There are many community benefits of similar recreational trail development projects.  In Groveland's case, it will provide current & future residents with safe, scenic, and healthy recreation & pedestrian transportation across Town..

 

Important: this project aligns closely with Groveland's: 

1. Most recent draft Master Plan which prioritizes alternative transportation development

2. 2010 Open Space Survey which indicate strong voter preference for preserving open space for recreation

 

Specific examples of benefits include:

• Walking, jogging, biking, stroller, etc, access for families in many residential neighborhoods:

  • Schools: Bagnall Elementary & Perry Park 

  • Recreation facilities: The Pines, Shanahan Fields, future Center Street Greenway

  • Local businesses: Groveland Center (e.g., Groveland Diner), Post Office, River’s Edge Plaza

  • Town offices: Town Hall, Library, Police, Fire

  • Natural open spaces: "Rail Trail" segment from Esty's to King Street, Elm Park, Future Center Street Greenway

• Walking dogs on leash

• Healthy, low impact exercise for all ages and abilities