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A view of the Park prior to renovation. This view looks directly from the parking lot toward the area where the boardwalk was installed.
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Another "before" view of the wooded wetland area overgrown with invasive species such as Canary Reed Grass.
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A view of the area where the primitive canoe launch was eventually built. Access to the river before construction was severly limited.
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A view of the boardwalk during installation and prior to the wetland tree and shrub planting. The boardwalk was engineered for the envirnoment using a pipe-within-pipe support system to allow for rise with icy tides and return to its lower position with spring thaws.
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The completed boardwalk allowing unimpeded access to the wooded wetland area.
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A closeup of the boardwalk extending into the wetland area. The 1,200 newly planted native trees and shrubs are also evident.
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The boardwalk culminates in a viewing area with integrated benches. The "L" shaped boardwalk was constructed with composite materials to ensure a long life with minimal maintenance.
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Another view of the boardwalk as it extends into the wetland area.
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A side view of the boardwalk showing how the pip-in-pipe construction to allow for movement. The seven acres of wetlands were planted with 1200 trees and shrubs to establish a wooded wetland that is seasonal: almost dry in late summer but with standing water the rest of the year.
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An overview of the primitive canoe launch.
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The canoe launch now allows for easy access to the river.
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A close up of the canoe launch.
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The cleared and chipped woodland paths that allow the entire park to be easily hiked.
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A beautiful view of the Ashtabula River adjacent to the walking trails.
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Another gorgeous view from the newly installed walking paths.