Soquel Creek Trail Under Construction

A long-awaited creekside trail for people on foot or on bikes is under construction in Soquel. Granite is the contractor for the project.

“Their timeline for everything is through January but we hope to have people on the trail before that,” said First District Supervisor John Leopold.

The trail — also known as a Linear Park — will connect Heart of Soquel Park in the village, the Walnut Street footbridge at the rear entrance to Soquel Elementary School, and have a spur leading to Porter Street.

Native riparian plants will replace invasive species and low-voltage lighting will be installed.

The total project cost is about $3 million. Funding sources include Proposition 68 funds for parks and water, the county’s Measure G sales tax and county development impact fees.

The parkway is designed to encourage children to walk and bike to school, with scenic views of Soquel Creek and opportunities to interact with nature.

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Photos Credit: John Leopold — Progress is being made on a walking and biking trail along Soquel Creek in Soquel Village.

Watch Supervisor Leopold give a tour of the current work being done on the trail: www.facebook.com/supervisorjohnleopold/videos/2610715645867501