New Meadow Creek Park Feature “The Outpost” Celebrates Opening Weekend
A step forward at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park this weekend with the official opening of the Outpost, a new kayak and mountain biking rental service. This new amenity is a joint venture between Caney Fork Bikes and Outdoor Experience. Outdoor Experience Owner Heather Call said the job is at least five years in the making […]
Meadow Creek Park Could Get New Recreation Rental Opportunities
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park could be the home of a new kayak and bicycle rental facility. The Building and Grounds Committee discussed the opportunity for a partnership with Cookeville-based business Outdoor Experience at its meeting Wednesday evening. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said this kind of agreement between a city and a business could be the […]
Monterey Making Gains On Meadow Creek Park Master Plan
Two additional miles of trail completed at Meadow Creek Park as part of Monterey’s efforts to fulfill its master plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a total of five miles created out of the 13 planned in the first phase of development. “That’s a pretty big chunk of the overall goal to get that loop […]
Upper Cumberland Organization Working On Off-Road Bike Trails At Putnam Parks
Work progressing on mountain bike trails at Cookeville’s Cane Creek Park and Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park. Steven Myers is the Chapter President for Upper Cumberland Southern Off-Road Biking Association, an organization dedicated to creating and maintaining trails for off-road bicycles. He said so far, they’ve created about 3.5 miles of trails at Cane Creek with […]
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park 4-Phase Master Plan Complete
The future vision of Meadow Creek Park in Monterey will bring together community, ecology and recreation. The Board of Aldermen got its first look at the park master plan Monday. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said having that pathway to develop Meadow Creek is exciting. “To know that there is always going to be something going […]
Monterey Seeking Grant Funding To Expand Meadow Creek Park Trail
Monterey requesting to apply for grant funding to extend the Meadow Creek Park trail. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the $7,500 would be used for an additional mile if awarded. “Not too long ago the town officially opened up about two miles of hybrid mountain bike hiking trail at Meadow Creek Park,” Cleary said. “So, […]
The Monterey Man Behind The Meadow Creek Park Master Plan
Meadow Creek Park and the man behind its master plan is a perfect match for the Town of Monterey. Trevor Lee of Olin Studio is contracted with the town to complete the long term outlook for the some 300 acres. Lee said his family history in Monterey is why he is passionate about the project. […]
Monterey Mayor Overstepped Property Disposal Procedures
Monterey Alderman Nathan Walker raised concerns over Mayor JJ Reels handling of city owned property during Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Reels was approached by a resident last year to clear some downed trees on a city property. Reels then showed the resident a separate area for a gravel parking lot at Meadow Creek Park […]
Monterey To Consider Meadow Creek Park Master Plan Agreement
The town of Monterey could move forward with a master plan for Meadow Creek Park. Members of the Board of Aldermen heard from Olin Studios during a Thursday work session. The company has offered to create a master plan for the some 290 acres. The urban planning company estimated the cost to be $120,000 but […]
Monterey Looks To Grow Meadow Creek Trails With Grant
Monterey has applied for a Department of Health Grant for hiking and biking trails at Meadow Creek Park. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the hope is to add onto existing trails and start a new system with the goal of bringing them together. However, Cleary said that with funding being an issue for Monterey, the […]
