The $1.46 million expansion of Lansing’s River Trail from Ingham County's Hawk Island Park to Maguire Park is complete. The expansion connects the two parks.
The city’s long had a plan to connect area parks, says the director of Lansing Parks and Recreation, Murdock Jemerson.
“It provides more access for people to use the different parks, it provides transportation routes from park to park as well as helps people who use these trails for transportation to work,” he says.
The city started working on the expansion in the winter. The city will also connect Potter Park Zoo to Scott Woods Park. This expansion was put on hold due to spring flooding. The Potter Park Zoo/Scott Woods Park expansion will cost roughly $1.9 million. This expansion should be complete by the end of the year.
“Our River Trail is a tremendous asset to the city and we will continue to invest in expanding it,” says Mayor Bernero. “This latest extension of the trail gives Lansing area residents even more recreational opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and lead healthier lifestyles through walking and biking.”
Source: Murdock Jemerson, City of Lansing
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