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Oro Valley residents press for better trail connectivity, signage and maintenance at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Summary
At a Town of Oro Valley public meeting on parks, residents pressed staff for clearer trail signage, more shade and restroom access, better connectivity across major roads and repairs to Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. Speakers also urged coordination with the OV Trails Connect master plan and noted limited cell service on some preserves.
Malini Sims, principal planner for the Town of Oro Valley, opened a public meeting on parks, recreation and trails and said the meeting would begin with trails, connectivity and maintenance.
Residents at the meeting asked the town to prioritize clearer signage and mile markers, more safe crossings and intersections, water and shade along long paths, and maintenance of existing trails—particularly the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve.
Why it matters: Oro Valley’s trail network is used by residents and visitors for daily exercise, tourism and sports events. At the meeting participants said poor wayfinding and safety issues can lead to people getting lost or injured and that limitations such as weak cell service and missing restroom infrastructure complicate emergency response.
Several residents described getting lost or lacking help on preserve trails. “I carried a screaming toddler all the way back,” said Emily, a resident,…
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