Update: Santa Clara Community Park

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Gary Haliski

From Mark A Kosmos
Landscape Architect
City of Eugene Parks and Open Space
541.682.4902
Email
www.eugene-or.gov/parks

The construction of the new park is almost complete, and we appreciate all the excitement around having this new community park in Santa Clara.  The paved concrete paths, and gravel trails have been built along with the parking lot, bridge, shelter, and restroom building. 

Spray play is complete but remains turned off until the park opening. 

There has been a delay in opening the park to the public as we address installation issues with some of the playground equipment.  We are also allowing for the general establishment of lawn and meadow areas before opening the park to heavy use.  If fencing is still up, the park remains closed to the public.  We anticipate that fencing might come down in late August.  We thank you for your understanding and patience.

Drone photo link

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Roundabouts, Hunsaker work, Beacon Drive update – oh, my! All these and more transportation topics at this weeks SCCO meeting.

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Thursday, July 3
7:00 – 9:00 PM
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)

Help us spread the word!  The July 3rd SCCO meeting will host City and County transportation staff to talk about ALL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN SANTA CLARA, both current and upcoming.  Please let your friends and neighbors know that they can join us.

Projects to be covered:

  • River Rd/Beacon Dr intersection
  • West Bank Path extension
  • Division Ave roundabouts
  • Irving/Hunsaker intersection debrief
  • Bike/Ped overpass for Beltline
  • Hunsaker improvements
  • Possible investments of Moving Ahead dollars to make River Road safer for alternative modes
  • Local access bridge at Beltline

Thursday, July 3 · 7:00 – 9:00pm
In person: 3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ncc-vjuo-cgc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 318-702-0026‬ PIN: ‪220 677 788‬#

Note that we recommend you attend in person. We’re not 100% positive that our streaming setup will be available. We’re fairly certain, but not entirely sure. Hope to see you there.

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Please Help Us Move Building Materials, 6/26/25, 10:30 AM

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Tim Foelker

The Schoolhouse Project would like some bodies to help us move building materials between storage location. Please come if you can. Thursday, June 26, 10:30 AM.

The Schoolhouse is located at 990 River Loop 2 in the midst of construction of the new Santa Clara Community Park.

More volunteers means short work. Thank you!

    ~ Kate Perle, Schoolhouse Project Manager, Santa Clara Community Foundation

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Visiting Navajo Traditional Artisans

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Tim Foelker

Intrepid Santa Clara neighbor, Katie Preston, is hosting several Navajo women traveling here from Arizona. They’ll be selling handmade rugs and jewelry at the 5th Street Market Pavillon, Sunday, June 29th, 3-6pm. A great way to support cultural heritage survival.

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Summer Food Program – Awbrey Park: June 23 – August 22

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Awbrey Park
4291 River Road
Eugene, 97404
June 23 through August 22
Monday – Friday
11:30am – 12:30 PM

From Food For Lane County:

The Summer Food Program is a federally funded program through the USDA that provides free, nutritious meals to youth aged 2 to 18 years old during the summer months. This critical program picks up where school breakfast and lunch programs leave off to help children get nutritious food to eat over the summer. FOOD for Lane County serves free lunches at over 30 sites in parks, community centers, schools, etc.

We invite all children to eat lunch for free during the summer months. Each summer, FFLC serves thousands of lunches and breakfasts to children through the Summer Food Program.

For any site updates please check our social media pages. https://www.facebook.com/foodforlanecounty

For more information, including additional sites, visit the Food For Lane County website.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!!!

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, there are also Fun For All Activities at Awbrey Park from 9 am to noon. Take advantage of the Fun For All Activities days and stay for the free lunch for kids.

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