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WANTED: PLASTIC BAGS The Parks Department is asking for a your continued support in supplying .. ' doggie bags for parks, trails, and open space - dispensers. Please feel free to restock your' , favorite dispenser with your recycled plastic bags. If more convenient, a collection can has been setup at the Recreation Center. With a little help from you we can help out our environment and save a little money in the process! 2009 TRAIL CONNECTIONS In 2009 the Parks and Recreation Department will continue its commitment to trail connectivity by completing several trail connections. Some of these connections link neighborhoods, some link one trail to another, and others provide links to city facilities. All of them were identified as priorities by the public and will greatly improve connectivity throughout the trail system. Below is a list of 2009 projects. For more information, or to view maps of the trail alignments, please visit the City web site at www.ci.louisville.co.us and visit the trails section of the Parks & Recreation page. Recreation Center Trail Connection (completed) - a new concrete trail southeast of the Recreation Center that connects the parking lot to the concrete trail at the bottom of the hill. Daughenbaugh Bridge & Trail Connection - a new bridge over the Goodhue Ditch connecting the Daugh- enbaugh & Warembourg Open Space properties. Sycamore Court Trail Connection - connects Syca- more Court to the main trail system. Stock Pond Trail- a narrow crusher fines trail along the stock pond dam will connect the northern trail on the Warembourg Open Space to the Fishing Pond trail. Jefferson Avenue - a narrow crusher fines trail will formalize the existing connects Jefferson Avenue to the Coal Creek Trail. June 6th is National Trails Day! Get out and celebrate by enjoying your favorite trails. Check the City's web site for volunteer opportunities. ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION The Parks and Recreation Department and the Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board an- nounce the 2009 Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Arboretum. Come celebrate trees and all the benefits they provide to our environment and well-being. Hot dogs, chips, and beverages will be served. A volunteer tree plant- ing will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. All citizens are encouraged to participate. Please call 303.335,4733 to confirm your participation. IS of Via Appia, between the Police building and the Recreation Center. Please use the parking lot at the Skate Park or the Recreation Center and take the foot bridge into the Arboretum. City Forester along with members of the City's Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board will be on hand to answer questions! Please look for more details on the City's web site in late March. A NEW LOOK Many of the park signs throughout town are over 25 years old and have been repainted and repaired too many times to count. Many other parks and open space properties aren't signed at all. In 2007, new signs were installed at the David- public was relieved to finally know its name! Also in 2007, new rules and regulation signs were placed throughout the open space and trails system to help visitors identify where they are. It has been a tremendous success. year, the Parks & Recreation Department is first signs to be replaced will be at Memory Square Park 111 Department will continue to replace and implement new signs as funding allows bestowing a new look to our Parks and Open Space properties.