Friends of Northaven Trail

We hope you can join us at the 27th Annual JCC Bagel Run, this Sunday morning at 8:00 am.  Friends of Northaven Trail are one of the sponsors this year and we’re very excited that the JCC will be using a portion of the trail in the race!  Come out and walk, run or just cheer on a family member, friend or neighbor!

Sunday, May 19
8:00 am
JCC
7900 Northaven Road

FoNHT 2013 Dallas City Council Election Survey - District 11 and 13 Candidates

The Friends of Northaven Trail provided this survey to each of the District 11 and District 13 candidates since the Northaven Trail is planned to extend from District 11 across District 13.  With the retirement of Council members Linda Koop and Ann Margolin, both strong supporters of the Northaven Trail and the Dallas Bike Plan, we felt that the views of the candidates on the completion of the Trail system is an important issue for voters in the District 11 and 13 races.  The content of their answers below could serve as a barometer of their willingness to put an effort in towards locating alternate funding for the Trail’s completion which potentially could be delayed until 2017.

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With the blooming of the wildflowers and increase in neighbors out on the trail, Spring must be here!  It’s been a few months since we’ve provided a list of what we’ve been up to, so read on for several trail updates and trail happenings.

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Wildflowers on the Northaven Trail.

Send us your photos of wildflowers from the trail!

Friends of Northaven Trail would like to thank Mark and Carol Kreditor for their generous donation of a water fountain near Royalshire on the trail.  The fountain will be much appreciated by trail users in the coming summer months and for years to come.  Thanks Kreditors!

Thanks to Mark and Carol Kreditor for the new water fountain near Royalshire!

Royal Knoll Townhome Association has adopted Northaven Trail and spends one Saturday morning each month clearing debris and pet droppings to keep the trail looking and smelling fresh.  The City of Dallas provides clean up tools and the Royal Knoll residents enjoy their time cleaning and chatting.  If anyone would like to join them, visit our Facebook page and let us know and we’ll be in touch!

Thank you, Royal Knoll!

Friends from Royal Knoll Townhome Association help cleanup the trail each month.

The City of Dallas recently honored Virginia Cook, CEO of Virginia Cook, Realtors, during the February 20 City Council meeting for her support of the city’s park and trails system (The Northaven Trail recently received a significant donation from Virginia Cook).

“Private -Public partnerships such as the Virginia Cook-Northaven Trail partnership allow the City to leverage resources and provide better facilities and services to our residents,” said Lee Kleinman, Park and Recreation Board Member, Council District 11. “Virginia’s contribution to the Friends of Northaven Trail is just another demonstration of her dedication to improving the quality of life for Dallas residents.” “Virginia understands that great neighborhoods thrive because people associate with each other in smaller groups.  Trails and parks build community pride, desirable neighborhoods and support property values,” said Mr. Kleinman.

“We love everything the respite offers Dallas,” said Ms. Cook, noting that leaders dating back to President John F. Kennedy have recognized the catalyst a hike and bike trail system plays in creating a healthier, safer and more connected community.

“This will be a place neighbors meet and get acquainted. Pet lovers will stop for a drink for the dog, bikers can air up their tires, and walkers can simply take a break and enjoy the views.” Ms. Cook’s contribution to the Northaven Trail continues a 14-year history of support to the communities the North Texas firm serves. She is currently president of the Dallas Woman’s Forum, which owns the historic Alexander Mansion at 4607 Ross.

You can read more about it here.

City Hall recently honored Virginia Cook for supporting the City’s trail system (Northaven Trail in particular).