A new 200-metre trail linking Schikurski Park and the Glaser Trail is moving ahead in Creston.
The Town said in a press release that the new link will make it safer, easier and more enjoyable for people to walk and bike between two of the city’s “most popular outdoor spaces”.
The connection will create a legal, permanent route between the two recreational areas, which are currently not directly linked by a public pathway.
“This project is all about making it safer and easier for people to get around and enjoy the outdoors,” said Mayor Arnold DeBoon.
The trail is part of the town’s Trails Master Plan and aligns with the Official Community Plan, which encourages active transportation and improved community connectivity.
The town said the new route will better link Schikurski Park with nearby neighbourhoods and surrounding recreation spaces.
“This is the kind of project that makes a real difference in people’s daily lives,” DeBoon added.
“It helps connect our community to nature, recreation, and each other in a simple and lasting way.”
Construction is expected to begin this summer and take about one month to complete, depending on weather and site conditions.
The Creston Valley Rotary Club is leading construction, with support from the Creston Valley Trails Society.
The trail will be built as an urban-style gravel path designed for walking, cycling, and accessibility use, including wheelchairs and strollers.
Work will include brush clearing, minor grading, installation of ground cloth, and gravel placement and compaction to create a year-round surface.
Once complete, the town said the connection will form part of a broader effort to expand Creston’s active transportation network.
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