down on Waluga between Carmen and Parkhill,just like Upper Drive has, to slowdown commuters. Waluga Drive is used by pedestrians and bike riders in our neighborhood to access the parks and the speed limits are not observed by drivers, making these recreational activities dangerous. Additionally, drivers on Waluga Drive ignore the four-way stop at Waluga Drive and Parkhill Street. Speed bumps on Waluga between Carmen and Parkhill would help stop this. • LO Park Rangers are over policing the parks and blocking important neighbor pathways. • After learning about this issue in the Review, and as a daily walker through many LO parks, I've been appalled at the response of the Lake Oswego administration to neighbors' good faith attempts to take care of kids with safe passage to and through West Waluga. I'll be watching the response to this funding closely and thinking about upcoming elections with this question top of mind: Do the mayor and city council care more about safer communities, or about overusing authority to retaliate against residents? So far the record looks a lot more like the latter. I sincerely hope the City uses this opportunity to repair both the safety hazards around West Waluga and its relationship with the community. • I believe that our money should be used on resources and parks we already have rather than acquiring more that eventually thins resources. Cleaning up Patton Rd's natural area benefits the South/McVey community since it already exists and gets very little funds if any. I have always found it strange how little LO puts into the existing parks we have. I'm 5th generation and I have seen so many opportunities for improvements in my life while living here but LO always seems to avoid improving what we have. For instance, George Roger's play structures took a life time to get upgraded children's facilities and the lower part of the park is not that inviting (would have been perfect for a splash pad) or more picnic areas. I'm not saying to put in a splash pad here now, as GR is now over run during the summer and there is not enough parking now. But we do weird things here, like put a splash pad for small children next to one of the busiest road ways in all of LO at hwy 43. LO used to be quaint but now, we are becoming a cement block, curb ridden city of congestion with traffic control and way too many stop lights. I have found myself avoiding downtown LO when that's where I grew up b/c of all this over kill of stop lights and low flow of traffic, giant high rise buildings with restaurants that go out of business repeatedly and a lack of easy parking. We have a lake swim park for LO residents that's less used probably b/c of the steep stairs and it's not as attractive as the other LO swim park, since there are no real resources once inside. So many LO children want to fish at the lake but there are no real good access points Attachment 1— Page 27 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 and it's such a healthy activity for children but it's not really welcomed and foothills boat dock isn't an option either. • Widen the path on Southshore. It has high use and is very dangerous. At least clear the brush away from the edge to improve visibility. • Too many unleashed dogs at Luscher farm, please assign more rangers to patrol and fine people. • Not really disabled,just sometimes hard to walk 500 yds+. I also appreciate not having to pay entrance and parking fees. • More places within this city to safely visit and walk are increasingly important to an aging population. • Moving the entry to Luscher Farm eastward will move it closer to a blind curve in the road which will decrease the sight-line to oncoming traffic. Cars routinely exceed the speed limit and this will make both entry and exit more dangerous. I have never heard of a serious accident at the existing entry, why fix something that is not broken and possibly endanger peoples' lives? • We need more, not less, open space in LO. Thank you • Completing a trail along the Willamette River connecting Roehr Park to George Rogers Park should be the City's highest goal. By far, the highest goal. People should be thinking creatively regarding how to use the currently available money in order to achieve this goal. • We need outdoor pickleball courts with lights and should consider property in Luscher for this purpose. Seems strange we are willing to put a skate park in our community before pickleball courts when the demand and demographic makes it an appropriate investment for several reasons. • While it often seems that development is a move forward, I believe that protecting natural spaces and creating spaces for people to enjoy being outside in this beautiful city that is not all covered in cement and houses is the best move forward and sets a very positive example for our young children and people who visit Lake Oswego. • Love the parks in LO • Extremely sorry the city closed George Rodgers to pickleball without providing any alternative. Perhaps some of these funds could be used to create courts by new pool or??? This action hurt many including a sizable number of seniors who enjoyed the social and health benefits of this activity. • Thanks for all the wonderful work you all do. • Love our city parks! Keep up the good work! • Please complete the Foothills to George Rogers path. • Thanks for asking for input. • Thanks for the wonderful parks &trails!! • Cook Butte trails need attention • I would love to see an option for more play structures to be added to Iron Mountain. It's a beautiful park with trails, but with one slide it's hard to convince my kids to go. Attachment 1— Page 28 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Thank you :) • Nope. We have great parks. • Thank you for taking such good care of our parks. I'd like to see the children's play areas improved. An example is the new play structure in Hillsboro. I am looking forward to aerobics classes in the new swimming pool. • I understand how ableist and athletic Oregon is. But rather than buy new property, need to make that which the city has already accessible for all • I love how well cared for every park I visit is. It greatly improves quality of life in LO. • Are there plans to make a path through canal acres so you can walk along Childs safely from Bryant to Pilkington • The city's pathway system is the crown jewel of Lake Oswego. It's what makes our city so desirable to live in and enhances the lives of everyone • I love living in our wonderful city. It is beautiful and I feel blessed everyday to call it my home. • We need pickle ball courts!! Activity for ALL ages. Other communities have them!! There are plenty of areas to build or modify to accommodate this sport • We need stricter guidelines and enforcement on dogs on paying fields. This is becoming a nuisance and hygiene issue for the kids who are accessing the fields. • Thanks for all your work! • Thanks for asking! • Need to fix existing root damaged trails at West Waluga too before someone trips and falls. • Love the amount of parks in LO! • We live off Summit Road but not in an HOA. You should have an other box in addition to neighbor areas and I do not live in LO • We need to build pickleball courts somewhere. It's crazy that the best community in the state doesn't have a single pickleball court. We have to drive a long ways to play pickleball. This could be a great draw to our city and good for commerce. It's the fastest growing sport in the nation and we are being left behind as a community. • Waluga West Please 1 1 1 1 1 1 • Generally speaking I value naturals space conservation and restoration more highly than vegetable gardening, but I do believe that vegetable gardening provides an important relationship with nature, improves mental and physical wellbeing for people of all ages, and acts as a gateway to compassion for the natural world and involvement in conservation that we fundamentally and urgently need. • I think the dog parks are a huge draw for people who recreate and use all of the park systems and I find it interesting that they aren't mentioned once in any of the survey. May be something to take into consideration. • Too many dogs off-leash • Keep up the great work. We love living in lake Oswego Attachment 1— Page 29 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Improve the access to the farm of Rosemont. Current access is an accident waiting to happen • I would like to see a moratorium on any new purchases of land for parks or trails. We have enough. Let's develop and maintain what we have. • Thank you for your efforts and gathering information about, hopefully, using this survey to implement what citizens in this town value. • I sincere believe we need to support the Pickleball community sooner than later. It was not fair to take away their courts. • Thank you for working on these projects. I would also recommend to make a trail around the lake, trail connecting Tryon Creek Park with trail along Willamette river (buy a part of private property between existing trails). We need to running, biking and walking trails. Most of the trails are very short. Also it would be great to have riverfront area with coffee shop/restaurants/kayak rental place. • thank you for asking • People are very interested in food resources as inflation has caused significant increases in food prices. Growing food teaches adults and children where food comes from and why pesticide and insecticide is so harmful to our health. • The schools and parks are two of the biggest reasons we moved to Lake Oswego. • If I were to suggest a different project, it would be to put a publicly accessible restroom in Westridge park. • Why is LO so supportive of"activity" parks Parks & Rec., but not natural ones? I should be able to comment without ranking things I don't see as critical as paths & an over abundance of downed trees, branches, etc. • These all sound like great projects. Giving those with mobility challenges access to the parks and paths and gathering spaces is our most important issue so thank you for addressing this at George Rogers and Luscher Farm which we use often. • Thank you for asking for community comments • Please keep LO looking like a natural place, meaning balance aesthetics with function. For example the Yellow ADA curbs. It yellow really necessary? All the little things add up. The pet garbage bins and bags are an example of blending nicely. • I highly value our parks. • More pickleball courts • Ada friendly • Thank you for asking. • Very much looking forward to the connection between Roehr Park and George Rogers Park. The extension of the trails in this area will give incredible access to those enjoying the beautiful open spaces along the Willamette River. • Thank you for all the work you do! Strategic planning to expand park access for lower income community members is key. I am thinking in part, of planned redevelopment of Marylhurst. Attachment 1— Page 30 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Please take care of the maintenance of keeping our trees healthy and well cared for! Paths for students to be able to safely walk by is important too. Just FYI, the lamp posts at Westridge Elementary are sometimes crooked from mowing. Easily moved, beautiful wood posts. Please take a look at these and the dead tree to take out! We believe also that the soccer field is in poor shape. Don't know if this is what you take care of? As part of parks. • Thank you for all you do! • Thank you for offering a survey so that community voices can be heard! • Appreciate the caring people and work that's done to bring people and nature together. Great job! • One of the best parts of this city are the trails that interconnect the neighborhoods, especially through the woods. Please continue to maintain them and build new trails where beneficial. These West Waluga trails would have multiple community benefits. • Thanks for getting the connection done on the trail between George Rogers and Foothills Parks! • Save LO and quit trying to always "do something" or there won't be any beautiful natural areas left!!! Already too much traffic and the supposed Sustainable policy being followed is a joke. • Nature parks need trails and parking to access them. The city should not acquire new nature parks without a commitment/plan to provide trails. Trails should provide some ADA accessibility. • Thanks for all the great natural space and trails! • The trails and parks are some of the most important factors we considered when we decided to move to Lake Oswego. They are major reasons that we have stayed for so long, as they contribute significantly to our quality of life. We hope that the city will continue to prioritize their maintenance and improvement. • Don't over spend. • Pickle ball options. Why no options in our parks far away from neighbors. Ask and survey, then I'll bet even donations would help pay for it. 5 neighbors and the council closed down on 400+people club...Fast e bikes on the trail if it is added to George rogers to foot hills. Need to only allow class 1 or no bikes. • Thanks for thinking of enhanced natural spaces vs more housing/cars/traffic/etc. • Thank you! • Connecting trails to integrated paths is important. • More sidewalks especially around schools! • Great job!! Everything you do will be awesome :) • I live in West Linn. • Thanks for all the wonderful planning and multi-year plans for the parks and natural aras. • It's important for the city to prioritize climate-forward decision making, and consider public cost for environmental, health, resiliency and emission impacts. For example, if a property is acquired or if trails are improved, what are the potential costs (or cost savings, especially Attachment 1— Page 31 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 where trees are retained) for additional surface water treatment? What are the emissions saved? It's great to see the city encouraging community engagement for these decisions to consider community interests. Along with that feedback, staff should include the above public cost impacts in their discussions with leadership. The city should consider having these costs (or general lists of impacts/savings) on future surveys to help educate and inform the public. Great job, thank you for your work!! • In an effort to provide sustainable, walkable access to nature and more areas of LO, improvement and connection of trails connecting Roehr Park and facilities at George Rogers is needed! • Please add more sidewalks and safe walking trails around schools! The fact that kids can not safely walk to school in most neighborhoods because of lake of sidewalks is pretty outrageous. Also, please add playground features to local parks -there are so many unused "nature parks" in LO. Adding a rock climbing wall or splash pad would transform these into community gathering spaces instead of unused "parks". Please consider families with children in park designs and expansion. • I consider it a privilege to live in such a beautiful city. I love having access to as much outdoor activities as this city does. Thank you! • Love the parks; glad to know there is constant thought put to their improvement • I would use the parks more, but mostly we just like to walk in a nice place and we can do that in mountain park. Having a diverse set of features that allow both people who are not "outdoorsy" and folks like us to be comfortable, with great connectivity, is what I value most • Would love Parks & Rec build a safe and proper asphalt bike/ skate park at The Quarry at Waluga. Too many kids getting hurt there and not getting maximized usage. So many smaller, less funded cities have done this and seen amazing community support. We've already spent a ton at Luscher-time to start investing in other areas of Lake Oswego. • Ranger Ben is awesome!! Foothills concerts need special lighting setup by the portapotties. More patrolling of kids jumping off large tanks into the river. Carpooling or small bus rides to concerts. Parking is always difficult. Provide more concerts at the Foothills park and other events. Ask Musicians to lower volume of their very loud speakers! Hire easy listening music groups! Provide an Ice cream truck during summertime. Install a couple more doggie bags. Maintain cleanliness of bathrooms. Allow kids to play in the water stream pools. Plant lovely flowers around park. • None of your projects appear to impact the BIPOC Population • More opportunities to educate the community on the importance of native plants and how to identify them might help people rethink their gardens. • We need to buy up land when we can. Lake Oswego is a gem, with good parks but we need more! Once open land is gone, we'll never get it back. • Thank you for doing such a great job maintaining are open spaces and natural areas! Attachment 1— Page 32 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • Please warn then cite homeowners who have trees and shrubs intruding on the pedestrian rights-of-way. Enforcing what you already have available with ordinances will easily improve walking recreation and cold safety. • Please consider incorporating more fountains into the expansion plan and beautification of the city. Fountains are inherently a work of art where citizens can gather and enjoy beautify in a public setting & children can play and parents can build community. • We are totally against any of the Luscher Farms projects listed above, despite our disagreeing with Friends of Luscher Farms group. We are also totally against the Hallinan Heights/Yates property pathway and the West Waluga Park pathway projects. Why? Because...-Clackamas County has not yet allowed the LO Parks to use Luscher Farms beyond what's allowed in an exclusive farm use (EFU) zone, despite the talks that LO Parks has had with Clackamas County. Plus any road or access improvements for the Farm needs to be vetted with the Clackamas County transportation dept. The Stafford Hamlet is also against this project. -The Yates property development for the property that LO now owns hasn't addressed very possible parking issues that will occur once the pathway improvements. Close off access to this pathway from Yates Street. -West Waluga Park soft pathway and boardwalk project really only benefits the residents of Royal Oaks PD/HOA. Has this project been vetted to those neighbors on Oakridge Road and all connector streets? When West Waluga Park was first developed, the surrounding neighbors expressed strong negative concerns about the access intrusion of the RP and RC areas of the site to their properties. So it's necessary to vet this ambitious project again with adjacent neighbors not just with Royal Oaks residents. • I think the City Council/City needs to live within our budget or lack thereof currently. Let the current projects get developed and done within their original scope without adding all the extras...I.e. LORAC...way overpriced. Plus , listen to what citizens actually want to have saved for the future in their City, not pet projects every new council. • Segment traffic flow on Stafford and Rosemont to allow entry and exit. • Thank you for the work you have done for our parks and open spaces. • I really appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts. I'm glad the city values walkability and safety like I do. • Our area of Lake Oswego has almost no paths to walk. We would love a safe walking path to Kruse Village along Carmen Drive! • Pathways to connect Royal Oaks and other neighborhoods to West Waluga Park were planned more than 30 years ago but were dropped for some reason. Now it is time to make it safer to access West Waluga Park. • Neighbors have been asking for a safe connection for 25+years. Waluga Drive shoulder is an accident waiting to happen and well documented as a dangerous road for peds. A connected park aligns with ALL of lake Oswego's comprehensive plan objectives for a safe and connected healthy city. Please !! Attachment 1— Page 33 DRAFT FEBRUARY 2024 • I would like to see effort put to cleaning up parked and creating trails before purchasing more land • We have petitioned for safe passage from Royal Oaks neighborhood to the rest of Lake Oswego via Waluga or Carmen Drive and no action has been taken by the City of Lake Oswego. • Thank you for considering this Connecting system! It would be used a lot and so much appreciated! • The West Waluga connector trail has been hoped for since I moved into the neighborhood in 1979. • Thanks for soliciting this feedback. I visit Waluga Park most often but I also make my way to all of our parks throughout the year. All of the proposed projects have merit...I look forward to enjoying the improvements are approved and implemented in our local parks system. • We love our parks, use them daily & appreciate all upgrades • METRO and Clackamas County have responded to LO's campaign to 'urbanize' Luscher since 1998. Land use files bulge with prior attempts to thwart the EFU zoning applicable to most of the Luscher Complex. Compel LO to comply with current zoning before doling out money to reward further violations. • We live just south of Lake Oswego. We very much appreciate Lake Oswego's outdoor properties • Keep focusing on the parks in our community. They are such an asset! Also love Luscher Farms and the garden plot there, giving people an opportunity to grow food and experience the joys of gardening. • We can anticipate more traffic coming from West Linn via Rosemont so the Luscher Farm access improvement and parking will be especially important to traffic safety and future enjoyment of the farm. • Walking trails should not be grouped with equipment, courts & fields. This will give a false sense of importance to the equipment, courts and fields, when trails are likely most used and important to the largest variety of age groups. • We need sports fields for informal sports - i.e. family or neighborhood softball • Y'all need to build pickleball courts. • ADA accessibility is a high priority • Thank you for asking. I <3 L.O. because I feel safe. 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