On Monday, March 17th we celebrated the completion of a new 1.5-mile section of the Cedar Creek Parks Trail in Leo-Cedarville, completed along Halter Road and Hosler Road, from Hursh Road to Center St/St Rd 1. Then we broke ground on a .5 mile trail extension that will connect from Halter Road to North Metea Park along Hursh Road and a new trail in the Town of Grabill from the western town limits to the Leo-Grabill Sports Complex.
“This trail represents true collaboration with so many partners working over the last seven years to accomplish this 5-mile trail connecting two main street communities and five parks. It will be a great destination trail and is planned to tie into the whole system one day using the Union Chapel Trail that will extend from Diebold to South Metea Park,” stated Executive Director Kent Castleman.
The Cedar Creek Parks Trail projects represent a significant investment in the community, totaling nearly $5.4 million. Funding for the initiative has been made possible through contributions from multiple stakeholders, including $796,489 from Leo-Cedarville, $1.5 million from the Allen County Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board, $1,776,238 million from the Allen County Commissioners, $200,000 from Grabill, and $1,125,000 from Allen County Council. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to enhancing local parks and recreational opportunities, fostering connectivity, and improving the quality of life for residents.
