(Longview, TX) Longview will soon have an additional 9,200 feet of recreational trail when the Paul G. Boorman Trail Phase 2 officially opens at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 5. The public is invited to tour the trail and attend the ribbon cutting ceremony, which will take place at the trailhead located at 2422 H.G. Mosley Parkway.
Running alongside Grace Creek, the Paul G. Boorman Trail Phase 2 stretches uninterrupted from Loop 281 to Fairmont Street, including an underpass at H.G. Mosley Parkway. Phase 1 of the trail continues from Fairmont Street to U.S. 80. In total, the trail is approximately 15,000 linear feet, or 2.85 miles. There are five main trail entrances: 121 Summers Drive near Loop 281; 2422 H.G. Mosley Parkway; 1505 Princeton Avenue near Fairmont Street; 200 Bill Owens Pkwy at Lois Jackson Park; and 919 W. Marshall Ave.
According to Director of Community Services Laura Hill, “The expansion of the trail is a wonderful asset for the Longview park system; trails are almost always near the top of our resident surveys. This particular section of trail is going to be a beautiful setting for daily recreation and special events.”
The trail is named for former City employee Paul Boorman. During his 25 years with the City of Longview, Boorman served in various roles including Parks and Recreation Division Manager and Director of Community Services.
More information about the Paul G. Boorman Trail:
Phase 1: From U.S. 80 to Fairmont Street, approximately 5,840 feet
- Parking available at 919 W. Marshall Ave and 200 Bill Owens Pkwy.
- Designed by KSA Engineers. Constructed by East Texas Bridge of Longview for $1,677,532.
- Funds totaling $1,276,022 were provided by the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program Grant. Remaining funds provided by early debt retirement.
- Project began in July 2006 and was completed in June 2007.
Phase 2: From Fairmont Street to Loop 281, approximately 9,200 feet
- Parking available at 1505 Princeton Ave., 2422 HG Mosley Pkwy, and 121 Summers Dr.
- Phase 2 includes two pedestrian bridges that cross Grace Creek.
- Designed by KSA Engineers. Constructed by Northstar Construction of Ft. Worth for $3,149,388.
- Funds provided by the May 2007 Capital Improvement Bond election.
- Project began in June 2009 and was completed in November 2010.
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