DRAFT WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY DESIGN PLAN <br />Willamette Riverfront Access Studv <br />Completed in 2018, the Willamette Riverfront Access Study is an assessment of City-owned sites within <br />the Willamette River corridor for the purposes of providing public access opportunities. As discussed <br />previously, the City has an established and developed network of parks, open space areas, natural areas, <br />and multi-use paths that extend along 12 miles of river frontage and include 25.8 miles of paved bike paths <br />on both sides of the river. These facilities represent community assets that distinguish the qualities of <br />the Willamette River and include views of pastoral parks and surrounding natural features (Skinner Butte, <br />Spencer Butte, Coburg Hills, etc.). <br />The Study documents the process used to assess, consider, and envision improvements to sites along the <br />Willamette River that have the potential to strengthen the community's relationship with the river and its <br />associated resources. Site improvements include, but are not limited to, boat launches (motorized and <br />paddlecraft), playgrounds, beach access, swimming, wading, fishing, wildlife viewing, viewpoints, general <br />accessibility, and trails. The process focused on the collection of data to inform which sites to prioritize for <br />improvements and the level of associated improvements. The process resulted in the identification of sites <br />within the river corridor that, when improved or enhanced, will promote equity and access within the Parks <br />and Open Space system, which includes the river and adjacent public lands. <br />The Study's System Map identifies 28 access site locations and the existing and planned improvements at <br />each site. Map 1.2 shows public access points to the Willamette Greenway, which are the points where <br />existing right-of-way intersects with multi-use path connections. The map includes 58 access points, of <br />which six are bridges and include pedestrian facilities providing access across the river. <br /> - Page 53 of 91 <br />WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY CODE AMENDMENTS 18 <br />