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COLLEGE STATION
P. 0 . Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue
May 19, 2000
Mr. Tim Hogsett
Chief:
Grants-In-Aid
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
Dear Tim:
Tet 409 7e4 3500
College Station. TX 77842
Enclosed is a project application for the Texas Recreational Trails Fwid program for Lick Creek
Park in College Station. Lick Creek Park is a 515-acre natural park located along the city's
southeastern boundary. The park was acquired by the city in 1986 and a master plan for the park
was approved by the City Council in February 1998. This master plan includes a total of S.9
miles of trails within the boundaries and provides for linkage to other trails throughout the city.
The proposed trail project has been developed in cooperation with the Brazos Greenways
Council and has received approval of the College Station Parks & Recreation Board and the City
Council. If approved by Tex.as Parks & Wildlife Department, this project will be the first step in
the implementation of the master plan for this significant cultural and natural resource in Brazos
County.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Please contact Ric Ploeger at (979)
7 64-3415 should additional information be required.
Sincerely,
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Director,
Parks & Recreation
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department of Recreation. Park and Tourism Sciences
May 18, 2000
Texas Trails Advisory Board
TPWD, Land Conservation Program
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 787 44
Dear Sir or Madam:
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The City of College Station, in partnership with citizen advisory boards and Texas A&M
University students, has developed a trail project for your consideration. Our proposal rep.resents
a first step toward implementing a master plan foi: Lick Creek Park. the premier narure-based
recreational/educational resource in the College Station/Bryan area.
The groups involved in the master plan, and this specific trail project, feel that:
L the proposed trail has strong community support as evidenced through the process used to
arrive at both the master plan and this project;
2. the proposed trail will serve recreational needs that are unmet by other parks in the region,
parks that are largely developed to serve neighborhoods and athletic groups;
3. the proposed trail is cost effective in that it proposes improvements that are long lived and .
which require little maint.enance; ,
4. the proposed trail would provide benefits related to nature appreciation, exercise, interaction
between friends. family and/or pets, solitude, escape, and ecology-based education;
5. the proposed trail is innovative in the region as we have no large scale nature based trails
with an interpretive component;
6. the proposed trail is pan of a bigger plan to connect trails within Lick Creek Park and to
connect the park to regional greenway system; and
7. a portion of the trail will provide access to individuals who use chair while bridge
connections would provide a basis for a fully accessible trail corridor in the future.
Hopefully all proposal requirements have meet been in the enclosed materials. Please contact
Pete Vanecek or me (979-845-3837) if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Shafer, Ph.D.
Board Member, Brazos Greenways Council
Assistant Professor and Recreation Specialist, Dcpartmenl of Recreation, Park and Tourism
Sciences, Texas A&M University
Room 106 Froncls Hall • College StoHon. Texo~ 77843-2261 • (-409) 845-5411: FAX (409) 845-0446
http://wwwrpts.tamu.sdu
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TEXAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND
PROJECT APPLICATION
DUE JUNE 1, 2000
PROJECT NAME Lick Creek Trail
CITY/COUNTY College Station/Brazos
I. SPONSORJNG ENTITY College Station. Parks and Recreation Department
CONTACT PERSON Pete Vanecek (Park Planner. City of College Station)
(person TPWD may con~.act for further information)
TITLE:.. . ·Park Planner
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MAIUNG ADDRESS Parks and Recreation Dept .. 1000 Krenek Tap Rd.
CITY College Station ST A TE TX ZIP CODE 11.8.4Q
DAYTIME TELEPHONE (979) 764-3412 FAX NO. (979) 764-3737
Authorized Signature Date
2. INTENDED USES (Check One)
• Motorized Use
• Non·motorized Use x
• Combination Motor~Non-motorizcd Uses
3. TYPES OF USE (Check All That Apply)
• Bicycling ~rtion • Jogging/Running x
• Mountain Bicycling • Skating/Skateboarding
• Day Hiking x • Equestrian QOrtion
• Overnight & Long • Motorcycles
Distance Backpacking • All Terrain Off-Road
Walkin~ ~ Vehicles
• Wheckhai~s '1QftiO!J. • Four-wheel Dove Vehicles
• Provisions for Disabilities • Other
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4. PROJECT LENGTH New construction -~27.:....:0~0:....;fi~e:::.:et.._ ___ (miles or feet)
Renovation of existing 6850 feet (miles or feet)
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5. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT. Please provide a clear and concise description of the
proposed project in the Space below. Include a description of the trail length., width, surfacin~. and
configuration (loop, linear, network); trailhead and trailside amenities. Detail all work to be
performed; any right-of-way or easements to be acquired; the relationship between project and any
other work planned or existing; partnerships and/or community ' involvement; and
educationaVinterpretive aspects of the project
The 1998 Lick Creek Puk Master Plan places hiih priority on trail improvements.
1. Brid2es are needed to provide safe access. A major ereelc bisects the park. This creek is a ba"ier
to people who use par!< trails. The creek aJso pr.esents a barrier to future trail connections between
residential areas that will exist on both sides of the park.
2. Signs ii.re needed ro assist with way finding. Trails in the park are often difficult to navigate due
to a lack of signage. This may cause safety problems as visito'rs occasionally become disoriented and
feel lost These situations have created negative feelings about the park and about using trails in the
future.
3. Signs and viewing stations are needed to provide educational and observation opportunities.
The park is an excellent natural resource representing many landscape characteristics of a central
Texas floodplain. Many educational groups studying ecology and cultural history have used the park.
Existing trails provide limited access to park fearurcs and there is currently no interpretation on-site
that can help visitors learn about their surroundings.
The proposed project addresses approximately two miles of trail within the system, however, the
connections proposed will mal<e the entire existing trail system (7 miles) more safe and convenient to
use. The proposed portion of trail is 9,500ft (1.8 miles) long. The project starts at the current park ,
entrance/parking area and follows an old dirt roadbed (historically one of the first roads in the region)
to an existing sewerage right-of-way (ROW) that runs through the park. Most of the old roadbed and
1he ROW provide an existing corridor that varies in wid1h between 8 and 20 feet and bas a high canopy
throughout. However, poor accesses across creeks and sections of dense vegetation make use difficult
and unsafe. A 2, 700ft section of the old roadbed/trail corridor requires clearing before foot travel is
possible. The proposed tread for this newly cleared section is a natural surrace 18 inches wide with
an oven1.U cleared width of 8ft and height of7.5ft. No surfacing would be installed along any of the
corridor in this project. The existing narural surfaces will accommodate a moderate increase in traffic
(future plans call for some surface hardening, e.g., crushed stone, on those sections of the trail that will
accommodate multiple use traffic as neighborhoods develop and require connections).
Bridge Co11nectio1JS
Three bridge connections are proposed as a part of the project (see site plan).
1. The first bridge (#1 on si.te plan) would provide the most important link by connecting the two
major sections of the park. This bridge would be placed in an existing corridor and would effectively
connect park access points on the north and south boundaries.
2. TI1c second bridge (#2 on site plan) would provide access to the education/conservation zone of
the park by creating a connection back.across the creek in a down stream location. This bridge is
necessary for the loop configuration proposed.
3. TI1c third bridge (#3 on site plan) would complete the loop by allowing people to cross a slough that
holds water much of the year and floods regularly.
The bridges would be prefabricated "weathering steel" with wood decking. Bridge I would be 60ft
long x IOft. in width to accommodate the wheel chair and bicycle travel that is planned for this section.
Bridge 2 would be 50ft long x 8ft. wide and bridge 3, 40ft. x 8ft. wide, each accommodating foot
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traffic and, occasionally, small maintenance vehicles. While some hardening of the banks will be:
needed ro install these bridges this alternative will provide users with a higher level o{ safety while
minimizing channel erosion.
Way Finding a.ml 111terprt!lation
Signs would be installed to orient visitors at the trallhead and to help them find their way along the
trail. Si~ns would also be added to interpret key habitat areas and other features along the corridor (see
site plan). Tue park was designated in part for its value as habitat for the endangered Navasota Ladies
Tress. WhUe the management plan calls for a no travel zone in the prime habitat area, the Lick Creek
Trail runs adjacent to thi$ habitat zone and offers an opportunity for interpretation of this species.
These interpretive signs would also complement a proposed viewing blind for birding and other
wildlife observation. Lastly, interpretive signs would be used on the lower section of the trail to
explain the park's importance as a floodplain and wetland resource.
Community Involvement
The College Station Parks and Recreation Board coordinated the Lick Creek Master Plan process in
partnership with park planning students at Texas A&M University. Because of the unique character of
this patk a Special citizen advisory board was also appointed to he!J? develop this plan. Titis group was
comprised of area residents with interests ranging from recreational cycling, running and hilcing to
an.tlU"opology and land.scape ecology. Public meetings and hearings were part of this process.
ITEMIZED BUDGET. Provide in the space below an itemized list of all activities to be
undertaken and the cost of each activity. Provide as much detail as pos!ible (consider materials -
surfacing lumber, stones, etc.; labor -volunteer or paid; service contracts; equipment/tool rental and/or
value of in-house; land acquisition. Design. engineering, or architectural services may not exceed 10%
of the total projeor costs; resource surveys/site asses5Il1ent.s IIlZlY not exceed 15%. Sponsor's
administrative costs cannot be included. Please call with questions or clarification .
Corridor clearing: .... 2700ft. @ .85 per foot ............................. .
Bridge connections: All bridges are "weathering steel" with
wood decking. Price includes installation and an 8%
fee for soil testing and engineeri1;1g.
#I -lOft wide x 60ft long ................................................. .
#2 -Sft wide x 50ft long·········--------·-............................... .
#3 -8ft wide x 40ft long ........................ -· .................... -... .
added 5% cost for "difficult access" at installation points ........... .
Signagc: All sign costs reflect sandblasted finish on wood
including installlltion.
7 interpretive signs @ 250.00 each ...................................... .
7 directional/id~ntification@ 11.5.00 each ............................. .
I trailhead orientation sign .(park: map, rrail codes, etc.) .............. .
Benches: Benches are wood and steel and price is installed.
2 benches @590.00 each .................................................. .
Wildlife viewing blind: Constructed of painted (Teated plywood,
includes bench .............................................................. .
$ 2,295.00· .
46,000.00
36,000.00
30,800.00
5,650.00
1,750.00
805.00
535.00
1,180.00
1,250.00
TOTAL $1 26,265.00
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7. PROJECT COSTS AND REQUESTED FUNDS
Total Itemized Project Costs (from item 8 on previous page) $ 126.265.00
Federal Funds Requested (80% or less of above line)
Local Match Required (at least 20% of top line)
$ 80.000.00
$ 46.265.00
8. PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING SPONSOR'S SHARE. Please descnoe in
the sp11ce below the source of funds, donations, or in-kind contributions that will make up the
sponsor's match (at least 20%). You may include government appropriations; private donations of
land, easement, cash, labor, materials, and equipment; or in-house labor, equipment, and materials.
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A successful bond election was held in College Station in November 1998 that included funding for a
portion of the development recommended in the Lick Creek Park Master Plan. ~ork by the Lick
Creek Citizen Advisory Board, Texas A&M: University students and the College Station PARD staff
led the Capital Improvements Planning Committee (also a citizens group) to include partial funding
for park improvements. Matching funds for this trail project will be made available from these bonds.
9. MAINTENANCE. In the space below, briefly descnoe the identified commitment to continued
operation and maintenance of the project. Include who will be responsible for which tasks and who
will finance them.
Maintenance for the facilities proposed here will become part of the ongoing responsibilities of the
College Station Parks and Recreation Deparlment A primary reason for including prefabricated steel
bridges in this proposal is to reduce long-tenn maintenance costs. However, the department is aware
that some additional maintenance costs will be incu11"ed with the increased park use that this trail
project is likely to create and they arc prepared to build those costs into their annual budget
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10. PROJECT USE AND BENEFITS. Provide in the space below a brief description of the
benefits of the proposed project in terms of the project's quality, geographic scope, recreational needs
met, and expected an1ount of trail use or population to be seryed.
Lick Creek Park represents the only nature based park within 35 miles of the College Station and
Bryan metropolitan area. The park serves a population of over 120,000 local resident and receives a
good deal of use from outside of Brazos County. The pad< serves university students, local a.nd
regional school groups, and many citizens who enjoy its natural surroundings. •
The park is the area's largest at 515acrcs. A citizen advisory group recommended that the area be
managed in three zones: 1) an upland preservation tone (no recreational use) for Navasota Ladies
Tress habitat; 2) an education/conservation zont! (recreational and educational foot traffic only) to
allow use but minimize negative impact in and around the floodplain and wetland portions of the park
and; 3) an upland multiple-use t.onc (recreational use by bicyclists, equestrians, hikers and picnickers).
The trail project proposed here would connect the north and south regions of the park and tnc
multlple·use and the education/conservation zones.
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New subdivisions are planned on the southern and western boundary of the park and some increase in
neighborhood use is likely in the future. As a part of the bi~ger system of trails, the proposed trail
would someday help connect Lick Creek Park to a system of greenways that will link new
subdivisions to the park. A greenways plan that includes these connections was adopted by College
Station's City Couneil in May 1999.
Trails arc the only "facilities" present in Lick Creek Park and they currently exist as a maze of
remnants from old roads, fence lines and other ROW's. Steep creek banks and deep water make
access to many areas of the park very difficult. Vegetation is dense and people often get disoriented
when using the trails. Many people flpd the trail system confusing and are reluctant to use it.
11. TRAIL CORRIDOR INFORMATION. Describe below the ownership of the trail corridor.
If the land is currently in public hllnds, identify the name of the public land. If the public land is not in
the sponsor's ownership, include in supponing documentation a statement of pennission to use. If
proposing to use private lands, include as supporting documentation a statement assuring the trail will
be open to the public and landowner permission has been obtained. Include information on approvals
if needed to cross a J'Ublic roadway or right·of-way. If land, easement, or other property interest will
be acquired, describe how this will be accomplished. If acquisition in fee, include a statement of why
casement was not possible.
Ownership ofland is with the City of College Station, Parks and Recreation Department. The
proposed trail meets with the Lie!< Cteek Park Master Plan. This plan was developed by a citizen
advisory board September tlu-ough December 1997 and was adopted by the College Station City
Council in February 1998.
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Ao original and 12 copies of the completed application package must be subrnitted
to TPWD, Land Conservation Program, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, Texas
78744, postmarked by Tuesday, June 1, 1999.
All applications should include the following supplemental documents:
• Site map
• Site plan
• Photographs of the site
If relevant to the specific project: .•
• Statement of (public or private) land owner's willingness to allow the trail project, if
not on sponsor's land
• Statement of property owner's willingness to negotiate for a transfer, if property is
proposed for acquisition
Statement that new trail construction on federal land is consistent with federal
agency's land management plan for the impacted area
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Patti Jett
Kristan Clann
5/2412004 9:13:11 AM
Re: National Trails Day
We can plan for that then ... You can have this week's Access Aggieland and NEXT week's WTAW .....
Access Aggieland is taped in the Clear Channel studio, located at 1716 Briarcrest Drive (ste. 105) in
Bryan. That's the Galleria Building -it's the only tall building in the area (like 5-7 stories) and the
entrance to the studio is the east side of the building, you don't even go into the tower. Harold Presley is
the contact person. I'd show up at around 1 :25 -1 :30. He tapes it in a conversation format -not an
interview, so its actually fun to do.
For WTAW on June 4, Scott Delucca is the contact. They are located in the Crystal Park Plaza Building,
which is located just south of 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Parkway) from Public Works, you'd take Krenek Tap
to the Hwy6 feeder road, stay on that through the 2818 intersection and the parking lot will be a little
further up the feeder road. Again its the only tall building in the area. Their studios are on the top floor,
you take a right out of the elevator. I'd get there just a few minutes before 8. Scott also does this in a
friendly, conversation format.
Please let me know if there is any additional info that you need .....
Patti Jett
City of College Station
Public Communications & Marketing Assistant
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3445
>>> Kristan Clann 5/24/2004 8:54:49 AM >>>
Access Aggieland would be good. As for WTAW, I'm not sure we would want this Friday's spot, but if
something came available next week, that would be good.
thx
>>> Patti Jett 5/24/2004 8:47:14 AM >>>
Sure,
I have a spot on Access Aggieland, that is three local stations at once (KKYS, KRHD, Aggie 96). It tapes
on Thursday at 1 :30 p.m. and airs on Sunday morning. I also have a live spot on WTAW at 8:00 a.m. on
Friday. If you'd like them they are yours ....
Patti Jett
City of College Station
Public Communications & Marketing Assistant
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3445
>>> Kristan Clann 5/24/2004 7:48:02 AM >>>
Patti,
That looks great! Can you add one more line? Lampo's Spring Water is generously donating bottled
water for the event.
Let me know if there are any radio &/or TV spots available in which we can promote this.
Thanks!
This Saturday the City of College Station will be hosting National
Trails Day out at Lick Creek Park.
Lick Creek Park a 515-acre nature preserve park in College
Station. Acquired by the City in 1987, the park has several cultural sites
along with a great diversity of plant and animal life, including the
endangered Navasota Ladies Tresses. Approximately 3.5 miles of marked
trails provide a unique opportunity for hiking, cycling, bird watching and
equestrian activities. The City received $80,000 in TPWD grants to match
the $458,000 approved by voters in the 98 bond election.
We are celebrating by dedicating the newest portions of the trail
system at the park.
In addition to the ceremonial ribbon cutting, activities include:
• a Bicycle Safety Session, presented by Robert Rose of Cycles
Etc.
• a Mountain Biking Information Session & Ride, courtesy of
Brazos Valley Mountain Biking Association
• Interpretive Walking Tours, hosted by Heather Prestridge with
the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection and Jim and Nanette
Manhart
• Walking Sessions offered by Bushwalkers Volkssporting Club.
Lick Creek Park is located at 13600 Rock Prairie Road, past the
intersection with Greens Prairie Road.
The event will take place from 9-11 AM.
Lampo's Natural Spring Water is generously donating bottled
water for the event.
For more information on National Trails Day and the trail dedication,
contact Kristan Clann, Greenways Program Manager, at 764-3844 .
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Patti Jett
Kristan Ctann
5/25/2004 9:51 :18 AM
Re: National Trails Day
I'll check. They book about 2 months in advance though, so the best we can do is hope for a cancellation
or unfilled spot.. ...
Patti Jett
City of College Station
Public Communications & Marketing Assistant
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3445
>>>Kristan Clann 512512004 9:48:19 AM>>>
Got it ... thanks!!
Also, let me know if I can go on KBTX Midday Magazine ... ! was thinking a quick spot for that would be
good next Thursday or Friday.
>>>Patti Jett 5/24/2004 9:13:04 AM>>>
We can plan for that then ... You can have this week's Access Aggieland and NEXT week's WTAW .....
Access Aggieland is taped in the Clear Channel studio, located at 1716 Briarcrest Drive (ste. 105) in
Bryan. That's the Galleria Building -it's the only tall building in the area (like 5-7 stories) and the
entrance to the studio is the east side of the building, you don't even go into the tower. Harold Presley is
the contact person. I'd show up at around 1 :25 -1 :30. He tapes it in a conversation format -not an
interview, so its actually fun to do.
For WTAW on June 4, Scott Delucca is the contact. They are located in the Crystal Park Plaza Building,
which is located just south of 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Parkway) from Public Works, you'd take Krenek Tap
to the Hwy6 feeder road, stay on that through the 2818 intersection and the parking lot will be a little
further up the feeder road. Again its the only tall building in the area. Their studios are on the top floor,
you take a right out of the elevator. I'd get there just a few minutes before 8. Scott also does this in a
friendly, conversation format.
Please let me know if there is any additional info that you need .....
Patti Jett
City of College Station
Public Communications & Marketing Assistant
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3445
>>> Kristan Clann 5/24/2004 8:54:49 AM >>>
Access Aggieland would be good. As for WTAW, I'm not sure we would want this Friday's spot, but if
something came available next week, that would be good.
thx
>>>Patti Jett 5/24/2004 8:47:14 AM>>>
Sure,
I have a spot on Access Aggieland, that is three local stations at once (KKYS, KRHD, Aggie 96). It tapes
on Thursday at 1 :30 p.m. and airs on Sunday morning. I also have a live spot on WTAW at 8:00 a.m. on
Friday. If you'd like them they are yours ....
PRESS RELEASE
City of College Station
Becky Nugent, 764-3768 (cell 229-9411, home 776-9988)
Patti Jett, 764-3445
Charlie Haldeman, 764-5005
Public Communications Office
May 24, 2004
Dedication Set for CS
Hike and Bike Trails
For Immediate Release
The City of College Station joins communities across the United States
next month in celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 5. As part of the
local celebration, the Gty will dedicate the newest portions of its hike and bike
trail system from 9 a.m. -11 a.m. at Lick Creek Park (13600 Rock Prairie Road).
In addition to the ceremonial ribbon cutting, activities include a General
Bicycle Safety Session, presented by Robert Rose of Cycles Etc.; a Mountain
Biking Information Session, courtesy of Brazos Valley Mountain Biking
Association; Interpretive Walking Tours, hosted by Heather Prestridge and Jim
and Nanette Manhart; and Walking Sessions, offered by Bushwalkers
Volkssporting Club. Lampo's Spring Water is generously donating bottled water
for the event.
Lick Creek Park is the premiere nature preserve in College Station.
Acquired by the Gty in 1987, the 515-acre park has several cultural sites along
with a great diversity of plant and animal life, including the endangered
Navasota Ladies Tresses. Approximately 3.5 miles of marked trails provide a
unique opportunity for hiking, cycling, bird watching and equestrian activities.
For more information on National Trails Day and the trail dedication,
contact Kristan Clann, Greenways Program Manager, at 764-3844. For more
information on Lick Creek Park, contact the College Station Parks & Recreation
Department at 764-3486.
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The City of
College Station, Texas
Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
P.O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Sta tion, TX 77842
Glenda Baker
Bushwalkers Volksport Club
2806 Manassas
College Station, TX 77845
Dear Ms . Baker,
w w w .ci.col lege-sta ti on. tx. us
(979) 764-3500
The Parks and Recreation Department staff and Kristan Clann, Greenways Program
Manager, want to thank you for vo lunteering your time and effort in assisting with the
Lick Creek Park trail dedication and the celebration of National Trail Day. It was a
success, especially considering the weather situation. I think people left the event with a
better understanding of what Lick Creek Park has to offer and a better knowledge of how
to enjoy the park.
It is because of people like you who are willing to give up your time and share your
knowledge that made it a success. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you
agam.
Thanks again for your participation in the event!
Sincerely,
Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent
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The City of
College Station, Texas
Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
P.O. Box 9960 •
DJ Lampo
Lampo's Natural Spring Water
1622 Gooseneck Dr.
Bryan, TX 77808
Dear Mr. Lampo,
1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842
www.ci.college-stati on.tx.us
• (979) 764-3500
The Parks and Recreation Department staff and Kristan Clann, Greenways Program
Manager, want to thank you for the bottled water you donated for the Lick Creek Park
trail dedication and the celebration of National Trail Day. It was a success, especially
considering the weather situation. I think people left the event with a better
understanding of what Lick Creek Park has to offer and a better knowledge of how to
enjoy the park. Since part of the event consisted of various trail walks, I think people
also learned the importance of taking water with them when hiking the trails.
Thanks for the generous contribution you gave for the event. We look forward to the
opportunity to work with you again.
Thanks again for your participation in the event!
Sincerely,
Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent
Home of Texas A&M University
Home of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Lick Creek Trails Dedication
&
National Trails Day Celebration
Saturday, June 5, 2004
9:00 -11 :00 AM
13600 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, TX
\Velcome and Ribbon Cutting
College Station City Council
Parks and Recreation Department
College Station Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Brazos Greenways Council Welcome
By Sherry Ellison
General Biking Safety Session
By Robert Rose with Cycles Etc.
Moun.t:ain B1k.1ng S ... ssion
By Brazos Valley Mount:ain Biking Association
Interpretive Walking Tours
By Heat:her Prest:ridge and ]im and Nanett:e Manhart
Walking Sessions
By Bushvvalkers Votkasporting Ctub
"Trails and Health ..• A Natural Connection"
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