Riverbend Trails at Gardiner Park
The Mission
Create a sustainable multi use trail system for Gardiner Park located at the Town of Gardiner property behind the Transfer Station.
Where?
The proposed multi use trails would be located at Gardiner Park on the Town of Gardiner property behind the Gardiner Transfer Station ( 131 Steves Lane Gardiner, NY )
Gardiner Park is a parcel referred in the Comprehensive Plan as an area of 87 acres, with significant Wallkill River frontage, forested hills, open meadows, a winding stream & panoramic views of the Shawangunk Ridge.
Unknown to many in the town this property offers stunning views and numerous options for outdoor recreation. It is a local gem begging for use by the community.
Why?
Provide community members access to this town property for hiking, mountain biking, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor non-motorized recreational activities. This will help the Town to fulfill two prominent Comprehensive Plan goals:
Reserve open mountain areas and much of the river valleys for public enjoyment. (Goal B-2)
Improve public access to recreation areas via publicly owned lands.(Goal B-5)
How?
The proposed multi use trails project will be completed through a coordinated partnership between the Town of Gardiner, Gardiner Parks and Recreation, Gardiner Climate Smart, Gardiner Trail Alliance, Fats in the Cats, volunteers from the community and other area organizations.
A phased project plan is being used to ensure the project is setup for success both in the immediate term but for many years to come.