New bridge going in at Veterans Park Pond small loop trail

If you walked on the trail around Veterans Park pond when it was built, you were able to make a small loop just around the pond shores. When the pond was extended, that trail was cut off by the City.

With the City Council’s approval to purchase a pedestrian bridge at their October meeting, walkers will soon again be able to take the shorter loop.

Council members approved purchasing a Continental 60 foot by 10 foot pedestrian truss bridge. The bridge purchase includes engineering of abutments by Contech Engineered Solutions. City Manager Kevin Self said when Veterans Park Pond was extended, a part of the walking trail was lost and a bridge was needed to reconnect the trail.