HALEYVILLE — It will be “happy trails” for the public at a popular Haleyville city park, thanks to a $176,576 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey.
The grant, awarded through the federal Recreational Trails Program, will be used to revitalize the trail at Rocky Ravine Park. The city has pledged $44,144 in local funds for the project.
City leaders said deteriorating wooden structures have forced the temporary closure of much of the trail, which loops around the city’s lake.
“The revitalization of this park and trail demonstrates the city of Haleyville’s commitment to recreation and the understanding that parks are a vital part of a city’s infrastructure,” Ivey said. “I am pleased to announce this grant, and I look forward to completion of this project.”
The project will involve the rehabilitation of the trail and rebuilding bridges and rehabilitating parts of a boardwalk and stairs and handrails that have decayed over the years.
The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration and is administered in the state by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
“The area including Rocky Ravine Park has played a significant role in the city’s history with its stream serving as one of Haleyville’s first water sources, and in general was a place where families gathered for picnics to escape the heat of summers,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in supporting this project, which will ensure that families will continue to enjoy this park for years to come.”
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