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Council hears details on ADA access, trail mileage and lighting for new park
Summary
Officials heard that park restrooms and trails will be ADA accessible and that the project includes about 29 miles of walking trails; council debated lighting for wooded trails because solar is impractical and the chairman raised safety concerns.
Council members asked detailed questions about walking trails and accessibility during the June 24 briefing. Project manager Collin Filo said the park's trails and restrooms will be ADA accessible and that the plans envision approximately "29 miles" of walking trails. Councilman Hogg asked about trail mileage specifically and received the 29-mile estimate from Mr. Filo.
Members then focused on lighting: Councilman Kenner asked whether walking trails would be lit, and Mr. Filo replied there is "no lighting on the wooded walking trails" and that solar lighting would not be effective because of tree cover. Chairman Houston voiced safety concerns and suggested dusk-to-dawn lighting as a possible option for some areas; the council discussed tradeoffs between preserving the park's natural character and adding lighting to address public safety.
