One Trail Open, More to Come, Mayor Says
Walkers can head to the Prospect Point basketball courts.
The first of what Jefferson Township Mayor Russell Felter hopes will be many trails opened at the basketball courts on Prospect Point Road earlier this week. The plan is to break ground for the next part of that trail sometime in October.
“The trail that’s open now is .8 miles, so it’s a 1.6-mile round trip walk,” Felter said. “It’s a nice straight trail, about nine feet wide, with stone and stone dust. It’s a great trail for both walking and biking.”
The next part of the trail will continue through the woods and down to the beach at Prospect Point. It will be about four feet wide, and a bit more hilly, according to Felter, and more appropriate for walking.
Felter and the trails committee he started in spring 2011 are working on getting directories, maps and signs posted at the trails, as well as benches.
“We have some scouts in town who are looking for projects, so I will probably talk to some of them about adding benches and signs,” he said.
The township also plans to post signs with park rules and hours, and also will post notices banning hunting and ATV riding on the trails.
“We really want to get people interested in walking and being outdoors,” Felter said. “We’re providing a beautiful safe natural environment for people to use.”
R&LP
8:43 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
Sue,
We are so HAPPY you have announced these trails. The trail being built in October is especially designed with dog owners in mind. Four of my Girl Scouts, as part of their Silver Award, met with the Mayor to work on this goal, walk the trail layout with the committee and raised funds at Jefferson Day to purchase a sign and bench for it. Now, they are planning a Grand Opening Event; HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY, on October 20th from 11 am to 3 pm at the park.
They are planning a costume contests for the dogs and games for the children, as well as having pets available for adoption. They will also have homemade dog and cat toys, magnets and dog treats for sale!
If any of your readers are interested in making a donation of goods or services that will be used as prizes for the contests and gifts to those adopting new pets, the girls would really appreciate it! We can be reached at GSPetWelfare@gmail.com.
Come have a blast with your dogs and us!
Linda & Karen on behalf of
Drew, Niki, Katie & Mackenzie
Sue Toth
10:44 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
Thanks so much for writing! I will reach out to you to talk more about this during the week.
Pat Carthage
9:50 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012
We were out biking yesterday on Jefferson roads, and talked about how wonderful it would be to have some biking trails in Jefferson! Lo and behold, our wish is coming true! We are anxious to hear about any progress. Pat and Doug
bernadette gordon
1:58 pm on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Just got back from a jog on the trails ! Was great, looking forward to making it a part of my workout !