Kerrville, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Trails

Description: Older adults needed shaded resting areas along Kerrville's River Trail to make walking and exercise more accessible. The city installed benches at key locations and added a shade structure over the fitness court, creating comfortable spaces for rest and socialization. These improvements encouraged community interaction, fostering long-term health benefits and inclusivity. "The addition of benches and the shade structure has truly transformed my outdoor experience," said one resident, noting the park is now a hub for exercise and social connections.

Wrightsville, AR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project will create a 10-foot sidepath from City Hall to Dollar General and turn the overgrown area behind City Hall into an accessible walking path with seating and shade, improving safety and mobility for older adults.

Kansas City, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Trails

Description: The WeAreMarlborough project installed 16 bike racks and two benches along the Greealk, a new two-mile walking path that winds through Marlborough. The pathway connects residents to three new city parks, as well as rapid transit lines. To meet residents' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marlborough Community Coalition also erected temporary two Little Free Food Panty locations along the Greealk, one in a local community garden and the other in a pocket park. In addition, the organization hosted activities, including safe biking workshops, a community Halloween celebration. Project organizers say neighbors requested improved greenspace for years -- new amenities along the Greealk represent steps toward a more healthy, active community.