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Update on trail work in the park from Joshua Thompson, Parks and Facilities Superintendent for Ames Parks and Recreation. Photo from August 20.
The project consists of removing the ten-foot-wide asphalt path and replacing with a twelve-foot-wide concrete path. All path connections from Harrison Road, Edgewater Circle, and Stonebrook/Fletcher Avenue will be replaced as well.
Work that has been completed to this point include grading of the soil along the path edges, grinding of the asphalt that will be used for the sub-base, perimeter sub-drain installation along particular portions of the paths, and culvert section replacement in two areas of the park.
I spoke with the contractor this morning and the plan going forward is to start grading the sub-base tomorrow in preparation for the concrete forming crew that will be onsite on Friday. They plan to start pouring concrete next week. Once the concrete is poured, pavement markings and signage will be added to provide direction for bikers and pedestrians.
The contractor has ten weeks to complete the project from when they started on August 11. That puts completion of the project in late October.
Ada Hayden Trail Closure Scheduled for Aug. 11
Ada Hayden Trail Closure Scheduled for Aug. 11
AMES, Iowa – Trails at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, 5205 Grand Ave., will be closed for the Trail Improvement Project beginning Monday, Aug. 11, weather permitting. All hard-surface trails will be closed during construction. The project is anticipated to take 10 weeks.
The project includes removing and replacing the 10-foot-wide asphalt trail with a 12-foot-wide concrete path. It also includes replacing the path connections to Edgewater Court, Fletcher Avenue, and Stonebrooke Road.
“Replacing the asphalt with a wider concrete path will provide a more durable and enjoyable experience for all park users, improving accessibility and safety for all,” said Joshua Thompson, Parks and Facilities Superintendent. “We appreciate the community’s patience during the construction period.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore other area trails during the closure, including Inis Grove Park, Moore Memorial Park, East River Valley Park, Daley Park Greenbelt, and Munn Woods. The north parking lot, fishing pier, boat ramp, and Upland Trail will remain open and accessible during construction.
The Ames Parks and Recreation Department manages 40 parks and offers approximately 200 athletic, aquatic, instructional and wellness programs. For more information, go to the Parks and Recreation homepage at www.amesparkrec.org or call the Community Center at 515.239.5350.
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Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park
The Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park is a group of citizens who appreciate the variety of opportunities provided by the park and wish to help assure its continued success.
Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park Mission:
Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park Mission:
To partner with community members and city government to enhance the park’s natural environment
To support public awareness, educational programs, and research efforts
To secure supplemental financial resources that may be used by the City of Ames for projects selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission and approved by the City Council
To build connections between recreation, learning, and appropriate public use of the park
To develop a network of supporters and volunteers to assist with management, restoration, and protection.
The Friends group was incorporated as a non-profit organization on July 8, 2010, and was approved as a 501(c)3 organization by the Internal Revenue Service soon after. It elected its first Board of Directors on August 5, 2010.
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