Fryeburg Age-Friendly Community Taskforce Print

star-24px 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces
The community will create a recreation trail designed to be easily walkable by older adults and those with mobility challenges. The path will ultimately be a one-mile loop trail that features a pedestrian bridge, benches and signage for people of all ages to enjoy.

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New trailhead kiosk.
Assembling footbridge.

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