University Park Renovation
University Park, purchased in 1944, is located at the intersection of East 24th Avenue and University Street. The 2.81 acre park is often busy with activity, and includes a ball field, shelter, restroom, and performance space.
University Park, purchased in 1944, is located at the intersection of East 24th Avenue and University Street. The 2.81 acre park is often busy with activity, and includes a ball field, shelter, restroom, and performance space.
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Construction Update June 2026
Share Construction Update June 2026 on Facebook Share Construction Update June 2026 on X (formerly Twitter) Share Construction Update June 2026 on Linkedin Email Construction Update June 2026 linkExciting news! University Park’s renovation is coming to a close, and fences will be coming down ahead of schedule. When the fences are removed, the park will be open to the public. The renovation is funded with 2018 Park and Recreation Bond Dollars.
A Grand Re-Opening celebration has been scheduled for August 29th in partnership with SUNA and will include food trucks, music, games, and booths from local agencies.
Renovated amenities include:
- New basketball court foundation, surfacing and hoop nets
- Updated lighting
- New and bigger playground
- ADA access and sidewalk improvements
- Restroom stall doors and year-round plumbing additions
- More seating and picnic tables
Exciting news! University Park’s renovation is coming to a close, and fences will be coming down ahead of schedule. When the fences are removed, the park will be open to the public. The renovation is funded with 2018 Park and Recreation Bond Dollars.
A Grand Re-Opening celebration has been scheduled for August 29th in partnership with SUNA and will include food trucks, music, games, and booths from local agencies.
Renovated amenities include:
- New basketball court foundation, surfacing and hoop nets
- Updated lighting
- New and bigger playground
- ADA access and sidewalk improvements
- Restroom stall doors and year-round plumbing additions
- More seating and picnic tables
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Construction Update Fall 2025
Share Construction Update Fall 2025 on Facebook Share Construction Update Fall 2025 on X (formerly Twitter) Share Construction Update Fall 2025 on Linkedin Email Construction Update Fall 2025 linkThanks to all of the neighbors who spent time providing great ideas and feedback into the park renovation design process. Construction documentation was completed in Summer 2025 and the project put out to bid in the fall of 2025.
For more information, contact Mark Kosmos,
Landscape Architect, at 541-682-4902 or
mkosmos@eugene-or.gov
Thanks to all of the neighbors who spent time providing great ideas and feedback into the park renovation design process. Construction documentation was completed in Summer 2025 and the project put out to bid in the fall of 2025.
For more information, contact Mark Kosmos,
Landscape Architect, at 541-682-4902 or
mkosmos@eugene-or.gov
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Public Involvement Timeline
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Early April 2023
University Park Renovation has finished this stage- Survey #1 opens
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Late April through early May 2023
University Park Renovation has finished this stage- Survey #1 closes on April 28
- A summary of feedback from survey posted to the website
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June through July 2023
University Park Renovation has finished this stage- Survey #2 opens
- 2 - 3 concept designs shared on website
- Additional outreach to under-represented groups
- Public workshop (in-person and online options)
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July through August 2023
University Park Renovation has finished this stage- Survey #2 closes
- A summary of feedback from survey posted to the website
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Fall 2023
University Park Renovation has finished this stage- A hybrid concept will be developed based on earlier designs and feedback
- The concept will be shared in Survey #3 and on the website
- Public open house on October 3rd (virtual and online options)
- Survey #3 closes October 19th
- Final reports published and the public process closes
- Public feedback incorporated into a final concept design and published
- Land use applications developed (if needed)
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Winter 2024
University Park Renovation has finished this stageThanks to all of the neighbors who spent time providing great ideas and feedback into the park renovation design process. Construction documentation was completed in Summer 2025 and the project put out to bid in the fall of 2025.
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July 2026
University Park Renovation is currently at this stage- Late July - Early August 2026 soft opening.
- A Grand Re-opening celebration August 29th in partnership with SUNA.
Documents
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2025 07 11 UP Play Equipment.pdf (4.5 MB) (pdf)
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2024 01 08 University Park Concept Design.pdf (18.9 MB) (pdf)
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2024 01 08 Survey 3 & Public Meeting_Report FINAL.pdf (2.37 MB) (pdf)
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Archived Documents
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2023 10 01 University Park Draft Concept Design.pdf (4.76 MB) (pdf)
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2023 09 05 Survey 2 & Public Meeting_Report FINAL.pdf (11.8 MB) (pdf)
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2023 06 15 Survey_Responses_Report FINAL.pdf (5.43 MB) (pdf)
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Vicinity Map (6.49 MB) (png)
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University Park GREEN Concept.pdf (5.96 MB) (pdf)
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University Park BLUE Concept.pdf (5.64 MB) (pdf)
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Who's Listening
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Phone 541-682-4902 Email mkosmos@eugene-or.gov
