News Release
WARSAW — The public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting for the Chinworth Bridge Trail extension, a significant first step led by the Kosciusko County Park Board as it works to develop a county-wide trail system.
The Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP), Kosciusko and the Parks & Recreation Board will host the ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the pavilion just east of the
Old Chinworth Bridge on West Old Rd 30 in Warsaw.
Part of the Lake City Greenway, the existing Chinworth Trail connects the City-County Athletic Complex to the west side of Warsaw and offers almost two miles of scenic routes, a picnic area, and a canoe and kayak launch along the Tippecanoe River.
This extension will bring the existing trailhead at the historic Chinworth Bridge westward toward Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café, adding nearly a mile of new path for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy.
For residents who live in the neighborhoods west of the Chinworth Bridge, the extension brings families safe access from their homes to the growing trail system in the Warsaw community.
The project started as a vision from HELP Kosciusko’s quality-of-place committee.
“This extension will provide a connection to our smaller communities, adding more opportunities for physical exercise, while hopefully attracting visitors, ” said Kosciusko County Community Coordinator Amy Roe.
It’s the result of hard work, collaboration, and the dedication of multiple organizations, community members, and volunteers, Roe said.
“A county-wide trail system will be a tremendous asset to our community,” she said.
Commissioner Cary Groninger and Park Board President Rob Bishop will speak at the ribbon-cutting.
The next phase of the Chinworth Trail extension is slated to continue the path westward to Atwood.
Engineering and inspection services were led by Triad Associates (now part of VS Engineering) and construction by Niblock Excavating.
For more updates on HELP Kosciusko, visit www.kcgov.com and follow HELP Kosciusko on
Facebook @HELPKosciusko.
