Allen's northern most trail at Ridgeview Drive is a key connection point to McKinney. Ridgeview Trail currently has incomplete sections that are vital for the connectivity back into Allen's Trail System. The incomplete segments will provide various connection points to trails like Rowlett, Watters, and Cottonwood.
There are three segments that will be constructed. The first will be at the Allen STEAM Center. This connection will include a boardwalk that will meander through the forest. The second will be at Spirit Park. This location has been much requested by citizens of Allen as Watters Trail dead ends there. The final piece will be located at Cinemark connecting to Cottonwood Trail. This addition will provide a loop trail that will bridge the gap between subdivisions.
With support for these efforts, park staff worked with Kimley Horn and Associates and prepared a design package that would facilitate such trail connections at Ridgeview. The City received overwhelming interest in the project resulting in obtaining eleven qualified bids. North Rock Construction is the lowest qualified bid and is included within this award and authorization.