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09.2006
Neighbors cheer trail completion
Original article: NPS Digest
A new soft-surfaced pedestrian trail paralleling the Milwaukee River was officially opened to enthusiastic response. The 1.5 mile walking trail connects Caesar's Park with the Frederick Law Olmstead designed Riverside Park and forms a loop to the Beer Line Trail. The trail meanders from forested riparian area abundant with wildlife, but an easy climb out of the valley opens into densely populated historic residential and business districts and the county-wide Oak Leaf Trail.
The trail was enhanced with sapling plantings and Native American-inspired turtle sculptures that recognize major sponsors. The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program was one of those sponsors, providing trail planning technical assistance to Milwaukee County and the River Revitalization Foundation. Other key partners include: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Coastal Management Program, Americorps, Groundwork Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Parks, Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, United Water's Internship Program, the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, private landowners, and many other foundations and businesses. For more information, please contact Angie Tornes, Conservation and Recreation Planner, RTCA, at angie_tornes@nps.gov or 414-297-3605.
Contact Information
Name: Angie Tornes
Phone Number: 414-297-3605
Email: angie_tornes@nps.gov
