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Shelby County Parks and Recreation… a network of parks and greenspaces that represent the spirit of our citizens – a commitment to a rich quality of life through healthy, active, engaged neighborhoods.

Shelby County residents… some have utilized the parks system for decades – a strong sense of community pride in the parks – recognizing the contributions such a facility brings to the community – identifying the diverse number of activities as a strength – worthy of financial support – priorities viewed as urgent and important – parks serves everyone – some supportive of capital campaign.

Shelby County Parks Foundation… established in 2011 to play major role in maintaining, enhancing and expanding our parks.

$30,000 needed for grant

March 9, 2019 by shelbyparksfoundation

An announcement was made in January that the Shelby County Parks Foundation needed $100,000 to match a Recreational Trails Program matching grant. The grant to be used for Phase 3 of the Greenway Trail. The community responded – $71,315 has been donated by individuals and businesses! Volunteer consultant Clay Cottongim said six of the donations … Continue reading $30,000 needed for grant

Greenway Trail matching grant

January 25, 2019 by shelbyparksfoundation

Shelby County Parks Foundation has received its third $100,000 Recreational Trails Program matching grant to continue the Greenway Trail project. Cash donations are now being sought to match the grant, which will fund Phase 3 of the trail that provides accessible paths along Clear Creek. The Recreational Trails Program is funded by the U.S. Department … Continue reading Greenway Trail matching grant

Phase I trail extended

June 22, 2018 by shelbyparksfoundation

The Greenway Trail started with Phase I off North Seventh Street, across from the Serenity Center, traveling to the bridge at East Main. Now the trail, that did end at the bridge/Stratton Park loops back to Main Street underneath the East Washington bridge. The expansion was paid for by City of Shelbyville through the restaurant … Continue reading Phase I trail extended

Phase II Greenway Trail

June 20, 2018 by shelbyparksfoundation

Greenway Trail Phase II is now open to the public… hikers, bikers, walkers, runners, baby strollers, wheelchairs! The blacktopped trail along Clear Creek was funded by a $100,000 Federal Recreational Trails Grant and $100,000 in private donations to match the grant. The recent third annual Parks Pedal Party lured 31 adult riders for either a … Continue reading Phase II Greenway Trail

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