The Loop Dallas is teaming up with Better Block and trail users to activate the Cottonwood Creek Trail, aiming to make the space more inviting, inclusive, and user friendly for all. This project is specifically addressing the section of the trail South of Forest Lane up to its connection to the Northaven and White Rock Creek Trails. This project will include both physical changes to the space as well as programming and community events, read below for opportunities to get involved!
Current Opportunities:
November 19th-21st: Community workshops hosted by Better Block to paint, build, and install new trail amenities including lighting, trashcans, signage, a mural, and more! Morning (9am-12pm) and afternoon (2pm-5pm) shifts available, sign up ahead here, walk ups welcome.
November 22nd 10am-2pm:Join us for a community event to see the trail improvements and connect with neighbors! Music, coffee, and bike repairs. Come via the trail or park in the Forest Lane DART station parking lot (8210 Forest Lane, Dallas TX, 75251).
December 6th: Community Clean Up 9am-12pm hosted by Greenspace Dallas. Sign up link coming soon, walk ups welcome.
Project Timeline:
August 15th – September 1st: Online Community Survey
October – November: Weekly meetings with our core team of volunteers including neighborhood leaders, cyclists, and runners: Emily Skees, Christy Lopez, Daniel Roby, Sonja Gold, Gina Riley, Jonathan Wise, Oren Mandelbaum, Garrett Pennell.
November 1st and 2nd: Guided bird walk with the Trinity River Audubon Center>
November 8th:
- Community Clean Up 9am-12pm hosted by Greenspace Dallas. Sign up and information here, walk ups welcome.
- Dallas Bicycle Coalition Monthly Social meeting at Merritt Coffee at 9am followed by a social ride through the Northaven and Cottonwood trails
November 19th-21st: Community workshops hosted by Better Block to paint, build, and install new trail amenities including lighting, trashcans, signage, a mural, and more! Morning (9am-12pm) and afternoon (2pm-5pm) shifts available, sign up ahead here, walk ups welcome.
November 22nd 10am-2pm: Join us for a community event to see the trail improvements and connect with neighbors!
Programming Along the Trail:
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- Community Run at 10:00AM (Meet at Forest Lane Station parking lot)
- Plano Bike Association Club Ride
- Pop-up booths by The Loop Dallas and Greenspace Dallas
- Free Bike Repair Station by Sun and Ski
- Free coffee, hot chocolate, and ice tea by Kaffeine Shop
- Music by Kane Vinson and Thom Brownlee Jr.
December 6th: Community Clean Up 9am-12pm hosted by Greenspace Dallas. Sign up link coming soon, walk ups welcome.
Through this short-term activation we’ll test out new ideas for the space that reflect the needs of the community, gather feedback, and use insights from this project to inform a long-term plan.
If you are interested in being more involved, have any questions or programming ideas, or have a group that would be interested in volunteering please reach out to Meredith Jones at meredith@betterblock.org.
