The Forest Hills Pathway project will follow our formal business plan as dictated by our board of directors to achieve our mission statement “to connect Radnor and Warner Parks by a continuous pathway.” You can contribute.

VISION:

• A natural pathway along Otter Creek, through forests, and across fields

• Running continuously from Radnor Lake to Percy Warner Park

• Surfaced with asphalt or concrete suitable for walking, jogging, and biking

• Avoiding major roads, crossing traffic rarely

• Buffered from adjacent roadways by dry-stack stone walls, split-rail fences, or vegetation

METHODS:

• Build community support

• Advocate with local governments

• Raise money through voluntary donations, fundraising events, and grants

• Negotiate land use agreements

• Construct physical elements of the pathway

• Maintain the pathway for posterity

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the exact location for the future pathway?

• We are not committed to a particular route. Instead we will be flexible, building the path stepwise according to our vision based on the opportunities presented by community members along the way.

How much will it cost?

• Studies by the City of Forest Hills estimate bikeway construction costs to be $1-1.5 million per mile, so a 5-mile path would be $7.5 million conservatively (in 2020 dollars).

How long will it take?

• We have developed a 50-year plan.

How will oversight occur?

• We are a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with the government oversight that involves. Our board of directors steers the project according to our stated mission.

Will my land be taken?

• No, we seek voluntary donations of time, money, and land use agreements.

Where can I get even more details?

• Tennessee’s Greenways 101 document gives a broad overview of developing pathways like ours.  The state’s Pathways to Trailbuilding document covers more technical aspects of construction. Our business plan is specific to our project. Beyond that, contact us!