Ribbon cuttings for Marble Falls hike-and-bike trail system at Westside, Falls Creek
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Though citizens and visitors alike have been enjoying the first phases of the city’s hike-and-bike trail system, the city of Marble Falls will officially open it during a ribbon cutting March 1.
The way the city is conducting the ceremony, however, makes it extraordinary.
Officials have decided to have two ribbon cuttings at two different parks at the same time. One will be at Westside Park, 1610 Second St., and the other at Falls Creek Park, 900 Yett St. The dedications will be at noon with the ribbon cuttings at 12:15 p.m.
“Hike-and-bike trails are commonly in the top five facility needs identified in park master plans across the state and nation,” Parks and Recreations Director Robert Moss said. “All of the recent planning processes have consistently identified the need for hike-and-bike trails in Marble Falls. The ribbon cutting is an opportunity to experience and enjoy our newest facilities.”
When Moss was hired as the city’s first parks and recreation director, near the top of his to-do list was to create a trail system.
The first phase of the system starts in Falls Creek Park, crosses over Avenue N and eventually leads into West Side Park.
Other phases for the system go around Marble Falls Middle School, Mormon Mill and eventually back to Falls Creek Park to link the trail.
Parks and recreation commissioners want to add other things to the trail such as bars to do chin-ups and other obstacles, water stations and lights so citizens have flexibility for their workouts.
“The new trail is awesome,” Moss said. “It’s only the beginning.”
Local health services and product providers will hand out goodies and information during the event.
Moss said the ribbon cuttings are a way for commissioners, city hall, the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. and volunteers to celebrate a big moment for residents.
“The addition of trails indicates a focus on quality of life and good health,” he said. “(We want to) recognize efforts to meet the needs of and to improve the quality of life in Marble Falls. I want everyone to know about our trails and assist in getting the word out. Hopefully, this celebration will do just that.”
jfierro@thepicayune.com