Kelly Shadwick

One of Eugene’s most popular parks will have two gates installed next month to allow officials to limit public access when necessary.

Springfield parks remain closed to the public as crews clean up. Eugene parks are open, but officials ask people to be very careful.

After last week’s storm, an immense amount of woody debris has littered communities in southwestern Oregon. Spokesperson Kelly Shadwick told KLCC the City of Eugene has cleared the priority streets and bike paths, and will assess smaller streets and parks—which remain closed—in the coming weeks.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and for many families, it’s a longstanding tradition to take mom to the park. In the new age of social distancing, large…