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The Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) Kosciusko and the Kosciusko County Parks & Recreation Board invite community members to a ribbon-cutting for the Chinworth Bridge Trail extension, a significant first step toward developing a countywide trail system.
The ribbon-cutting will take place at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at the pavilion just east of the Old Chinworth Bridge, 3495 W. Old 30, Warsaw. Commissioner Cary Groninger and Park Board President Rob Bishop will speak at the ribbon-cutting.
Part of the Lake City Greenway, the existing Chinworth Trail connects the City-County Athletic Complex to the west side of Warsaw and offers almost two miles of scenic routes, a picnic area and a canoe and kayak launch along the Tippecanoe River, according to a provided news release. This extension will bring the existing trailhead at the historic Chinworth Bridge westward toward Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café, adding nearly a mile of new path for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy.
For residents who live in the neighborhoods west of the Chinworth Bridge, the extension brings families safe access from their homes to the growing trail system in the Warsaw community.
The project started as a vision from HELP Kosciusko’s quality-of-place committee.
"This extension will provide connection to our smaller communities, adding more opportunities for physical exercise, while hopefully attracting visitors. It’s the result of hard work, collaboration and the dedication of multiple organizations, community members and volunteers. A countywide trail system will be a tremendous asset to our community,” said Kosciusko County Community Coordinator Amy Roe.
The next phase of the Chinworth Trail extension is slated to carry the path westward from the Crazy Egg Cafe parking lot to Atwood, according to the release. Engineering and inspection services were led by Triad Associates (now part of VS Engineering) and construction by Niblock Excavating.
For more updates on HELP Kosciusko, visit www.kcgov.com and follow HELP Kosciusko on Facebook @HELPKosciusko.
HELP from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) supports communities directly by building capacity, creating a peer network system between communities participating in the program, developing a strategic investment plan and providing access to set-aside funding. HELP is rooted in four pathways: advancing e-connectivity, promoting community wellness, enhancing quality of place and strengthening local economies.
