Community Recreation, Fitness and Parks

Sector Success Story

Trail Improvement Plan

West Virginia Botanic Garden Inc.

The Main Goal
Improve trail to allow better and safer access to community members

The Purpose
By improving the trail at the botanical garden, it allows for more access to the wonderful outdoor scenery. They built bridges, boardwalks, and other general trail improvements, like signs. Giving accessibility to everyone.

Bridge put over lower Tibbs Run Crossing

Signage Improvement and more comprehensive

75,000 Community members impacted by improved access

Project Outcomes

Environmental Changes

Created physical and observable change to the built and social environment at West Virginia Botanic Garden

Building Capacity

Signage is made more comprehensive to reduce anxiety and restore confidence in engaging in outdoor recreation space. Improved access for those with disabilities, the elderly, and those with anxiety.

The Bottom Line

This project has helped elevate the West Virginia Botanical Garden. The new signage has helped the feel be more botanical and polished, while also improving access to all visitors, especially the elderly and those with disabilities. They plan on continuing upkeep of the trail and future improvements as needed.