Columbus Recreation and Parks is creating a master plan for the redevelopment of Helsel Park and is in the preliminary engineering phase for the next section of the Big Walnut Trail. Please share your feedback on these two exciting projects in the southeast area of Columbus.
Learn more about these projects at: bit.ly/CRPD-Capital-Improvement-Projects and click on Helsel Park or Big Walnut Trail Extension – Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park project tiles.

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Helsel Park Design Concept

<strong>Helsel Park Design Concept<br></strong>

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* 1. Please share your level of interest in each of these proposed amenities at Helsel Park. (1 is low, 5 is high)

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Dog park
Blueway access for canoeing, kayaking and fishing
Natural play areas
Mowed pedestrian paths through re-naturalized area
Creekside pedestrian paths
Trailhead for Big Walnut Trail extension
Picnic areas
Expanded tree canopy

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* 2. Helsel Park’s redevelopment is constrained by its location in the regulatory floodway. For example, new hard surfaces, structures, and other amenities that impact the flow of water cannot be featured in this project.

Are there other amenities not included that you would like to see at Helsel Park?

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* 3. Do you have any other suggestions or comments about the redevelopment of Helsel Park?

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Big Walnut Trail – Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park - Proposed Trail Alignments
Option 1 - Woodland Alignment

<strong>Big Walnut Trail &ndash; Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park - Proposed Trail Alignments<br>Option 1 - Woodland Alignment<br></strong>

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Big Walnut Trail – Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park - Proposed Trail Alignments
Option 2 - On Road Alignment

<strong>Big Walnut Trail &ndash; Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park - Proposed Trail Alignments<br>Option 2 - On Road Alignment<br></strong>

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* 4. Do you prefer Option 1 or Option 2 for the proposed trail alignment?

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* 5. Please explain your reasoning for your preferred alignment.

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* 6. Do you have any other comments related to the extension of Big Walnut Trail from Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park?

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Big Walnut Trail Bridge Options
Option 1 – Woodland Alignment, would include two river crossings, requiring two pedestrian bridges. The following four bridge concepts are being considered for these crossings.

<strong>Big Walnut Trail Bridge Options<br>Option 1 &ndash; Woodland Alignment, would include two river crossings, requiring two pedestrian bridges. The following four bridge concepts are being considered for these crossings. </strong>

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* 7. Please rank the bridge concepts for the Big Walnut Trail Extension. (1 is low, 5 is high)

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Bridge Concept 1
Bridge Concept 2
Bridge Concept 3
Bridge Concept 4
Please take a moment to tell us a little about yourself and your family.

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* 8. Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

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* 9. What are the ages of the people who live in your household?

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* 10. What is your ZIP code?

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* 11. Optional: If you would like to be contacted about the redevelopment of Helsel Park and the Big Walnut Trail extension, please share your name and email address.

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