The east-side Boardman Lake Trail was completed in October 2005. The vision for this trail is a pathway around Boardman Lake that will grant easy access to the public library, Medalie and Hull Parks, and city neighborhoods. The completed Boardman Lake Trail will connect to the TART Trail and eventually connect to trails in the Boardman Valley and beyond.
Key Historical Dates of the Boardman Lake Trail- 1972 - The Traverse City Regional Planning Commission recommends a trail around Boardman Lake and along the Boardman River.
- 1992 - A steering committee is formed to begin planning trail.
- 1997 - Several property owners sign easements to advance trail development.
- 1998 - TART Trails, Inc. is formed as 4 individual trail groups unite. TART Trails, Inc. includes the Boardman Lake Trail, the Leelanau Trail, the TART Trail and the Vasa Pathway.
- 2002 - Public meeting is held on trail design and a Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant is applied for.
- 2002 - The final easement for the trail is obtained.
- 2002 -The City of Traverse City received word of a $500,000 Grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the East-Side Boardman Lake Trail, connecting Hull Park to Medalie Park on South Airport Road.
- 2005 - Summer construction for East-side trail.
- 2005 - In October, the east-side trail was open to the public!
Boardman Lake Trail News
[10/18/2005] Boardman Lake Trail ribbon cutting on Oct. 21st
[07/20/2005] Construction begins on the east side Boardman Lake Trail
[04/7/2003] Boardman Trail gets funding
[12/16/2002] East Side Boardman Lake Trail gets Funded
[07/30/02] July 30 Boardman Lake Trail Public Meeting
[03/02/02] TART Receives Land Easement from Lear Corp.
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