The city of Eugene is closing its River House Community Garden and giving the space to the adjacent River House Outdoor Center to be used for city recreation programs.
Kelly Shadwick, community engagement manager for Eugene Parks and Open Space, said the city offered the 11 gardeners at River House new plots in one of the other five community gardens in Eugene, a free 2025 garden permit and help with relocation.
Shadwick said the city made the decision “due to several safety issues, operational challenges and space needs.” The city will remove the garden plots at the end of the season…