Construction Begins On New Paved Walking Trail In Walnut Hill

June 24, 2016

Construction is now underway on a  new paved public walking trail in Walnut Hill.

As we reported in late 2015, the Escambia County Commission and the Escambia County School Board reached a 25-year agreement to allow the construction of the path near the Walnut Hill Community Center (also known as the Ruritan Building) on Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.

The asphalt walking path will be exactly one-quarter mile in length and will be eight feet wide. The path will be fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Benches and picnic tables will also be installed along walking path.

The property belongs to the Escambia County School Board, while the community walking path will be constructed by Escambia County Parks and Recreation under the agreement.

NorthEscambia.com photos/graphic, click to enlarge.


Comments

2 Responses to “Construction Begins On New Paved Walking Trail In Walnut Hill”

  1. Safety on June 25th, 2016 7:21 am

    Hopefully they make it where the people can feel safe for the good folks of the community that will use it and appreciate it and keep the trash out. And have it where it’s not a hangout spot for the the young and homeless. It’s a great thing for the community so we need to take care of it.

    #SAFETY FIRST

  2. Mike on June 24th, 2016 1:34 am

    Beautiful.

    But, watch out for bears! :D

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News