Park Improvements In Lebanon
The Program
The Wengert Park is a new park along the 6A phase of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. This park connects two sections of the 14 miles trail system and will feature a Traffic Safety Garden. This garden will be a mini-town with bike lanes so kids can practice their safe cycling and pedestrian skills. Groundbreaking held April 2023 with completion in 2024.
The Partners
- Lebanon County Planning
- City of Lebanon County of Lebanon
- Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
- Lebanon Valley Conservancy
REACH Team in Action
Working with local government partners, the REACH team offered design consultations, partner building, grant support and on-going reference to develop the resources within the park. In summer 2022, we worked with Masters in Public Health interns to complete park interviews and assessments to best support the work of this park.The program
Liberty Trail Park LTP is a new park beside the City Hall Building in a pedestrian alleyway. The park will feature greenway and stormwater practices, native plants, art, seating and improved lighting. It is a corridor to the downtown business district, two schools and next to City buildings.
The Impact
The uplift of two build environment projects that will impact the entire county.
REACH Team in Action
Working with local government partners, the REACH team served on the design committee supporting elements and designs that support the Hispanic/Latino community with access to corridors and culturally appropriate signage and art. Work will begin in 2023 with completion at the end of 2024.
