Town Center Trail Project

What started several years ago as a Girl Scout Gold Award project for then two high school girls, Morgan Rogers and Caitlyn Tipple, is now becoming a reality.  The Town Center Trail construction will begin the week of May 12th with an expected completion date of no later than June 30, 2014.  When completed, the 1.2-mile multi-purpose trail will connect community assets in North Ridgeville’s Town Center including South Central Park, Senior Center, City Hall, North Ridgeville Branch Library, and North Ridgeville Middle School.  The 10-foot wide asphalt trail will provide residents with a dedicated recreational pedestrian and bicycle facility.

The trail is being funded by a grant in the amount of $150,000 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, coupled with the fundraising efforts and donation of $10,000 from Morgan and Caitlyn, and a $5,000 donation from the Friends of the Park; this left the city’s portion at approximately $125,000.  Chagrin Valley Paving, Inc. was awarded the project based on the lowest and best bid.  Once completed, the trail will be a wonderful asset to the city and our parks.