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Puyallup’s Trail Network Puyallup’s trail network spans approximately 14.5 miles—many opportunities exist to adopt a trail on your favorite park site. City of Puyallup Adopt-a-Trail Program City of Puyallup Adopt-a-trail program Program manager: Chris Beale 333 South Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] Cityofpuyallup.org/adoptatrail SILVER CREEK TRAIL CLARKS CREEK PARK RIVERWALK TRAIL PARK/OPEN SPACE SITE MILES Paved or natural* Bradley Lake Park 2.61 Paved & natural Brown property Trails 0.57 Natural Clarks Creek 1.20 Paved & natural DeCoursey Park 0.34 Paved & natural JEB-III-LINK 0.31 Paved Manorwood Park 0.25 Natural Rec Center 1.23 Paved Rainier Woods 0.18 Natural Riverwalk Trail 3.49 Paved RWT Connector 0.82 Paved (Street sidewalks) Sam Peach Park 0.47 Paved Silver Creek 0.49 Natural Wildwood Park 2.53 Natural Total Miles 14.50 *Some trails are paved and others are ’natural’ (such as wood chips) , with differ- ent maintain needs for each type of trail. Prospective trail stewards should consider this when selecting a trail to adopt ---PAGE BREAK--- DUTIES OF TRAIL STEWARDS • Responsible for visiting trails at least once per month to assess their condition. • Responsible for reporting unusual or suspicious activities on the trail and making requests for additional city assistance in maintaining the trail. • Responsible for filling out a report on trail condition at least once per month • Responsible for coordinating and completing a once-a-year ’Trail Service Project’ • Responsible for committing to the program for at least one year HOW DO I BECOME A TRAIL STEWARD? • Review the trails available for adoption through the city’s adopt-a-trail program website: Cityofpuyallup.org/adoptatrail • Fill out an application (available online) and submit it to the city for review. Send all applications: [EMAIL REDACTED] • All trail steward applicants are required to conduct a ‘walk-and- talk’ orientation with the program manager on the trail to be adopted ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAM Do you enjoy walking or hiking on the trails in Puyallup’s parks and open space properties? Do you have a favorite trail? Are you interested in caring for trails in the city? The Puyallup Adopt- a-trail program may be for you! Goals of the Adopt-a-Trail program: • To ensure the continued enjoyment of trails in Puyallup parks and open spaces. • To unite those interested in responsible land management practices through maintenance of trails and public education. • To promote public land stewardship, physical fitness, and community. Volunteers on the Puyallup Loop Trail