City of Eugene and Lane Transit District staff will be attending our August 3rd general meeting to introduce the River Road Multimodal Safety Plan to the neighborhood group. The River Road Multimodal Safety Plan builds on past planning efforts, including the River Road/Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan and Action Plan, … Read more
Celebrate Our River, Gardens and Community on September 13
By Kylie Keppler
The Willamette River has always felt like the heart of our neighborhood. It’s where people walk their dogs, ride their bikes, slow down after a long day, and reconnect with nature. For our family, it’s one of our favorite places to spend time together. My partner and … Read more
Local Access Roads: Commissioners Recognize Equity Issue and Search for a Practical Path Forward
Momentum continues to build in the effort to address the longstanding inequity faced by homeowners on local access roads (LARs) in River Road and Santa Clara.
These are public roads under Lane County jurisdiction that are not maintained by the county or any governmental agency. They were built decades ago … Read more
Social Sculpting: Honoring Clare Strawn’s 10 Years of Service to RRCO
After 10 years of service to the River Road Community Organization, Clare Strawn has stepped down from the RRCO Board — leaving behind a stronger, more connected, and more community-centered organization.
Her sense of community started early. She grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a small town where she experienced … Read more
Train This Spring to Become a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member!
Interested in volunteering in your neighborhood in the event of an emergency? Become a member of the Eugene-Springfield Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Being part of CERT is a deeply rewarding experience. CERT members assist their neighbors when professional responders are not immediately available to help. They also may … Read more
Don’t Miss Our RRCO Spring Gardening Event April 12!
Our Spring Into Garden Activation event is blooming on Sunday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. in the River Road neighborhood at 255 Maxwell —the former Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and future home of Square One’s Our Village residential co-op.
Hosted by the River Road Community Organization, the Kelly … Read more
RRCO Co-Chairs Reflect Back on 2025 and Look Forward to 2026
A Letter to Our River Road Community
From the Co-chairs of the River Road Community Organization
Dear River Road Neighbors,
As we reflect on the past year, we’re grateful once again for the spirit, generosity, and involvement that make River Road such a special place to live. In this letter … Read more
River Celebration 2025 was GREAT !!
September 7 greeted us with a crisp morning and the promise of sunshine. Early volunteers gathered to raise up a 20 x 20 Pagoda Tent donated by Action Rent-All – a huge thank-you to them!
The River Celebration drew 400-500 participants – runners, bikers, walkers, rollers; families with babies and … Read more
Sept. 7, from 11 am – 3 pm -RRCO’s 3rd Annual RIVER CELEBRATION
Come for the Music: Music by local bands: KT and the Love Notes & The Shipe Duo. Music thanks to a generous donation for music from Emerald Broadband, Eugene’s local choice for faster fiber internet, founded right here in the River Road
Celebrate the River and the Community at Our 3rd Annual River Celebration!
The River Road Community Organization (RRCO) invites you to the third annual River Celebration, September 7th from 11 am to 3 pm, on the west bank path of the Willamette River. Our neighborhood enjoys a long stretch of the river and greenway as our east boundary. During the pandemic, the … Read more