JES Wellness Path Volunteer Work Day a Success!

On Saturday, July 27^th the Jericho Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee held a workday to rebuild the Wellness Path around the Jericho Elementary School (JES). With the help of committee members and community volunteers, we were able to widen, grade, and resurface the entire trail. A huge thanks to all of the volunteers who came out as we would not have been able to do this without you!

Our hope is that this will provide a better recreation surface for all users in all conditions and keep a key community connection in top shape. The new gravel should reduce muddy spots during the spring and the added width should allow users to pass each other without having to leave the path. We encourage all users to get out and enjoy the path especially now while the gravel is fresh and needs lots of traffic to help it pack down and smooth out!

In addition to being a year-round asset for the students at the elementary school, the recreation path is a key community connection that links several neighborhoods together while allowing users to avoid busy roads. For those not familiar with the Wellness Path or the connections it offers we encourage you to view the town trail map and go explore! Connections from the JES Wellness Path include the Sunny View Dr and the Griswold St neighborhoods. From the Griswold neighborhood, users can access the Jericho Town Forest via the Ross Ln entrance where there are miles of wooded trails to experience. Additionally, once in the Town forest, there is easy access to the neighborhoods off Packard Rd via the Starbird Rd exit.