Baldwin Park to mark completion of 2.3-mile ADA Greenway on Feb. 14 with ribbon-cutting and partners
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City staff announced the Baldwin Park Greenway grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Walnut Creek Nature Park to celebrate a new 2.3-mile ADA-accessible walking and biking path along the San Gabriel River; staff described security cameras, lighting and a planned 2.6-mile future expansion.
Program supervisor Alberto Ria told the commission the Baldwin Park Greenway grand opening will take place Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. at Walnut Creek Nature Park. The project adds a 2.3-mile, ADA-accessible walking and biking path along the San Gabriel River and will include refreshments, lunch and community programming.
Ria said ActiveSGV will attend and supply loaner bicycles after the ribbon-cutting; the partner organization will manage participant check-in and liability procedures at the event. He also described installed camera systems and lighting along the pathway as safety features. When asked about expansion, Ria said the city is pursuing grants and planning a 2.6-mile future extension that would connect Baldwin Park Boulevard to Hilda El Solis Park and include pocket parks and fitness equipment at destination stops.
The city invited residents to RSVP using a flyer distributed with the meeting agenda.