Newsletter

Our Mission Statement

At the Blue River Park District, we are dedicated to revitalizing and enhancing our community by creating a vibrant destination in the McKenzie River Valley. Our aim is to foster a renewed sense of connection where both locals and visitors can revel in the area's splendor and delight.

Grant Progress and Opportunities

We are excited to share that we are currently in phase 3 of the PIERS (Planning, Infrastructure, Economic, Revitalization) grant process. This OHCS grant is instrumental in helping our community rebuild after the fire. Additionally, we have been in contact with the Ford Family Foundation to explore further funding opportunities. We have been given a grant from Lane County Parks to install a permanent restroom. Construction will start as soon as we get the bid process finished.

Enjoy the Park This Summer

The Park is open and we encourage everyone to come and enjoy its beauty throughout the summer. Please remember to:

- Pick up after your dog(s).
- Refrain from lighting fires in the park. - Use the provided trash cans.

Accomplishments to Date

We are proud of the significant progress we have made in revitalizing the park: - Planted approximately 1,800 trees and shrubs in the interior.
- Cleared 4 acres for the dog park.
- Planted over 5,000 trees in the riparian area.

- Removed 10 truckloads of danger trees from the cli\ face.
- Removed over 250 damaged and dead trees from the interior. - Repoured cement for the stage.

- Cleared post-fire debris, including the baseball backstop and fencing. - Replaced a large log for the log kiosk.
- Rebuilt the main entrance.
- Repaired water system leaks for improved e\iciency.

- Repaired the RV site septic system.

Looking Ahead

Our future plans focus on enhancing the park experience for everyone: - Increasing outdoor recreation engagement.
- Offering free-of-charge recreational opportunities.
- Ensuring parks are safe from crime.

- Expanding park facilities.
- Developing walking and hiking trails close to home.
- Adding restroom.
- Creating dirt/soft surface trails and paths.
- Establishing picnic areas and shelters for small visitor groups. - Developing nature and wildlife viewing areas.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making Blue River Park District a beautiful and thriving community space for all.

Website Accessibility Statement

Blue River Park & Recreation District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: