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Shepherdsville council approves resolution to apply for Recreational Trails Program funds for Greenwell Park
Summary
The council approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for Department for Local Government Recreational Trails Program funding to repair and expand trails and trailhead facilities at Greenwell Park; the city would commit a 20% local match if awarded.
Shepherdsville councilors on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for federal Recreational Trails Program funds to repair and expand the Greenwell (Green) Trail Park trail system.
Sam Satterley, the city's parks and recreation director, told the council the Greenwell project would focus on trail reconstruction, replacement or repair of pedestrian bridges, and new trailhead facilities including restrooms, trail kiosks, parking and a non-motorized boat launch. "The ultimate goal is to restore, improve, and expand the trail network to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall user experience," Satterley said.
The resolution (City of Shepherdsville Resolution 202501) authorizes the city to seek Recreational Trails Program assistance administered through the Kentucky Department for Local Government. Satterley said the program accepts minimum grant requests of $25,000 and maximum requests of $250,000; the resolution notes the program will fund up to 80% of an eligible project and requires the city to reserve a 20% local match. The resolution states the program estimate for the Greenwell project is $407,215.
Satterley told the council the park parcel is roughly 35 acres and includes two lakes, wooded areas, a walking path and a historic cemetery. He said trails at the park were originally built in 2003-2004 and have since fallen into disrepair. "Part of the project scope includes reconstruction and repairing the trail system that currently exists, repairing or replacing the pedestrian bridges, and installing proper trailhead facilities," Satterley said.
Councilors voted to adopt the resolution authorizing the application; the application will be evaluated by the program, which informs applicants later in the year. Satterley said awards and advisory-board actions would come in the fall and that, if awarded, the city would likely receive a notice to proceed by summer 2026. He also said the grant award, if any, would come back to the council for budget and implementation decisions: the project is not in the current budget and the city would finalize match and budget items after award.
The measure passed with council support and will allow the city to submit a formal grant application and follow the Department for Local Government's requirements, including federal compliance assurances.
