Rivercrest Park - Hillsborough River Trail Dedication

South Seminole Heights is having a dedication of their section of the Hillsborough River Greenway


"Tampa, FL June 10, 2005 - On Saturday, June 18, 2005, neighbors from South Seminole Heights will join Mayor Iorio and other dignitaries at 9 a.m. to officially open a section of the Hillsborough River Greenway. Bicyclists, walkers, strollers, rollerbladers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to attend the event at Rivercrest Park, located at 4802 N. River Boulevard, and experience the trail while learning more about the City's growing greenways and trails program.

The new eight foot-wide asphalt trail adds another 0.68 miles to the city's Ross J. Ferlita Greenways and Trails System. The Hillsborough River Greenway, as currently planned, includes over 65 miles off-road and on-road trails that will extend north to Lowry Park, east to Sulphur Springs and south to the downtown Riverwalk at the North Boulevard Bridge.

This network of trails will provide natural resource protection, recreational opportunities, open space, and a means of alternative transportation. By working in partnership with residents and the community, the city’s greenway system links parks and open spaces by safe, well-maintained recreational corridors compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. "

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