LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Parks and Recreation Department and the Great Plains Trails Network (GPTN) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate the completion of a new trail bridge.
Attendees are asked to meet on the GPTN Connector Bridge at the intersection of the Rock Island Trail and Jamaica North Trail. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.
“This project was identified as a high priority in the 2021 Wilderness Park master plan based on public input regarding park priorities, and it is truly an exciting enhancement for our park visitors,” said Allison Speicher, Parks and Recreation trails and natural resources coordinator. “The upgrades make Wilderness Park more welcoming and accessible for everyone and ensures that all visitors can enjoy a safer, more inclusive experience as they explore the beauty of the park.”
The former railroad trestle bridge between Wilderness Park trail markers 50 and 51 had been under renovations since May 2024, and it now connects the Rock Island Trail at Densmore Park to Wilderness Park. Improvements include new concrete decking, railings and a quarter mile of connecting trail through Wilderness Park…