Footprint In The Park!
Pouring the foundation for the Elizabeth Sugden Broughton Community Building to be completed by and open for events in July 2019. Many businesses, organizations and other supporters of The Broughton Foundation have graciously offered to make a financial gift or contribution in kind in support of this project. To make a financial gift, please put “ESB Building” on the memo line and send it to the Marietta Community Foundation.
Gifts to help maintain trails, grounds, picnic shelters and other areas of The Park should be marked “Park Maintenance” and sent to the Marietta Community Foundation.
Construction & Other News!
Please be advised that construction of the new Elizabeth Sugden Broughton Community Building is underway in the Pavilion and parking areas and that other projects are currently in progress.
Building construction has made it necessary to close the trailhead of the Orange trail near the Pavilion. Hikers and MTBikers can access the Orange Trail from other trails. A grand opening for the new building is planned for July 2019.
Other News
- Improvements are being made to both ends of the bridge on the Devola Multi-Use Trail.
- Signs have been placed along St. Rt. 821 for the bicycle crossing at the main entrance to The Park.
- Trees were planted the upper side of the Devola trail, close to the Eagle Scout project of Blue Birdhouses. Trees were planted by volunteers Judy Lewis and Roger Kalter.
Start preparing for the Annual Cabin Fever Run in February 2019! Watch for details.