By Jenny Johnston
The nature trail behind Briarcliff Elementary was re-designed and lengthened last fall. The original mulch trail was established in the mid 90’s, but the upkeep was difficult as the mulch deteriorated and washed away during storms. The trail was also overtaken by brush, to where it was only a foot wide, and in some places even difficult to follow.
Briarcliff Community Alliance in cooperation with the Kansas City Park’s Department, secured the funding for this brand new trail. It was widened to more than five feet wide and nicely paved with asphalt. The nature trail connects to the existing walking trail around Briarcliff Elementary and can be accessed by the new outdoor classroom and the 41st Terrace cul-de-sac. The goal is to eventually lengthen and connect the trail throughout different parts of the community.
The school children are very excited to use this trail for nature walks and as a way to walk safely to school. Now that winter is over, residents can also enjoy the trail and sit comfortably on the benches while watching the wildlife.
Many thanks to residents Meg Conger, Tim Johnston and City councilmen Ed Ford and Russ Johnson for their involvement in seeing this new trail established in our community. A special thanks to the Kansas City Parks Department and Landscape Architect Richard Allen for their hard work in reconstructing the trail to make it walker-friendly.
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