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ABOUT
Several committees have spearheaded an effort to bring a Park Trail to Walnut, Illinois. The proposed 4+ mile trail is broken down into three construction phases, which you can view below.
Note: Trail lines may not actually depict the actual trail plan. Map is best viewed on Desktop.
Map
PHASES
PHASE ONE
TRAIL
The path would begin at Main Street in downtown Walnut to the Ross Preserve on Rt. 92.
LENGTH
1.40 miles
TRAIL
The next step would be connecting the Ross Preserve to the Walnut Park District.
LENGTH
1.26 miles
PHASE TWO
PHASE THREE
TRAIL
The trail concludes by connecting the Walnut Park District back to Main Street.
LENGTH
1.49 miles
FAQ
PROPOSED PATH
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FAQ
Who is organizing?
This project is being organized by the Walnut Park District, Working on Walnut Sports and Recreation Committee and the Blue Raider Foundation.
How can I donate?
There are several ways you can donate to the cause, whether it be land, equipment and/or monetary. Monetary donations can be sent to: Blue Raider Foundation, PO Box 393, Walnut, Illinois 61376. Please note that it's for the Park Trail in the memo line.
Why a trail?
The purpose of the Walnut Park Trail is to connect the diverse Park District properties with the many amenities of Walnut, including the downtown. Park Trails are a positive impact to a community because of their health, transportation, economic and environmental benefits.
How will it be funded?
We are actively seeking and applying for grants and also accepting donations, sponsorships and memorials.
GALLERY
GALLERY
AFTER
DONATE
DONATE
Currently, we are taking donations by mail, but are exploring online options. You can mail donations to: Blue Raider Foundation, PO Box 393, Walnut, Illinois 61376. Please note that it's for the Park Trail in the memo line.
QUESTIONS
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QUESTIONS?
Contact us below
CONTACT US
James Schoff, Treasurer
Blue Raider Foundation
Phone: 815-303-3010
Corey Peterson, Director
Walnut Park District
Phone: 815-303-1133
E-mail: parktrail@walnutillinois.com
ORGANIZERS
Blue Raider Foundation
RESOURCES
Tri-Fold Brochure: View Here
Walnut Park District: Facebook Page
WOW: Working on Walnut: Facebook Page
Walnut, Illinois: walnutillinois.com
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