City of Muskogee

PROJECT PURPOSE

Grandview Trail and Bike Park is a renovation and expansion project at an existing unutilized park. It will include a sports field space, playground, shelters, parking lot, and concrete and primitive trails. The park was previously funded with Land and Water Conservation Funds in the 1970s and is need of redevelopment. The purpose is to transform this park land into a more inclusive park with opportunity for year-round recreational use and activity. The Master Plan features a ¬Ω mile paved trail loop; a bike park with a pump track and an adventure playground, both unique to the Muskogee Park system. A primitive trail will add an ?off road? element for cyclists, with bike skills elements along the trail. Natural elements (dirt, rock, wood ramps, etc.) will be used in the existing landscape to create a different biking experience for cyclists. Our desire is to create a destination park and trail that will attract residents in the neighborhoods to the north and south and also visitors from all over town. The restrooms, covered pavilions with seating, open lawn space, and an adventure playground will enhance this park as well. A design firm has been selected to work on the project.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Muskogee is the county seat and the largest city in Muskogee County with 36,878 residents. It is a regional hub with residents from six surrounding counties traveling to Muskogee daily for employment, services, and entertainment. The improvements requested in our water treatment plant project are essential as it is the only source of water for 55,000 residents in seven rural water districts, four towns, including the historic black community of Taft, and two state prisons, in addition to the City of Muskogee. Vulnerable populations include 17.1% of residents over age 65 and 24.4% of residents under age 18.Further, 21.1% are in poverty including29.4% of children under 18. Muskogee County has a high percentage of minority residents with 59.9% of its residents White; 10.9% Black; 19.7% American Indian;8.8% two or more races; and 6.6% Hispanic. Minority populations in general have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic due to decreased access to health services. The opportunity to assess and improve this raw water line will better serve current residents who are now adversely affected by our inability to address these issues due to financial limitations. Moreover, the remediation of identified problems will further promote economic development and provide stability to our community.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Performance will be measured by construction project completion.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

One-time project will not need continued funding