Trainsong Park Soil Cleanup
The City of Eugene temporarily closed Trainsong Park in January 2022 after dioxins were unexpectedly identified in the park’s soil. Dioxins are a class of toxic chemical produced by industrial and natural sources which, depending on the level of exposure, can increase the risk of cancer or other health effects.
After this discovery, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducted additional soil testing in February 2022. The results of that testing indicated that only some portions of the park contained soil with elevated levels of dioxins. Those areas were kept closed while the remainder of the park was reopened in April 2022. In February 2023 DEQ conducted additional testing in the park, publishing a report on the findings in June 2023.
In July 2023 the City of Eugene took over the planning for the park cleanup. The City of Eugene is now evaluating options for soil cleanup while pursuing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to support the cleanup effort.
How to get involved:
- View the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant application
- View the Cleanup Plan (Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives)
- Leave a question or comment in the box below
Background Information:
- DEQ Trainsong Park and Area Neighborhood Fact Sheet (June 2023)
- DEQ Frequently Asked Questions: Dioxins in Soil at Trainsong Park and Adjoining Neighborhood (October 2023)
- Trainsong Park Soil Cleanup Fact Sheet (October 2023)
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