(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg city leaders, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and community stakeholders gathered Wednesday for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the expansion of the city’s trail network.
The expansion extends the existing Rebekah Park Trail 0.25 miles west and south; connects to the existing Greensburg Community Schools Trail and links Pirate Park, the Greensburg/Decatur County Public Library, and the planned Main Street Trail leading to downtown Greensburg.
The project, made possible in part by a $417,818 grant from Next Level Trails, represents a total investment of $596,918 into Greensburg’s growing trail system.
“This ribbon-cutting celebrates a significant achievement for Greensburg,” said Mayor Joshua Marsh. “This new trail is a vital connection for our community, but it also represents the momentum we must maintain. While we celebrate this major step forward, we are more committed than ever to continuing this work until our vision of a fully connected, city-wide trail system becomes a reality for all residents.”
The new multi-use, 12-foot-wide, ADA-accessible trail provides safe and convenient passage for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Officials say the expansion improves connectivity between residential neighborhoods, schools, athletic fields, the public library, and Rebekah Park’s many amenities—such as the Inclusion Park, Splash Pad, pickleball courts, amphitheater, and bark park.
“The extension of the Rebekah Trail provides an important connection in Greensburg for people to get outside and connect with both their community and each other,” said Dale Brier, deputy director of community grants and trails for Indiana State Parks. “DNR is proud to be part of making this trail extension possible.”
“This trail is a vital step toward creating a safer, more connected community,” said Tami Wenning, Decatur County Community Foundation Executive Director. “We are thrilled to see our vision for a city-wide network becoming a reality.”
A description of the local project and a map can be found at https://www.in.gov/dnr/
