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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nOver the past few weeks, Santa Clara Community Park has been targeted with multiple instances of vandalism, including stolen items and significant damage to property including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Stolen bike racks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fires were lit on benches, on the turf material, and in restrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Playground equipment removed and\/or broken<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plantsare being stolen or torn out of the ground and damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reckless driving on the lawn area between the entry and the parking lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Signage stolen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
City staff are currently assessing the extent of the damage and coordinating cleanup and repairs. This incident impacts a shared community space used by residents of all ages. Staff are also coordinating an increased presence at the park and working with other City departments to prevent further damage to this park.
The community can help by reporting any information that may help identify those involved. If you saw anything unusual in or around the park or have photos or information that may be helpful, please report it.
If you are witnessing vandalism occur, please report it to the Eugene Police Department by calling the non-emergency line at\u00a0541-682-5111.<\/strong>
In instances where vandalism isn\u2019t actively happening, you can also report damage and vandalism by using the online reporting tool \u201cPark Watch\u201d by visiting\u00a0eugene-or.gov\/parkwatch<\/a>. Remember \u2013 if it is an emergency or you are observing a crime in progress, please call 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\nContact:
Brennan McCommon, Park Maintenance West Region Supervisor (AIC)\u00a0
541-682-4843\u00a0(office),\u00a0541-913-2959\u00a0(cell) or\u00a0BMcCommon@eugene-or.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nP.S. If you haven’t been to the park, give it a try. It is a wonderful place to visit with kids.
\u2728 Large playground with our TALLEST double slide yet!
\u2728 Restroom & parking lot
\u2728 Outdoor community gathering space & picnic shelter
\u2728 Open lawn & multipurpose field
\u2728 Sand play with water table
\u2728 Outdoor musical instruments \ud83c\udfb6
\u2728 A spray play feature (Not on until the weather warms up)<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe park is located at 860 River Loop 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From the City of Eugene: Over the past few weeks, Santa Clara Community Park has been targeted with multiple instances of vandalism, including stolen items and significant damage to property including: City staff are currently assessing the extent of the … Continue reading