Settlers Cabin Park users will be getting a new accessible pedestrian trail geared toward those with accessibility challenges.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, County Council President Pat Catena and the Allegheny County Parks Department on Monday celebrated the groundbreaking of the new trail, which will be an ADA-accessible, paved route that follows Papoose and TePee drives.
The trail will be 8 feet wide and nearly one mile long, starting near Moccasin Shelter and ending near Iroquois shelter.
The trail is scheduled for completion next year.
Park users will be able to enjoy a dedicated pedestrian corridor through the heart of the park and no longer need to share the road with vehicular traffic.
The project will feature green infrastructure such as rain gardens and bioswales to manage stormwater runoff, landscape features such as boulder retaining walls and native plant meadows, and a variety of new seating opportunities.
County officials said the trail is designed with accessibility in mind, offering a smoother path for park visitors with mobility needs. The project is expected to greatly improve pedestrian safety for all visitors throughout the park.
“By creating dedicated pathways, we’re ensuring that everyone – regardless of mobility – can enjoy the beauty of Settlers Cabin Park in a safe and secure way,” Innamorato said.
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