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Commitment
The Rogers Parks Department is prepared for the expected increase in maintenance
as the Greenway develops. They are committed to this project for the long
term and regard it as a linear park. The trail system will be maintained
equal to the high quality of the entire Rogers Parks System.
In addition to regular maintenance by staff, the trail will offer many
opportunities for community participation in enhancement and
adopt-a-trail programming.
Greenway Organization
The heart of The Rogers Greenway and Trail System consists of three creeks
and their tributaries: Turtle Creek, Blossom Way Creek, and Osage Creek,
all of which eventually join and flow into the Illinois River. These major
features serve as an organizational system for the Greenway as well. The
title The Rogers Greenway and Trail System represents the entire system
of trails and drainage or conservation areas throughout the
city.
Definitions and Symbol Key
Turtle Creek Trail: the portion of the Greenway which is aligned
with Turtle Creek and its tributaries. The Turtle Creek Trail is approximately
11.5 miles long.
Blossom Way Trail: the portion of the Greenway which is aligned
with Blossom Way Creek and its tributaries. The Blossom Way Creek Trail
is
approximately 15.75 miles long.
Osage Creek Trail: the portion of the Greenway which is aligned
with Osage Creek and its tributaries. The Osage Creek Trail is approximately
9.1 miles long.
Mt. Hebron Trail: the portion of the Greenway in the Mt. Hebron
area in southwest Rogers. The Mt. Hebron Trail is not fully connected;
it
contains approximately 9.0 miles of trail.
Lake Atalanta Trail: an existing trail circling Lake Atalanta Park.
The Lake Atalanta Trail is approximately 3.8 miles long.
Trail Route: most reasonable trail route within the Greenway corridor.
Secondary or Alternate Trail Route: considered additional or alternative
routes within the Greenway corridor.
Secondary or Alternate Trail Route: considered additional or
alternate routes within the Greenway corridor.
Trail Head: location which will serve as a parking facility for
trail users, including parks and schools; some also provide other amenities
such as restrooms. Trail Heads will be identified with signs.
Trail Crossing: guidelines for design of safe trail intersections
with vehicular roadways.
 
Underpass: identified crossings where the trail will utilize roadway
bridges or culverts as part of the route.
Trail Feature Sites: certain areas have been identified as high-visibility/high-use.
These sites will be designed to include amenities such as benches.
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