The Great Redwood Trial-Ukiah Linear Park Master Plan
Introduction
In June 2020, what previously had been known as “The Rail Trail” was officially designated a park by the Ukiah City Council and renamed The Great Redwood Trail – Ukiah (GRT-Ukiah). The GRT- Ukiah is currently built at 1.8-miles long; this unique linear park that runs alongside the trail spans the city limits of Ukiah at 3 miles long and roughly 100 feet wide.
With the new designation in place, the City of Ukiah, working with Walk & Bike Mendocino, began the process of developing a Master Plan for the GRT- Ukiah. The Master Plan will serve as a guiding document for the park and help determine the current and future needs of the GRT- Ukiah. As funding becomes available, the Master Plan will also help guide decisions regarding what facilities and amenities, from benches and murals to dog parks and pollinator gardens, are added as the park develops.
Today, the trail is used by pedestrians, joggers and cyclists for exercise and recreation, and by office professionals on a lunchtime stroll. It is already the centerpiece of a growing active transportation network throughout Ukiah, that will in the coming decade connect to Sonoma County to the South and Humboldt County to the North.
Vision
An inclusive and connected linear park, recreation, and active transportation trail system that encourages opportunities for health and wellness, building community, and joy to the Ukiah Community and Mendocino County.
Author:
Patrice Mascolo
Resource Date:
January 4, 2021
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