#3 Parks along Greenways

400 Quail Road,Longmont CO 80501

23 April, 2021

Description

#3 Parks along Greenways -celebrate Longmont's 150th birthday celebration by bike! As Longmont extended South of the river and the railroad, neighborhoods and parks were developed, followed by City amenities, including pools, the Museum, tennis courts and public art. By this time, greenways became part of the planning process and were integrated in the plans to connect the residents to the parks, schools and more. Out and back ride 100% on greenway/bike path. Parks visited: Quail Campus, Sandstone Ranch, Kanemoto, and Lefthand Creek. Mileage: 20. Rain/snow date: Saturday, April 24, 9:15 AM. All tours guided by former City of Longmont Parks Project Manager and author Paula Fitzgerald and Traffic Safety Coordinator and former Art in Public Places Administrator lauren greenfield. For more information about Longmont: Stories of our Parks by Paula Fitzgerald or to purchase the book, https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/News/News/11396/1120?backlist=%2Fdepartments%2Fdepartments-n-z%2Fparks-open-space-and-trails%2Fdirectory-of-parks-trails%2Fsandstone-ranch. • All rides are FREE for Longmont residents (cost for non-residents? If so, how do we do that? – up to you) • For all rides: Per County COVID restrictions: 12 participants, with waitlist. If you sign up for more than one tour and are a no-show, you will automatically be deleted from your next ride. May request a slot through my email, place permitting. • Participants will be provided with waivers on day of event. • Bicycles must be in good working condition. If in doubt, please take bike to a bicycle shop before the ride. • Safety checks will be done as a group. Please be prepared with spare tube (for your tire size) in case you have a flat (we can help, but will not provide a spare tube if one is needed). If your bicycle is deemed unsafe to ride, you will not be able to participate in the group ride (for everyone’s safety). • All participants will receive a bicycle map and will have opportunity get personal autograph if you bring your copy of “Longmont – Stories of our Parks” with you or provide it at the end. • Wear: comfortable, appropriate biking clothes, HELMET, MASK (required); preferred shoes without laces. • Bring: water, snack.