by zach | Dec 2, 2025 | Lecture
Join Eugene native and Chicago open space organizer Ben Helphand as he leads us on a walk through the community-based origins of some of the Windy City’s most playful places. Helphand was the co-founder of The Bloomingdale Trail, the World’s longest elevated greenway,...
by zach | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
By John Winquist Magic happens! Sometimes we help it appear, and sometimes it sneaks up on us. Whichever way we love it. So on an ordinary family day, many years ago, we asked the question. “ What do you want to do?” Hi up Spencer Butte. Wait, is it Spencer’s...
by zach | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog
By Colin McArthur Eugene’s parks, recreation, and open space system includes 3,900 acres of natural areas, 575 acres of developed parks, 78 miles of paved and unpaved trails, six community centers, and three pools. It is remarkable for its size and diversity and is...
by zach | Oct 2, 2025 | Lecture
Watch Kenny Helphand and Mayor Kaarin Knudson take on past, present, and future visions in Oregon and Eugene....
by zach | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog
By Kearstin Krehbiel Watching our kids chase each other through Alton Baker while the Willamette sparkles just beyond the trees, I can’t help but think: we’re overlooking something amazing. Eugene is a place that locals love to call home and visitors love...
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