River Bend TrailThe River Bend Trail is the new name of the three-phase trail plan of the River District Development Foundation of Merrill. Phase 1 plans are underway to establish a recreational trail that will connect the downtown area west to the MARC and Council Grounds State Park.
The trail's length is approximately 2.5 miles long, extending westward following the Wisconsin River. The plan calls for the trail to utilize, at times, the abandoned rail track. The map and plan of the Phase 1 trail project is now available. The foundation received a technical assistance grant from the National Park Service to assist in the development of the westside trail plan. |
The National Park Service meets with members of the River District Development Foundation in downtown Merrill to begin the planning process.
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The River Bend Trail of Merrill
The new River Bend Trail of Merrill brochure and map are now available. They can be picked-up at the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce located at 705 North Center Avenue and are available in the Visitors Center foyer which is open 24/7.
Capital Campaign
The capital campaign will kick-off for Phase 1 of the River Bend Trail in early 2013. The River District Development of Merrill Foundation has hired Phil Valitchka Public Relations, LLC. to assist with capital campaign.
The official capital campaign kick-off is scheduled for April 6, 2013. On-line donations to the campaign can be made now by clicking on the link below:
The official capital campaign kick-off is scheduled for April 6, 2013. On-line donations to the campaign can be made now by clicking on the link below:
River Bend Trail of Merrill
