Richmond California Builds a Trail for Health and Wellness—and Fun

Residents of Richmond, California, have a chance to weigh in on the design of a trail through their community that will connect local institutions and public spaces, provide health information, and showcase local artworks.

The Richmond Wellness Trail is, according to the city's website,

Based on a similar project in Little Rock, Arkansas, the trail is envisioned as a connection between Kaiser Hospital, Richmond's Performing Arts Center, several schools, the marina and the Rosie the Riveter Historical Park that will encourage residents to engage in healthy ways with their community.

From the website:

Open-house style design workshops are being held this week, including today from 11 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6 p.m., and tomorrow from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

All the workshops are being held at the Rich City Rides Bike Shop, which just happens to also be celebrating its official grand opening as the Rich City Rides Bike and Skate Shop today. That party will start at 2 p.m. with a review of the Richmond Wellness Trail, a 3 p.m. ride along the proposed route, music, food trucks, and an outdoor movie. For details see here.

On Saturday, August 13, a bike ride will preview the planned route of the Richmond Wellness Trail starting at 9 a.m. at the Richmond BART station. See the city's website here for more details.