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Lane County Parks Invites Community To Celebrate National Public Works Week With Park Tours - 05/11/26

Lane County Parks invites the community to celebrate National Public Works Week in May with a series of short, guided park tours. Each tour runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and offers a look at current projects, planned improvements, and how park levy funds are being used.

 

Public Works Week recognizes the essential role public works staff play in keeping parks safe, functional, and accessible. From maintaining infrastructure to stewarding natural areas, their work touches daily life in meaningful ways.

 

During the week, Lane County Parks staff will lead tours at four locations - Harbor Vista, Armitage Park, Howard Buford Recreation Area (HBRA), and Blue Mountain Park - sharing updates on improvements, upcoming projects, and how park levy funds are being put to work.

 

Tour Schedule:

  • Monday, May 18 – Harbor Vista Park in Florence
    Explore camping areas, cabins, and day-use spaces while learning about recent and upcoming improvements, including a completed restroom remodel, new hiker/biker campsites, and planned parking lot paving at the North Jetty.
  • Tuesday, May 19 – Armitage Park & Campground in Eugene
    Walk through some of the park’s most-used areas, including the boat launch, trails, and dog park. Hear about recent upgrades and ongoing work to improve the dog park and traffic flow.
  • Thursday, May 21 – Howard Buford Recreation Area (HBRA), East Trailhead near Pleasant Hill  
    Take a guided walk through areas shaped by prescribed fire. Learn how fire supports healthy ecosystems and see firsthand how the landscape responds to these management practices.
  • Friday, May 22 – Blue Mountain Park outside Cottage Grove, OR
    Visit this lesser-known park outside Cottage Grove along Mosby Creek. The tour will highlight day-use areas, recent improvements to picnic amenities and parking, and ongoing fuels reduction work that supports long-term park health.

 

“These tours are an opportunity to connect the community with the work happening in their parks and to hear what parks mean to them,” said Lane County Parks Communications Coordinator Laura Linn.

 

Community members are encouraged to attend one or more tours to learn more about the parks they enjoy and the work that goes into maintaining them.

 

For more information contact Laura Linn, communications and volunteer coordinator with Lane County Parks, at Laura.linn@lanecountyor.gov or 541-682-3492.

 

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Lane County Parks Invites Community To Celebrate National Public Works Week With Park Tours - 05/11/26

Lane County Parks invites the community to celebrate National Public Works Week in May with a series of short, guided park tours. Each tour runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and offers a look at current projects, planned improvements, and how park levy funds are being used.

 

Public Works Week recognizes the essential role public works staff play in keeping parks safe, functional, and accessible. From maintaining infrastructure to stewarding natural areas, their work touches daily life in meaningful ways.

 

During the week, Lane County Parks staff will lead tours at four locations - Harbor Vista, Armitage Park, Howard Buford Recreation Area (HBRA), and Blue Mountain Park - sharing updates on improvements, upcoming projects, and how park levy funds are being put to work.

 

Tour Schedule:

  • Monday, May 18 – Harbor Vista Park in Florence
    Explore camping areas, cabins, and day-use spaces while learning about recent and upcoming improvements, including a completed restroom remodel, new hiker/biker campsites, and planned parking lot paving at the North Jetty.
  • Tuesday, May 19 – Armitage Park & Campground in Eugene
    Walk through some of the park’s most-used areas, including the boat launch, trails, and dog park. Hear about recent upgrades and ongoing work to improve the dog park and traffic flow.
  • Thursday, May 21 – Howard Buford Recreation Area (HBRA), East Trailhead near Pleasant Hill  
    Take a guided walk through areas shaped by prescribed fire. Learn how fire supports healthy ecosystems and see firsthand how the landscape responds to these management practices.
  • Friday, May 22 – Blue Mountain Park outside Cottage Grove, OR
    Visit this lesser-known park outside Cottage Grove along Mosby Creek. The tour will highlight day-use areas, recent improvements to picnic amenities and parking, and ongoing fuels reduction work that supports long-term park health.

 

“These tours are an opportunity to connect the community with the work happening in their parks and to hear what parks mean to them,” said Lane County Parks Communications Coordinator Laura Linn.

 

Community members are encouraged to attend one or more tours to learn more about the parks they enjoy and the work that goes into maintaining them.

 

For more information contact Laura Linn, communications and volunteer coordinator with Lane County Parks, at Laura.linn@lanecountyor.gov or 541-682-3492.

 

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