Springdale Completes First Phase of Dean's Trail

KUAF | By Kyle Kellams

Published May 16, 2019 at 10:34 AM CDT

Dean LaGrone, namesake of Dean's Trail, helps cut the ribbon at a ceremony May 15 at Parsons Stadium.

The first phase of Dean's Trail connects the Jones Center to Hwy. 412. The approximately 2.5 mile trail cost about $2 million. Phases 2 and 3 are being designed, and when construction is complete, the entire trail will be about 5 miles.

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