CLOSE THE GAP!
CLOSE THE GAP!
The next phase of the Heartland Trail project is to close the 1.6-mile gap between Allen Avenue in Orrville and Forrer Road, where the trail continues north into Marshallville. The estimated cost of this project is $1,275,793 .We received a significant boost with an Ohio Department of Transportation grant, awarded to the City of Orrville. This grant will provide $282,601 of funding for this project. Our “Close the Gap” campaign has raised $282,601 to date. We continue to seek donations to cover the remaining $45,000 to be ready for the anticipated construction beginning in June of 2024.
We are proud to say that the Heartland Trail is receiving state and
national attention as part of the state-wide Ohio to Erie Trail and the
nation-wide Great American Rail Trail. We will continue to build the
Heartland Trail from Marshallville toward Clinton by leveraging local
donations with grants and anticipate building the section between
Marshallville and Coal Bank Road in 2026.
Thank you for helping us Close the Gap!