BIKING TO BOARDWALK ON THE FOURTH

Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many folks are already planning their celebrations. For those living in town, bicycling to Boardwalk Park is a terrific option to avoid the holiday traffic. This year, bicycle connectivity is easier than ever! In the last two years, new sections of trail were constructed, improving how visitors and residents move from one area of Windsor to the next, by way of a well-connected trail system.

If you are looking to bike to Boardwalk Park from Windsor's northeast, look no further than the Great Western Trail. The trail connects Windsor and Severance and is a mixed-use paved trail built on the abandoned rail bed of the Great Western Railroad. Previously, there was a disconnect between the Great Western Trail and Boardwalk Park, but a new section of trail was completed over the winter, improving connectivity.

The Poudre River Trail serves as another option for heading to Boardwalk Park. The trail serves a central tie connecting Windsor's eastside with its westside. If headed to Boardwalk Park by way of the Poudre River Trail, take it to Eastman Park and then head north on 7th Street, using the on-street dedicated bike lanes that were repaved and restriped in 2021.

The #2 Ditch Trail is another east-towest connection that can be used as a way to get to Boardwalk Park on the Fourth of July. Thanks to a new section of trail that was completed near High Hops Brewery in the last two years, the #2 Ditch Trail extends from Colorado Blvd. all the way to Boardwalk Park.

Admittedly, there are sections of Windsor that are yet-to-be connected to the overall trail system. Several variables impact the completion of future trails. Negotiating with developers, easement acquisition and funding are some of the ongoing roadblocks.

Learn more about Windsor's Open Space & Trails and to see the overall Open Space & Trails Strategic Plan, by visiting recreationliveshere.com/ OpenSpace

For an online map of Windsor, visit gis.windsorgov.com/maps.