For those of us who choose to walk the Volunteer Park (ballpark) Nature Trail on an almost daily basis, I would like to express our gratitude for the work that our city crew and volunteers have done to keep this accessible to us.
The plowing of the trail by Todd White in the past and the city crew this year has been noticed. Walking on unplowed snowpack causes knee and ankle twisting and pain for some of us.
We’ve also noticed there is enough snow for skiers to still use the trail as well.
Meeting up with friends to walk and catch up or even using the walk time to listen to podcasts or music are how I’ve seen the trail used. To be able to safely walk dogs off-leash as well has been a true benefit to the dog lovers of Wrangell.
It is amazing that with the two trails and the ability to access them multiple ways, one can walk the trails and never see others that we know are out on the trail by seeing their vehicles in the parking lot.
I also love that the sledding hill is made available and our children are encouraged to pursue outdoor recreation safely. I’m not sure where the lights for the area came from, but kudos to the provider.
Whether walking, skiing or sledding, I would encourage Wrangell to get outside.
-- Diana Nore
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