City of Bloomfield
Grants Awarded
The City of Bloomfield will enhance safety and accessibility in the Verde de Rio San Juan trails by installing steel bollards and wire cable to separate vehicle traffic from the trails, thereby protecting the public, trail pavers, and wildlife. Additionally, the program will provide accessible parking spaces in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and install bike racks at public buildings, promoting greater community engagement and outdoor activities.
The City of Bloomfield will enhance its Riverwalk trail system by expanding trails, bicycle paths, and pedestrian walkways, along with installing educational kiosks. This initiative will promote healthy lifestyles for participants and improve community connectivity, encouraging greater outdoor engagement and environmental awareness.
Project Title: A Comprehensive Public Access / All Abilities Recreational Development Plan for Lybertee Park in Bloomfield, NM. Problem Statement: Lybertee Park, a 110-acre designated park space in Bloomfield, NM has had minimal development. A strategy is needed to create an integrated, multi-use and all abilities recreational area that comprehensively addresses recreation inclusiveness and public access for different segments of the population. Approach: Development of a multiuse design and implementation phased plan is the first in the development and implementation of Lybertee Park to solve the problem stated above. Results: A multi-use all abilities plan will be designed, developed and implemented in phases that are focused on an integrated trails system that creates access for diverse segments of the population to enjoy access to outdoor recreational activities. Problem Conclusion: An integrated and multiuse trail system will be designed and developed in phases to create a recreation area that creates public access to outdoor recreational activities for and inclusive population.