Owen Park Trail Project

In September 2017, the Republic Parks & Recreation Department was awarded a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for the Owen Park Trail Project in the amount of $73,784.00.  The main component of this project is the construction of an approximate .67 mile, asphalt surface trail with a connector path to the existing playground.  The trail portion was completed in June 2018!  The project scope also includes the addition of several new amenities including park benches, trashcans, pet waste station, trailhead signage, landscaping, and trees.  The total project expense is estimated to be $144,438.00. 

ESTIMATED Project Timeline
Environmental (NEPA) Review Submission - Completed October 2017
Environmental Review Complete/Notice to Proceed - Received November 2017
Apply for Land Disturbance Permit - In Process - February 2018
Documents Prepared for Formal Bidding of Trail Construction Contractor - Completed February 2018
DNR Approval of Formal Bidding Documents - Received February 15, 2018
Formal Bidding Process (Minimum Three Weeks) - Bid Deadline March 13, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.
DNR Approval of Selected Trail Contractor - Approved March 21, 2018
City Council Approval of Selected Trail Contractor - Approved April 3, 2018 
Trail Excavation - Completed May 2018
Trail Subsurface, Paving - Completed June 2018
Trail Edging/Dirt Work - Completed July/August 2018
New Signage, Amenities, Landscaping Added - August-October 2018
New Trees Planted - October/November 2018

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Park Hours

• 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Amenities

• 10 Acre Park
• Playground Equipment
• Picnic Tables
• Paved Parking Area
• Paved Trail

Directions

• If traveling on Highway 60, turn east on Hines Street
• Owen Park is located 1.5 miles ahead on your right.