Maryland department of natural resources supports the city of westminster by submitting a proposal for land and water conservation funds to be used to develop phase I of a trail network development at…

The National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR) to develop a trail network at Wakefield Valley Park in Westminster, Maryland. The project will establish approximately 2.51 miles of 10-foot-wide trails and 0.83 miles of 12-foot-wide trails, including three pedestrian bridges and ADA-accessible pathways. The funding will support site clearing, demolition, sediment control, grading, and stormwater management to create a recreational amenity for the growing population of Westminster and Carroll County. As the prime awardee, MD DNR will oversee the project and may collaborate with sub-recipients like local governments or nonprofit organizations to execute this multi-year initiative. The award date is October 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028.

Maryland department of natural resources supports the city of westminster by submitting a proposal for land and water conservation funds to be used to develop phase I of a trail network development at wakefield valley park which is a former golf course in the city of westminster. IT will establish about 2.51 miles of 10 foot wide trails and 0.83 miles of 12 foot wide trails including three pedestrian bridges and ADA pathways. This project will include clearing and demolition and sediment control as well as grading and stormwater management. New trails will provide a recreational amenity to the growing population of westminster and to wider carroll county and beyond. Trails will also provide accessible routes to future recreational amenities anticipated for development at this park.