Jul 8, 2024 - News

Ankeny plans new "glow trail" to connect with High Trestle Trail

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A rendering of a glow in the dark trail — A rendering of "Ankeny glow trail." Photo: Courtesy of city of Ankeny

Ankeny will build a 425-foot concrete "glow trail" to connect to the east side of the High Trestle Trail south of Uptown, city officials announced Monday.

Why it matters: The High Trestle Trail is already a must-visit on the Madrid end. The new installation could boost the trail's Ankeny side as a tourist attraction.

The big picture: The glow trail is just one part of the city's new "High Trestle Trail Experience Park" project that includes new amenities and art installations.

A $20,000 grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines will help fund the glow trail, which is part of the project's first phase.
The first phase is estimated around $1 million and includes installing lighting, planting vegetation and prepping the area for more art installations.
Construction is expected to begin late summer and finish by spring 2025.

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Ankeny plans new "glow trail" to connect with High Trestle Trail

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