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Lane County Parks To Begin Parking Lot Improvements At Howard Buford Recreation Area - 07/20/26

Lane County Parks will begin construction on parking lot improvements at Howard Buford Recreation Area's Arboretum/Main Summit Trail parking lot on Wednesday, July 22. Construction is anticipated to continue through October.

 

The project is funded by the voter-supported 2022 Parks Levy and was identified though community feedback gathered during the Parks levy outreach process.

 

Planned improvements include:

  • Full parking lot reconstruction and paving
  • New ADA-accessible parking spaces and curb ramps
  • An expanded passenger/bus drop-off zone with new amenities
  • New stairs to connect parking levels
  • Bio-engineered stormwater facilities to improve drainage and protect water quality
  • New wildlife-friendly parking lot lighting

 

"This project responds directly to community feedback gathered during Parks levy outreach," said Brett Henry, Lane County Parks division manager. "Howard Buford Recreation Area is one of our most visited parks, and these improvements will create a safer and more accessible experience for visitors."

 

Visitor Access During Construction

 

The Arboretum/Main Summit Trail parking lot is expected to remain open, although visitors should anticipate limited parking and periodic closures during construction. Lane County Parks is working closely with the Mount Pisgah Arboretum to help maintain access for scheduled programs and events.

 

Construction activities will occur Monday through Friday. Visitors should expect construction noise, heavy equipment, flaggers directing traffic, and temporary work area closures. Parking on weekends may be limited depending on the stage of construction.

 

All trails, including Summit Trail #1, will remain open throughout the project. However, access from the Main Summit Trailhead may be limited. Visitors planning to hike are encouraged to use the North Bottomlands Trailhead or the East Trailhead for easier access during construction.

 

Visitors can access the summit from the following trailheads:

 

  • North Bottomlands Trailhead: Follow Trail 7 → 17 → 1 or 7 → 3 → 1.
  • East Trailhead: Follow Trail 2 → 6 or 2 → 1

 

Staying Informed

 

Questions can be directed to Lane County Parks at 541-682-2000 or LaneParks@LaneCountyOR.gov.

 

To stay updated on the project, visit the:

 

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Lane County Parks To Begin Parking Lot Improvements At Howard Buford Recreation Area - 07/20/26

Lane County Parks will begin construction on parking lot improvements at Howard Buford Recreation Area's Arboretum/Main Summit Trail parking lot on Wednesday, July 22. Construction is anticipated to continue through October.

 

The project is funded by the voter-supported 2022 Parks Levy and was identified though community feedback gathered during the Parks levy outreach process.

 

Planned improvements include:

  • Full parking lot reconstruction and paving
  • New ADA-accessible parking spaces and curb ramps
  • An expanded passenger/bus drop-off zone with new amenities
  • New stairs to connect parking levels
  • Bio-engineered stormwater facilities to improve drainage and protect water quality
  • New wildlife-friendly parking lot lighting

 

"This project responds directly to community feedback gathered during Parks levy outreach," said Brett Henry, Lane County Parks division manager. "Howard Buford Recreation Area is one of our most visited parks, and these improvements will create a safer and more accessible experience for visitors."

 

Visitor Access During Construction

 

The Arboretum/Main Summit Trail parking lot is expected to remain open, although visitors should anticipate limited parking and periodic closures during construction. Lane County Parks is working closely with the Mount Pisgah Arboretum to help maintain access for scheduled programs and events.

 

Construction activities will occur Monday through Friday. Visitors should expect construction noise, heavy equipment, flaggers directing traffic, and temporary work area closures. Parking on weekends may be limited depending on the stage of construction.

 

All trails, including Summit Trail #1, will remain open throughout the project. However, access from the Main Summit Trailhead may be limited. Visitors planning to hike are encouraged to use the North Bottomlands Trailhead or the East Trailhead for easier access during construction.

 

Visitors can access the summit from the following trailheads:

 

  • North Bottomlands Trailhead: Follow Trail 7 → 17 → 1 or 7 → 3 → 1.
  • East Trailhead: Follow Trail 2 → 6 or 2 → 1

 

Staying Informed

 

Questions can be directed to Lane County Parks at 541-682-2000 or LaneParks@LaneCountyOR.gov.

 

To stay updated on the project, visit the:

 

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