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We are still
fundraising to make
improvements to the Trail
Concord's
Historic Millpond
In 1971, residents were concerned and painted over the slogan emblazoned
on the side of building, "Asleep at the switch? Not by a Dam Site.”
Good signage all along the
Trail
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Call-to-Action Letter of
Support! March, 2009
If you travel the Falling
Waters Trail, then you will love the improvements that the
village of Concord has planned. The historic bridge at the
Millpond Scenic Corridor could be improved, restrooms
installed, parking improved and a fishing platform created.
The DNR tells us that the time is right, a plan for this
Concord Millpond Park has been drafted, and now we need your
letters of support for the project.
Please use the sample letter
here and send your words of support to the Concord Parks &
Recreation and to the MI Department of Natural Resources for
inclusion in the grant application to the DNR.
A Quiet Corridor Featuring Jackson County, Michigan's Natural
Attributes
The
Falling Waters Trail is a major east-west component of the Jackson County
Regional Trail plan, connecting Cascades, Ella Sharp, Lime Lake and
Swains Lake parks in south-central Michigan’s Jackson County with the
city of Jackson. The Trail has been dedicated as a Jackson County Park.
The
mission of the Friends of the Falling Waters Trail, a 501c3 nonprofit
organization, is to raise funds and public awareness for the development
and improvement of the Falling Waters Trail County Park. We have received
overwhelming support from citizens in the Jackson, Concord and Spring
Arbor areas. We hope you will join them in supporting the construction
of the Falling Waters Trail.
 Linking Communities
Through Non-Motorized
Trails:
The
Falling Waters Trail is a 10.5 mile linear non-motorized County Park
based on the old Michigan Central railroad bed. It runs between Weatherwax Drive and the Village of Concord, Michigan. This Trail
connects Summit, Spring Arbor and Concord townships and crosses Lime
Lake on an old
causeway. It connects at its east end to Jackson’s Inter City Trail
which continues east three miles into downtown Jackson. You will find
bicycle lanes painted throughout the city for safe cycling.
FFWT announces its
first Marathon running event set for Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Click here for more
details!
The Friends
of the Falling Waters Trail commend our President, Todd Zeller, in his
selection by the Jackson Citizen Patriot as the 2008 Citizen of the
Year. His dedication to the project over 15 years have paid off in one
of the finest railtrails in Michigan. Todd was also recognized by
Jackson Nonprofit Support Center as 2007 Volunteer Superstar.
Friends of the Falling Waters Trail
c/o Jackson County Parks
1992 Warren Ave
Jackson MI 49203
Email:
info@fallingwatertrail.org
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Family
friendly fun
Dogs on a leash are
welcome
Enjoy the Lime
Lakes Scenic Causeway, one of many water features along the Trailway
Skates and rollerblades encouraged! |
