Surfaced path at Creekside Nature Area
Summary
A local builder wants to donate a 1.16-mile, 8-foot-wide surfaced path around Creekside Nature Area — worth roughly $60,000-$100,000 — at no cost to the city. The board approved it in two phases so residents can weigh in before the scenic creek side is changed.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city beyond routine trail maintenance — the whole thing is donated.
Walkers, runners, dog owners, cross-country teams, and anyone using the park gets a firmer, muddier-season-friendly surface.
Some users worry the east side along the creek could lose its natural feel if Phase 2 goes forward.
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