Eugene Airport Achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation

Eugene, Oregon – November 17, 2020 – The Eugene Airport has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.

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COVID-19 Updates

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FY21 December Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., the Eugene City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on the current fiscal year (FY21) December Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public a...

FY21 URA First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, October 19, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on the current fiscal year (FY21) First Supplemental Budget for the Urban Renewal Agency. This is a special supplemental budget for the Urban Rene...

City Council Adopts FY21 Budget and FY20 Third Supplemental Budget

FY21 Budget and FY20 Supplemental Budget 3

On Monday, June 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY21 City of Eugene Budget, FY21 Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Budget, and the third FY20 City Supplemental Budget. Members of the public are enco...

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY21 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 27, 2020, the Budget Committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY21 Proposed Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency with amendments. City Council will meet on Monday, June 22, 2020. Due to Gov...

City Manager Pro Tem Presents Amendments to the FY21 Proposed Budget

The City Manager Pro Tem will present Amendments to the FY21 Proposed Budget during the Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The City Manager Pro Tem’s Amendments to the FY21 Proposed Budget are now available at: http...

FY21 Proposed Budget Document

The FY21 Proposed Budget will be presented to the Budget Committee by the City Manager Pro Tem on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The FY21 Proposed Budget Document is now available at: https://www.eugene-or.gov/1623/Budget-Documents 

Due to Governor Kate...

FY20 Supplemental Budget 2

On Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY20) Supplemental Budget 2 for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are encouraged to p...

Budget Committee Recruitment Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the Eugene Budget Committee has been extended through March 15. The Budget Committee helps prepare the City’s budget for the next fiscal year. Submit a Boards/Commissions Application via this link.  

Applican...

FY20 Supplemental Budget Available On Open Budget

On Monday, December 9, 2019, the Eugene City Council adopted the current fiscal year (FY20) First Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. The City’s Open Budget portal is now updated with the adopted supplemental budg...

FY20 First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 9, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY20) First Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are enc...

City Council Adopts FY20 Budget and FY19 Second Supplemental Budget

FY20 Budget and FY19 Supplemental Budget

On Monday, June 24, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY20 Budget as previously recommended by the Budget Committee. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback on the FY20 Budge...

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY20 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 22, 2019 the Budget Committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY20 Proposed Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency with amendments. City Council will meet on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7:30 p.m....

City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency FY20 Budget Committee Meetings Notice

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee is preparing to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 (FY20) and to provide its recommendations on the budget to the City Council. The Budget Committee wants your help in s...

Updated City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency FY20 Budget Committee Meetings Notice

The schedule and presentations for upcoming meetings have been revised based on feedback from the Budget Committee. Please note that the meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, has been canceled. See the updated schedule and agendas below.

The ...

Budget Committee Meeting: Draft FY20-25 Capital Improvement Program

On Wednesday, February 20, at 5:30 p.m., the Eugene Budget Committee will meet in Harris Hall in the Lane County Public Services Building, 125 E. 8th Ave., to discuss the draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2020 through 2025 (FY20-25)...

Apply for Upcoming Budget Committee Vacancies

The City is currently accepting applications for two Budget Committee vacancies for Fiscal Year 2021. The deadline for submitting an application is March 10, 2019. Terms are three years long and will begin on July 1, 2019. To be eligible, a candidate must...

FY19 First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 10, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY19) First Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are en...

FY19 Adopted Budget Document Now Available

The FY19 Adopted Budget document for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency has been released and is available to view on the City's website. Please note that the document is a large file (17.5 MB) and may take some time to download.Hard copies o...

FY19 Budget and FY18 Supplemental Budget

On Monday, June 18, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY19 Budget as previously recommended by the Budget Committee. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback on the FY19 Budge...

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY19 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 30, 2018 the Budget Committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY19 Proposed Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency, as amended. City Council will meet on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at ...

New Budget Visualization Website and FY19 Proposed Budget

Ever wonder how much money goes to renovating and rehabilitating Eugene’s parks, or what is costs to operate fire and emergency services in Eugene? On April 27 the City of Eugene launched a new budget visualization website, Open Budget, www.euge...

City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency FY19 Budget Committee Meetings Notice

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee is preparing to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 (FY19) and to provide its recommendations on the budget to the City Council. The Budget Committee wants your help in s...

Budget Committee Workshop: Monday, March 5th

The Budget Committee will be attending a workshop on Monday, March 5 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics:1. Introductions2. Overview of the Workshop3. Budget Committee Updates4. Financial Condition Update and Upc...

Apply for Upcoming Budget Committee Vacancies

The City is currently accepting applications for three Budget Committee vacancies for Fiscal Year 2020. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31, 2018. Terms are three years long and will begin on July 1, 2018. To be eligible, a candidate mu...

FY18 Second Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 11, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY18) Second Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are e...

Budget Transparency Website in Spring 2018

As part of the FY18 Adopted Budget, the Budget Committee and City Council included funding for a Budget Transparency Website. The intent is for the site to go live prior to the start of the FY19 Proposed Budget discussions by the Budget Committee in sprin...

Upcoming Service Profiles Meetings

The City will be conducting Service Profile meetings on Wednesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 15. Meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. and be held at the downtown public library, 100 West 10th Avenue in the Bascom-Tykeson room. See the Service Profile...

FY18 First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, September 25, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY18) First Supplemental Budget for the City of Eugene. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedbac...

FY18 Adopted Budget Document and Snapshot

The FY18 Adopted Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency has been released and is available to view at https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36289. Please note that the document is a large file (7.3 MB) and may take some time to...

City Council Adopts FY18 Budget and FY17 Second Supplemental Budget

The City Manager’s Proposed Budget, presented in May, addressed several high priority community needs and included administrative budget reductions of $1 million to reduce anticipated budget gaps. The City Manager’s Proposed Budget was...

FY18 Budget and FY17 Supplemental Budget

On Monday, June 26, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY18 Budget as previously recommended by the Budget Committee. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback on the FY18 Budge...

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY18 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 24, 2017 the Budget Committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY18 Proposed Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency, as amended. City Council will meet on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at ...

Updated Budget Committee Meeting Agendas - May 3 and May 10

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee meeting agendas for May 3 and May 10 have been updated. Discussion on the City's preparation in anticipation of the 2021 World Championships has been moved to May 10th, and a new discussi...

FY18 City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee Meetings Notice

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee is preparing to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 (FY18) and to provide its recommendations on the budget to the City Council. The Budget Committee wants your help in s...

Budget Committee Meeting Agenda Update - March 15th

The agenda for the March 15th meeting of the City of Eugene Budget Committee has been updated. Topics to be covered are as follows:

• Safe Community
• Downtown Update
• Emergency Preparedness Update

This meeting will be televised, and the agenda and webcast will be...

Budget Committee Meetings - March 9th and 15th

The City of Eugene Budget Committee will be meeting twice in March. The first meeting is this Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bascom/Tykeson Room of the Downtown Public Library, 100 W. 10th Avenue. Items on the agenda are as follows:

• Urban Renewal 10...

Upcoming Budget Committee Vacancies and Meeting

The City is currently accepting applications for three Budget Committee vacancies for Fiscal Year 2019. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31, 2017. Terms are three years long and will begin on July 1, 2017. For more information or to app...

Budget Committee Meeting: Draft FY18-23 Capital Improvement Program

On Wednesday, February 15th, at 5:30 p.m. the Budget Committee will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the draft FY18 – 23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Members of the public are encouraged to atte...

FY17 First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 12, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY17) First Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are en...

FY17 Adopted Budget and Service Profiles

The FY17 Adopted Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency has been released and is available to view. Please note that the document is a large file (8 MB) and may take some time to download.

Hard copies of the document are available ...Read on...

FY17 Budget and FY16 Supplemental Budget

FY17 Budget and FY16 Supplemental Budget

On Monday, June 27, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY17 Budget as previously recommended by the Budget Committee. Members of the public are encouraged...Read on...

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY17 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 26, 2016 the Budget Committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY17 Proposed Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency, as amended. City Council will meet on June 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Harris H...Read on...

May 26 Meeting Start Time Updated

Based on feedback from the Budget Committee, the City of Eugene has changed the start time for the meeting on Thursday, May 26. The Public Hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. Completed "Request to Speak" forms will be accepted until 6:15 p.m. The Pu...Read on...

FY17 Budget Committee Meetings Scheduled

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee is preparing to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 (FY17) and to provide its recommendations on the budget to the City Council. The Budget Committee wants your help in s...Read on...

Upcoming Budget Committee Vacancies

The City is currently accepting applications for two Budget Committee vacancies for Fiscal Year 2018. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31, 2016. Terms are three years long and will begin on July 1, 2016. For more information or to apply...Read more

FY16 First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY16) First Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are en...Read more

Service Profile Meetings

The City will be conducting Service Profile meetings on Thursday, October 29 and Thursday, November 5. Meetings will begin at 5:30 and be held at the downtown public library, 100 West 10th. Avenue. Visit our Service Profiles for more details about locatio...Read more

FY16 Adopted Budget Now Available

The FY16 Adopted Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency has been released and is available to view. Please note that the document is a large file (16 MB) and may take some time to download.

Hard copies of the document have not yet ...Read more

FY16 Budget and FY15 Supplemental Budget

On Monday, June 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY16 Budget as previously recommended by the Budget Committee. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback on the FY16 Budge...Read more

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY16 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 12, 2015 the Budget Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY16 Proposed Budget for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency, as amended. City Council will meet on June 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m....Read more

Revised Agendas for FY16 City of Eugene and Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee Meetings

The agendas for the two upcoming City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee meetings have been revised to add a second round of public testimony at the meeting on Tuesday, May 12. Additionally, action on the FY16 Proposed Budget has b...Read more

No Gaps to Fill in City Manager's Proposed Budget

City Manager Jon Ruiz’s Proposed Budget for the next fiscal year has been released and is now available at www.eugene-or.gov/budget. For the first time in six years, the proposed budget for the City of Eugene does not have to fill significant financial ga...Read more

FY16 Proposed Budget - Budget Committee Meetings Notice

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee is preparing to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 (FY16) and to provide its recommendations on the budget to the City Council. The Budget Committee wants your help in s...Read more

Upcoming Budget Committee Vacancies

The City is currently accepting applications for three Budget Committee vacancies for Fiscal Year 2017. The deadline for submitting an application is March 27, 2015. Terms would begin on July 1, 2015. For more information visit www.eugene-or.gov/bcc or ca...Read more

Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

On Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., the Eugene Budget Committee will meet in the Bascom-Tykeson Room in the Downtown Public Library (100 West 10th Avenue), to discuss the Draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2016 through 2021 (FY1...Read more

FY15 First Supplemental Budget

On Monday, December 8, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the current fiscal year (FY15) First Supplemental Budget for both the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. Members of the public are enc...Read more

FY15 Adopted Budget

The FY15 Adopted Budget (13.6 MB) for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency has been released and is available to view here. This document is the result of the eight month Budget Committee process that included 13 Budget Committee meetings, five...Read more

FY15 Budget and FY14 Supplemental Budget

On Monday, June 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. the Eugene City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY15 Budget as previously approved by the Budget Committee. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback on the FY15 Budget. T...Read more

Budget Committee Recommends Adoption of FY15 Proposed Budget

At their meeting on May 1, 2014 the Budget Committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the FY15 Proposed Budget (4.15 MB) for the City of Eugene and the Urban Renewal Agency. City Council will meet on June 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Hall,...Read more

FY15 Proposed Budget

The City of Eugene FY15 Proposed Budget document (4.15 MB) is now available. The City Manager will present the Proposed Budget at the April 29 meeting. Public testimony and discussions will occur at the May 1 meeting. See calendar for more details. UPDATE...Read more

City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee Meetings Notice

The City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee is preparing to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 (FY15) and to provide its recommendations on the budget to the City Council. The Budget Committee wants your help in s...Read more

Budget Committee Meetings Resume

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, City Manger will present his full FY15 Proposed Budget. Thursday, May 1, 2014, Budget Committee public hearing, deliberation and recommendation. Both meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Bascom Tykeson room at the downtown public li...Read more

Meetings Canceled

Due to consensus reached by the Budget Committee at the meeting on March 5 the meetings on March 6 and March 11 are no longer necessary and have been canceled. The group will resume meeting in April with dates yet to be announced. View the motion.Read more

Committee to Consider City Manager’s Strategies For Filling FY15 General Fund Gap

The Budget Committee will meet this week to consider the City Manager’s General Fund budget recommendations. The committee will take feedback about the recommendations during the public comment time at the beginning of the meeting on Wednesday, March 5, o...Read more

FY15 General Fund Budget Strategy Presentation

The City Manager presented the FY15 Budget Strategies for the General Fund at the February 26, 2014 Budget Committee meeting. The Budget Committee will meet on March 5, 6 and 11 to consider the City Manager’s General Fund recommended strategies. The City ...Read more

FY15 General Fund Budget Strategy

The Budget Committee will reconvene on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bascom Tykeson Room at the Downtown Library (100 W. 10th Avenue). At this meeting the City Manager, Jon Ruiz, will present his FY15 General Fund budget strategy. Check...Read more

Budget Committee Register Guard Op Ed

On January 21 the Register Guard featured a Guest Viewpoint editorial penned by the Budget Committee Chair, Laura Illig. The editorial details the recent history of the committee and outlines next steps in the process.Read more

Upcoming Budget Committee Meetings

On Wednesday, February 26, City Manager Jon Ruiz will present to the Eugene Budget Committee his recommendations for filling the gap in the FY15 General Fund. The Budget Committee meeting is at 5:30 p.m. in the Eugene Public Library's Bascom-Tykeson Room....Read more

Budget Committee Public Hearings

Public hearings on six potential budget reduction options (PDF version available here) were held by the Budget Committee on Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Harris Hall (125 E. 8th Ave.) and Tuesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bascom-Tykeson Room a...Read more

Committee Presents Options to Fill Budget Gap for Public Feedback

At its meeting on Monday, December 9, the Eugene Budget Committee wrapped up its work of the last several months to gain a better understanding of the City’s General Fund budget shortfall and develop options to fill the gap. At this point the gap for FY15...Read more

Budget Committee Continues Work to Address General Fund Gap

At its meeting on November 25, 2013, the Eugene Budget Committee continues its work to fill the General Fund budget gap and develop a stable City budget. The committee will review strategies analyzed by the Finance Investigative Team (FIT) as well as othe...Read more

FIT Report Available on City’s Website

The Budget Committee’s Finance Investigative Team (FIT) has completed its work and the final report can now be viewed on the City’s website at http://www.eugene-or.gov/FIT. The FIT brought together community members and Budget Committee members to review ...Read more

Community Workshops Video Presentation

Watch the video of Eugene's City Manager, Jon Ruiz, providing a short history of the City's budget, as presented at the Community Workshops. You can also view the notes from these workshops.Read more

Community Workshops

The City of Eugene is holding five interactive community workshops at area high schools to address the current budget gap. Citizen volunteer members of the Budget Committee and City Councilors from the area will meet with community members to discuss the ...Read more

Budget Committee Approves FY14 Budget

Following a public hearing on June 5, 2013, the City of Eugene Budget Committee voted to forward its recommended budget to the City Council for final action. The Budget Committee recommended using reserves and projected PERS savings to provide funding to ...Read more

FY14 Budget Development Process

The FY14 Proposed Budget Document was released on May 10, 2013. Budget Committee held five meetings to review and discuss the FY14 Proposed Budget, and received public comment at four of those meetings.

Following a public hearing on June 5, 2013, the C...Read more

COVID-19 Info and Community Resources

Learn about City services and other community resources.

New Small Business Grants Open Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

Lane County is offering $3.6 million in grant funding to help support small businesses with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees affected by COVID-19. Grant amounts will range from $7,500 for a sole proprietor to $25,000 for businesses with 16-25 fu...

Lane County’s Current COVID-19 Risk Level: Extreme

Lane County on Dec. 3 will enter Oregon’s new Risk & Protection Framework at the Extreme risk level. Oregon Health Authority will reevaluate the level every two weeks based on current metrics.

Update on Eugene Municipal Court Operations During COVID-19

Under Governor Kate Brown’s Oregon’s Risk and Protection Framework  Lane County falls within the extreme risk category due to the spread of COVID-19 in our community. 

To meet the new framework requirements and protect public health Eugen...

Supporting Local Businesses in Eugene May Never Be as Important as this Holiday Season

After enduring months of COVID-19-depressed sales, Eugene merchants hope to get a boost from holiday shoppers in the weeks ahead, even as the pandemic continues and they operate under new restrictions. For some merchants, the seasonal sales could make the...

City of Eugene Community Recovery Business Investment Grant

Eugene Community Recovery and Community Lending Works are hosting a grant opportunity for small businesses owned by BIPOC community members and women. $100,000 will be granted in $5,000 or $10,000 awards based on business size.

“This grant is an ...

Winners Announced for Stop the Spread: A COVID-19 Messaging Contest

The City of Eugene sought submissions from people ages 14-30 living in Lane County for Stop the Spread, a community COVID-19 Messaging Contest geared toward young adults. Stop the Spread encouraged anyone ages 14-30 to submit visual (graphic design or ill...

December 2 City of Eugene Community Update

This document was published December 2, 2020. For the most up to date information on the City’s work related to COVID-19, please visit our COVID-19 web pages.  For health and safety information about COVID-19 including confirmed cases and testing...

November 24 City of Eugene Community Update

This document was published November 24, 2020. For the most up to date information on the City’s work related to COVID-19, please visit our COVID-19 web pages.  For health and safety information about COVID-19 including confirmed cases ...

ArtCity Studios on Broadway

ArtCity Studios

160 E. Broadway, basement, Eugene, OR 97401

Open for physical studio space visit: ArtCity Studios on Broadway are open by appointment only. To make an appointment, email artcityeugene@gmail.com or call Charly Swing at 541-556-2522.

About the ...

Asante Riverwind

Asante Riverwind Arts

1590 Washington St., Eugene, OR 97401

Open for physical studio space visit: no

About the space:

Art inspired by dreams and visions, spirit and nature, the home studio and gallery features over 170 artworks on display, including many pain...

Betsy Wolfston

Woof Works Studio

1170 W. 2nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: Sunday, August 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., coinciding with the Whiteaker Community Market (2 blocks away)

About the space:

My studio is located in the historical Whiteaker neigh...

Bret Pendlebury

385 W. 2nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: Friday, August 7 & Friday, August 14, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

About the space:

I’m a portrait painter who works from vintage photos that I have collected. I work with a mixture of w...

David Duckett

Mill Creek Wood Works

3925 Cross St., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: August 7-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

About the space:

Zero to eighteen: Grew up in and around La Crosse Wisconsin, just a mid-western country boy. Messed around with wood in a...

Geraldine Sundstrom

1242 Garfield St., Eugene, OR 97402

About the space:

During the pandemic-induced lockdown, I created within an Artist Residency in Motherhood. I made work with and of this space of isolation. During Visual Arts Week I will open my residency studio, my home,...

Jenny Gray

Open for physical studio space visit: no

About the space:

My studio is in the basement of a downtown Eugene office building, it is small and the light is not great but until I hit the jackpot it actually works pretty well for me. 

Oregon ar...

John Holdway

Woof Works Studio

1170 W. 2nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: No

About the space:

John Holdway is a painter, illustrator, designer, and curator who has been an active member of the Eugene area art community for 20 years. He has ha...

Heather Halpern

1328 W. 2nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: Visitors are welcome by appointment only

About the space:

Heather is a professional artist and Founder/Director/Board President of Fine Arts Brigade/Whiteaker Printmakers. She also serv...

Mark Andrew, Cedar Caredio & Randy Ortiz

Eugene Sculpture Group

299 N. Garfield St., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: Non-3 p.m. weekdays by appointment

About the space:

I am one of three sculptors working in an old warehouse in the Whiteaker neighborhood. As part of the Eugene...

Pete Goldlust & Melanie Germond

Open for physical studio space visit: no

About the space:

Melanie Germond and Pete Goldlust and their two sons relocated from the southwest to Eugene in 2016. They have been married since 1996 and have been working together on creative projects for over 30 ...

Patsy Hand & Kathryn Hutchinson

Studio Amiche

199 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

Open for physical studio space visit: by appointment only

About the space:

Patsy Hand and Kathryn Hutchinson are professional artists who have a New York style studio above the building housing the Steel Head Re...

Robert Canaga

Robert Canaga Studio

Open for physical studio space visit: The studio is open to masked public by appointment.

About the space:

Robert Canaga is a Painter, Photographer, and Printmaker. He has been curator for OPUS6IX, PeaceHealth Headquarters (2011-12), and...

Susan Detroy

1149 W. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: I am providing an open air art display in the covered and open air area in front of my studio on Wednesday and Thursday August 12 and 13. Hours 1-7 p.m. Visitors can come one person a...

Tim Boyden

OUTONALIMB Gallery

158 Fairmount Blvd., Eugene, OR 97403

Open for physical studio space visit: August 7-14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

About the space:

I like to think of what I do as FUNctional art. It has the best of both worlds, gathering select bits and pieces of nat...

Whiteaker Printmakers

Whiteaker Printmakers

1328 W. 2nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Open for physical studio space visit: visitors are welcome by appointment only.

About the space:

Whiteaker Printmakers fine art studio & gallery resides in the historic Cox Cannery in Eugene&rsq...

Will Mitchell

Studio 25

1797 E. 25th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

Corner of E. 25th and Van Ness - The studio is clearly marked and accessible from Van Ness.

Open for physical studio space visit: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

About the space:

Australia...

Little Free Pantries

City of Eugene Cultural Services worked in partnership with Burrito Brigade, local artists from the Urban Canvas roster, local carpenters and community members to create 5 new little free pantries around town. Now, there are 22 Little Free Pantries in Eug...

EUGfun Fall Program Changes

Cultural Services Community Programs has made the difficult decision to cancel our traditional EUGfun fall programs, such as Coffin Races, based on current public health recommendations on group gatherings as well as budgetary constraints resulting from t...

Eugene Together

A special thanks to all of our community partners, artists and supporters who’ve helped us continue to provide accessible, safe and quality cultural programming during the pandemic. The arts are an essential part of maintaining connectivity with...

Downtown Eugene is a Beacon for Visual Arts

A vibrant arts scene is a vital piece of any city's downtown. Artists define the character of communities. In Eugene, we have a wealth of places downtown where we can see art, find supplies to make art, and buy pieces from the local artists we lo...

Supporting businesses in downtown Eugene may never be as important as this holiday season

After enduring months of COVID-19-depressed sales, downtown merchants hope to get a boost from holiday shoppers in the weeks ahead, even as the pandemic continues and they operate under new restrictions. For some merchants, the seasonal sales could make t...

Iconic Downtown Eugene Coffee Shop Transfers to Familiar Hands

Michael Phinney wanted to find the right person to take over Full City Coffee in downtown Eugene. After all, he had spent 30 years making the Pearl Street business an institution in the city’s highly competitive coffee shop scene.  

&...

Downtown Eugene Continues to Inspire, Attract Entrepreneurs

Two stores and a restaurant have opened recently in downtown Eugene, proving that while COVID-19 has disrupted daily life and the economy, entrepreneurs remain confident in the commercial and cultural center of the city as a place to start a business.

Two ...

Voters: "Yes" for Library Levy Renewal

Votaron: "Sí" a la reanudación del impuesto para la biblioteca

El 3 de noviembre del 2020, los votantes de la ciudad de Eugene aprobaron la Medida 29-309, una reanudación del impuesto para mantener los mismos niveles de servicios existentes de la Biblioteca Pública de Eugene durante otros cinco años. A las 11:00p.m &...

Update: Current Library Services

This information updated December 3.

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Oregon's Risk and Protection Framework: starting December 3, new statewide guidelines take effect to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. Library services rem...

Actualización: servicios que la biblioteca ofrece hoy en día

Esta información se actualizó el 3 de diciembre. 

Medidas de Riesgo y Protección de Oregón:

A partir del 3 de diciembre, entran en vigencia las nuevas pautas estatales para detener la rápida pr...

Library Events: Coming Up

Join us for free activities at home, online, and in the community. For updates as they happen, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter.

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FOR KIDS & FAMILY

Crafts and STEM Kits for Kids

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Free Eugene Library Cards for All 4J and Bethel Students

Tarjetas gratis de la Biblioteca de Eugene para todos los estudiantes de 4J y Bethel

Eugene School District 4J and Bethel School District students who live outside City of Eugene limits are now eligible for a free Eugene Public Library card. All enrolled s...

Tarjetas gratis de la Biblioteca de Eugene para todos los estudiantes de 4J y Bethel

Los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar 4J de Eugene y del Distrito Escolar de Bethel que viven fuera de los límites de la Ciudad de Eugene ahora son elegibles para una tarjeta gratuita de la Biblioteca Pública de Eugene. 

Todos...

Free Job Search Help at the Library

Job hunters: get free one-on-one assistance by appointment at the Downtown Eugene Public Library. 

Call Lane County Workforce Services at 541-686-7985 to schedule an in-person appointment in English or Spanish.

Experts from Lane County Workforce Se...

Ayuda gratis en la biblioteca para buscar trabajo

¿Buscando trabajo? 

Has una cita para obtener ayuda personalizada y gratuita en la Biblioteca Pública del Centro de Eugene.  Llama a Lane County Workforce Services al 541-686-7985 para programar tu ...

Buy Books Online with Friends of the Library

The Friends of Eugene Public Library are currently offering two ways to purchase gently-used books from their bookstore, Second Hand Prose. Many are gift-quality! 

For in-person pick-up by appointment at the bookstore in the Downtown Library: brow...

West African Cultural Institute Interview

West African Cultural Institute

West African Cultural Arts Institute is committed to sharing the joy and passion of West African culture through vibrant educational programs focusing on music and dance from Guinea, West Africa.

“Dance and music ma...

West African Cultural Institute Performance

West African Cultural Institute

West African Cultural Arts Institute is committed to sharing the joy and passion of West African culture through vibrant educational programs focusing on music and dance from Guinea, West Africa.

“Dance and music ma...

Cynthia Gutierrez Interview

Cynthia Gutierrez Interview

Choreographer, dance educator and Artistic Director of Company Movimiento.

“Dance is therapy for the artist. To process what they’re experiencing at the time, in an attempt to make sense of it all, to make pea...

Cynthia Gutierrez Performance

Cynthia Gutierrez Performance

Choreographer, dance educator and Artistic Director of Company Movimiento. Music by Michael Wall.

“Dance is therapy for the artist. To process what they’re experiencing at the time, in an attempt to make sen...

Shannon Mockli Interview

Shannon Mockli Interview

We have some behind the scenes footage for you: "Dance in Dialogue" interview with Shannon Mockli.

Shannon Mockli Performance

Shannon Mockli

Dance in Dialogue provides an intimate space for artists to share new works-in-progress with immediate audience engagement as part of our mission to invigorate Eugene’s contemporary dance culture. Song "Me & Him Together&q...

Michael Moloi Interview

Michael Moloi Interview

Michael Moloi’s response to the question of "How can dance help us navigate and creatively respond to times of change?" Michael says, “Dance uses the silence of the voice but the power of the body. It c...

Michael Moloi Gumboot & Joshua Caraco

Michael Moloi Gumboot & Joshua Caraco

A collaboration of Gumboot dance from South Africa and Kora instrument from West Africa. Learn more about Gumboot.

Read on...

Vanessa Fuller Interview

Vanessa Fuller Interview

“Great works of art come out of times like this. When I teach my students...one of my main focuses is bringing the artistry out of my students. Who do you want to be?... Dance allows us this kind of freedom” - V...

Sarah Zolbrod Performance

Sarah Zolbrod

Learn more about Eugene Contact Improvisation Dance; Music by Michael Wall, "Choir Only."

“Dear contact improvisation. Please come back to me and my community and the world soon. Life is indescribably, infinitely richer wit...

Lane Dance Company

Lane Dance Company

The Lane Dance Company is a student company directed by lead faculty Bonnie Simoa and is dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary dance. Remember 6: Pass (Composed by Bonnie Simoa) Music by Arvo Pärt; Remember 1...

Japanese American Association of Lane County

Japanese American Association of Lane County

Their mission is to help bring together our community and celebrate our culture. Learn more about Japanese American Association of Lane County. Music by San Jose Chidori Bank, "Janken Ondo."

Danceability International

Danceability International

DanceAbility International’s mission is to dissolve barriers and connect people with and without disabilities through dance and movement. This mission is accomplished through classes, workshops and events for adults and...

Darin Henry

Darin Henry

Picuris Pueblo, Southern Style Fancy Dancer 

Drum #1: Northern Cree Singers, "Twister", Drum #2: John Knife Chief and Singers, "Contest Run Off Song."

“Dancing is just the opposite of lying in the bed in the...

Rebelle Ballet

Rebelle Ballet

"Dance & tech provide an opportunity to restore community. Dance provides an opportunity to move with freedom. Dance provides an opportunity to feel strength and power. Dance provides an opportunity to express ourselves when there a...

Geordi Helmick - Me & My Selves

Geordi Helmick - Me & My Selves

“Movement has always been something I’ve considered core to my identity and my experience- whether that’s in a studio environment with other omvers, in the kitchen doing pirouettes while wai...

Improvisation with Brittney Hietala

Improvisation with Brittney Hietala

Certified DanceAbility Instructor and University of Oregon Dance major, Brittney Hietala, teaches a 10 minute improvisation class.

DanceAbility Warm-up with Alito Alessi

DanceAbility Warm-up with Alito Alessi

Join DanceAbility Founder and Creative Director Alito Alessi for a 16 minute dance warm-up. Visit DanceAbility International’s website to learn more.

DanceAbility Panel on Inclusion in the Arts

DanceAbility Panel on Inclusion in the Arts

DanceAbility International hosts a 6 person panel discussion on Inclusion in the Arts. DanceAbility International’s mission is to dissolve barriers and connect people with and without disabilities throu...

Beginning Teen/Adult Ballet with Eugene Ballet

Beginning Teen/Adult Ballet with Eugene Ballet

Join instructor Florabelle Moses for a 15-minute beginning teen/adult ballet lesson. Visit Eugene Ballet Academy to learn more about classes offered.

Kids Dance Workshop with Christen Woolston

Kids Dance Workshop with Christen Woolston

Join Eugene Recreation dance instructor Christen Woolsten for a fun dance workshop for kids. Find out more about dance classes through Sheldon Community Center.

Gumboot Dance with Michael Tumelo Moloi

Gumboot Dance with Michael Tumelo Moloi

Join Michael Moloi, former Cirque du Soleil performer and internationally renowned dancer and choreographer as he teaches Gumboot dancing which was created in Johannesburg, South Africa. Learn more about Gumboot danc...

Holiday Property Crime: Theft From Vehicle Prevention Tips

Because of the increase in property crime during the holiday season, Eugene Police want to remind people of simple precautionary measures to take when out shopping or leaving a vehicle left unattended for a significant period of time. Criminals will look ...

EPD Chief Addresses Critical Misinformation Regarding Ongoing Shooting Investigation

Eugene Police Chief Addresses Critical Misinformation Regarding Ongoing Shooting Investigation:

From: SKINNER Chris <CSkinner@eugene-or.gov>Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:04 PM

Recently, Eugene Police and the City of Eugene have heard ...

EPD and Hole in Wall BBQ Make Special Delivery to SVDP Staff

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the regular holiday meal for clients of St. Vincent de Paul Lindholm Center was not feasible (this would have been the 6th year). However, organizer EPD Officer David Clark raised donations from EPD staff and others, and work...

K9 Capture - Unauthorized Use Vehicle Arrest

On December 2 at 3:44 a.m., Eugene Police officers were called to the 3400 block of McKenna Driver after a man was reported to be trying to steal a truck from an apartment parking lot. The owner advised the man had gotten into his truck and the rear taill...

Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Releases STOP Data

A report released today by Oregon Criminal Justice Commission has found no evidence Eugene Police Department conducts traffic or pedestrian stops, enforcement actions, searches, or arrests in disparate proportions for Black populations. For Lati...

Meet the brand-new K9 teams from Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Eugene Police Department

Two new K9 teams are now ready to hit the road! Eugene Police Sergeant Rob Griesel and his new partner, K9 Kuiil (pronounced Quill), and Lane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Gardner with his partner K9, Billy, ready for service. LCSO&...

W. 2nd/Madison Officer-involved Shooting Investigation

W. 2nd and Madison Street Officer-involved Shooting Investigation 

At 10:24 a.m. today, November 30, Central Lane Communications Center 911 received a call of a domestic violence incident and a restraining order violation. The call details include...

Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Sex Abuse - Additional Potential Victims Sought

Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Sex Abuse - Additional Potential Victims Sought

On November 22 at 2:49 p.m. Eugene Police Patrol officers responded to The Village Inn, 1875 Mohawk, where Springfield Police officers were already on scene of a kidnapping report...

Eugene Police Doubling Down on Shoplifters this Holiday Season

This holiday season, beginning the week of Black Friday, Eugene Police will be doubling down on shoplifting. 

According to Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner, “Between working with loss prevention at local stores, outreach throu...

Eugene Police Department: Accountability in 2020

Eugene Police Department: Accountability in 2020

Message from Chief Chris Skinner:

The community is fully engaged in the events we’ve been going through since the last week of May 2020. In our profession, which we have chosen to serve our communit...

Man Arrested at Home - Furnishing to Minor Females

On September 1 at 11:50 p.m., two officers responded to a residence in the 3900 block of Bell to look for a recently reported runaway juvenile female. The officers approached the residence and heard a scream from a female voice. The officers observed thre...

Fifth K9 Capture in Just More than a Week

A officer working patrol at 11:37 a.m. on August 31 spotted a man, later identified as Jeremy Brian Bond, age 40, on a bicycle crossing Roosevelt Boulevard diagonally (from north to south) across four traffic lanes near Iowa Street. The officer performed ...

Fourth K9 Capture in a Week

A sergeant working patrol in response to recent vehicle break ins, attempted to stop two people riding bikes without lights near Willakenzie and Victorian Way at 11:03 p.m. on August 29. One of the bicyclists, later identified as Brandon Wayne Thalman, ag...

Officer takes fleeing suspect into custody amid screaming crowd

On August 29 at 12:38 a.m., an officer patrolling an area with frequent burglaries observed a man riding a BMX bike without lights in the roadway and tried to perform a traffic stop at High Alley and 12^th Avenue. The suspect, Justin Ojazs Truman, age 31, ...

Street Crimes Unit Addresses Problem Patterson St. House

A Eugene Police Patrol officer became aware of a residence, 967 Patterson Street, that had been condemned by the City of Eugene but had a number of people coming and going from the location. The home had a six-foot chain link fence around it that had been...

Welcome to "Virtual" Safety Town

In the spirit of Safety Town, and our goal to keep children safe while teaching them about the importance of safety, we have decided to bring the Safety Town experience online in a virtual environment to allow everyone to participate!

Your safety and your ...

Duck N Go Robbery Suspect Sentenced

UPDATE: August 24, 2020

The suspect in this Robbery, Kaulin Adrian, Achim, age 19, has been sentenced to 70-months in the Department of Corrections for the Duck N Go Robbery and a pending residential Burglary case.

Eugene Police Property Crimes Unit thanked...

Sentencing for Harassment/Intimidation

On December 15, 2019, police responded to a bias crime incident that happened inside the Sizzle Pie restaurant, 910 Willamette Street, and received information of a 25-year-old non-binary victim, who was pushed to the ground by a 24-year-old man. During t...

EPD to focus on safety restraint and proper child safety seat use

Safety Belt Overtime Safety Grant

Eugene Police focus on use of safety restraints and proper use of child safety seats

Starting on August 24, the Eugene Police Traffic Safety Unit will be participating in a statewide Safety Belt campaign. The campa...

Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit Arrest along with K9 Jack

Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit had been seeking a suspect, Gerald Matthew Williams, age 30, of Springfield, for several weeks after two SCU officers investigated a robbery and kidnapping case that was initially unreported. They obtained details through ...

Suspect Chasing Teens Apprehended

UPDATE on August 20 at 9:20 a.m.:

After Goertzen was arrested, an officer followed up on two unrelated reported incidents involving Goertzen. He has additionally been charged with:

Stalking in the First Degree – Case 20-13703

On August 17, at about...

Recent Theft From Vehicle Incidents at Popular Outdoor Areas

In recent weeks, police have received information of several Theft from Vehicle incidents at Ridgeline trailheads in the Fox Hollow and 52^nd Street/Willamette areas. The cases involve suspects who broke windows of vehicles and stole valuables that were le...

Two Officers Injured, Witnesses Sought

At 10:09 a.m. today, August 18, two officers were called to Looking Glass Regional Crisis Center 550 River Road, as there was an unknown man on the north end of a back building and he was not supposed to be there. Looking Glass wished to have the suspect ...

Rape Reported off Oakway Road

On August 17 at 5:17 a.m., police responded to report of an unknown problem after a female called 911 and the line was disconnected. The victim called back and reported being raped by a male she did not know in the 200 block of Oakway Center.

The suspect i...

Investigators Seeking Public Tips for More than 60 Suspects in May 29/30 Riot

On the night of Friday, May 29, and into the morning of Saturday, May 30, a peaceful protest in downtown Eugene devolved into a riot. While not everyone who participated in the original peaceful protest participated in the riot, several hundred individual...

Several Arrests Made From Riot During Last Weekend of May

On the night of Friday, May 29, and into the morning of Saturday, May 30, a peaceful protest in downtown Eugene devolved into a riot. While not everyone who participated in the original peaceful protest participated in the riot, several hundred individual...

Police looking for help identifying adult suspect and presumed juvenile victim

Following the events that took place on July 25, and arrests made during the riot downtown, police have continued to investigate information and video posted online of an additional incident involving an adult male and apparent juvenile male victim. Durin...

Arrest information - Protest Turns to Riot

The following is information regarding arrests made on the night of June 25, during the riot. There is one arrest that is being depicted on social media that needs some context and that information is provided first, with the rest of the information about...

Police Respond to Shots Fired/Armed Subject call near W. 12th and Lawrence

On July 21, 2020 at 7:09 p.m., police responded to the area of W. 12th Avenue and Lawrence Street for the report of shots fired. Multiple callers also reported a male running through the neighborhood, armed with a handgun. It was the second armed subject/...

Police looking for information in stabbing

On
July 18, at approximately 11:14 p.m., police responded to the area of W 18thAvenue and Chambers Street following information of an unknown suspect who
stabbed the 24-year-old victim on the side of his upper body, and then rannorthbound on Chamber...

EPD Initiates 1st Set of Policing Reforms in Wake of George Floyd's Death in Minneapolis

Eugene Police Department is deeply committed to taking a look at its policies and practices for racial equity and justice. In the wake of the George Floyd death in Minneapolis, local marches and rallies, and calls for police reform, we have considered wha...

Bicycle Safety Education

Our community is a wonderful place to ride bikes. From the Ruth Bascom Riverpath System to the bike lanes that follow almost every public street in Eugene and Springfield, getting around on two wheels is easy and safe.

Eugene Rec wants to help kids find th...

Summer Camps at Cuthbert Amphitheater

In a typical year, Eugene Rec offers more than 100 summer camps for youth. This summer, with the entire country dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to pivot to find a way to still provide some offerings under strict physical distancing and sanitati...

Two Eugene Rec Facilities Voted Among Area’s Best

We might be partial to Amazon Pool and the River House Outdoor Center but it appears as if a lot of you are, too.

In The Register-Guard’s annual Reader’s Choice awards, both facilities earned top 2 spots in their categories. Amazon Pool...

Campbell Community Center Update

The finish line is in sight for Eugene Rec’s first bond project.

Construction started on the much-anticipated Campbell Community Center expansion and renovation on Feb. 24, and since then we have avidly watched as a brand-new wing emerged from the ...

Echo Hollow Pool Update

If you’ve driven by Echo Hollow Pool and Fitness Center recently it probably looks just a bit different.

For months now the exterior of the pool has been a beehive of activity as construction crews have bulldozed, excavated and poured concrete. It...

Bond and Levy Projects Update

In 2018, voters voiced their strong support for the future of Eugene’s parks. Just two short years later, the pandemic has shown how crucial parks are for our physical and mental health, and the importance of investing in these public spaces.

Par...

Amazon Farmers Market

The farmers market returns to the park for the summer. Come get your fresh veggies and fruit for the week at a convenient location right off Hilyard Street. There’s Plenty of parking and a variety of vendors and growers selling anything from loc...

100 Miles with City Manager Sarah Medary

Between June 15-July 25 Eugene Athletics invites you to celebrate movement, recreation and social connection, even as we continue to physically distance. Over the course of 6 weeks, you can log, track, and share the ways that you choose to conquer 100 mil...

Eugene Rec - Actualizaciones COVID-19

10 de junio del 2020

NUEVO: Requerimos tarjetas de participante

Se requiere que todos los participantes se registren primero para obtener su tarjeta gratuita de participación para así poder inscribirse en las actividades. La tarjeta le...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 11

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 11! Things are slowly starting to feel more like summer around Eugene Rec.We are excited to announce summer camp registration opens at 9 a.m. June 8, and camps will begin ...

Eugene Rec set to offer summer camps

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Things are slowly starting to feel more like summer around Eugene Rec.

We are excited to announce summer camp registration opens at 9 a.m. June 8, and camps will begin June 22. Along with the restart of childcare services at Amazon, Pe...

Eugene Rec está listo para ofrecer campamentos de verano

Poco a poco se siente la llegada del verano a Eugene Rec.

Nos complace anunciar que las inscripciones para los campamentos de verano comienzan el 8 de junio a las 9 am, y los campamentos empiezan el 22 de junio. Junto con el reinicio de los servicios de cu...

Stay safe in the water this summer

Did you know May is water safety month? With the weather getting warmer it’s almost time to go have fun in the water but before that can happen, we have to make sure we know how to stay safe.

The City of Eugene has joined with Willamalane, River ...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 10

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 10! Now that we’re one week into Phase 1 of Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s plan for reopening, we are excited and grateful to be hard at work planning for how we ...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 9

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 9! We’ve just entered into Phase 1 of Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s plan for reopening, and we’re excited to move forward with a gradual return to prog...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 8

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 8! Reopening is the word of the week, and Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced her plan for the state. It’s a phased approach with cautious optimism. We can fina...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 7

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 7! We’ve been doing this for a while now and we hope you have found something in the seven weeks of links that has provided some inspiration, hope or respite from the day...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 6

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 6! It’s a bit hard to believe we’ve been at home for more than six weeks now, but here we are. As state and local leaders are continuing to say, there is a plan...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 5

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 5. We are more than a month into Governor Kate Brown’s Stay at Home, Save Lives order. Hopefully this means you are settling into a rhythm and finding ways to stay health...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 4

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 4. The sun is out in Eugene, and we’re all doing our best. But we have to remember we’re in this together, and even if you want to go recreate, we have to do it...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 3

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 3. We want this space to be a place where we can share thinks we think people will like, provide tips for getting through your days at home or to just put a smile on your face. But...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 2

Welcome to The Best Things We’ve Seen This Week – Vol. 2. Now that a second one is posted we can officially call this a thing and not just a flash in the pan.

Speaking of things that aren’t just a flash in the pan, Monday Gove...

The Best Things We've Seen This Week - Vol. 1

We here at Eugene Rec care about the health and safety of our community. In the past week the City of Eugene has mobilized to address the COVID-19 outbreak, and as we all try and get used to our new situation of sheltering at home, we have already been th...

Renovation and expansion plans update

Thank you again, community members, for voicing your support for the future of Eugene Parks and Rec by voting for the $39 million bond and $3.15 million levy in May 2018.

Rec is hard at work on our bond goals of caring for and making the most of what we ha...

Sheldon Pool Renovation Outreach Begins

Thank you again, community members, for voicing your support for the future of Eugene Parks and Rec. The $39 million bond and $3.15 million levy passed in May 2018 has helped Eugene Rec begin work to renovate Echo Hollow Pool & Fitness Center...