Health and wellness-oriented bicycle and pedestrian project on Marina Way South and 16th Street. Envisioned through the National Parks Urban Agenda, implementation led by the Trust for Public Land, grant funding from the California Natural Resources Agency. Construction in 2021. See Trust for Public Land Project Page
Project Sponsor
National Park Service, City of Richmond, Local Government Commission
Project Contact
Kieron Slaughter, kieron_slaughter@partner.nps.gov
The Richmond Wellness Trail (RWT) is a collaborative project to develop an interactive health themed trail that showcases three dimensional murals and art installations with positive messaging designed to inspire visitors to make health and wellness-oriented lifestyle changes. The trail will also include bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements, several fitness stations and potentially a GPS based, interactive smartphone app giving visitors access to suggestions from physicians and fitness experts that target their interests providing a personalized curated experience, outdoors.
Draft Richmond Wellness Trail Vision Plan
Hard copies of the Draft plan are now available for public review at the following locations: Richmond Public Library, Main Branch 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804; and City of Richmond, Planning and Building Services Department, City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA, 94804, the NPS Admin Office at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300, Richmond, CA 94804, the Rosie the Riveter/WW II NHP Visitors Center at 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA 94804 and at Rich City Rides Cooperative Bike Shop, 1500 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801.
Download the Final Draft
Download the Public Draft
Video Clip Announcing the Public Draft
Photo Gallery
Flickr Photo Gallery
Social Media Hashtag
#RWellTrail
Community Meetings
Final Draft Presentation - Request for Approval
City Council Meeting - April 25, 2017, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Previous Meetings
Public Draft Presentation
Marina Bay Neighborhood Council Meeting - March 8, 2017, 6:00 PM
Harbor Masters Building
1340 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
Public Draft Presentation
Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting - March 13, 2017, 5:30 PM
City Hall - Pt. Molate Room, 2nd Floor
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Public Draft Presentation
Coronado Neighborhood Council Meeting - March 15, 2017, 6:30 PM - Postponed
1501 Florida Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804
Public Draft Presentation
Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council Meeting - March 16, 2017, 6:00 PM
Nevin Community Center
598 Nevin Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Public Draft Presentation
Recreation & Parks Commission - February 1, 2017, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Powerpoint Presentation
Health Focused Design Workshop - November 4 & 5, 2016
In partnership with RTCA, Local Government Commission, Richmond Museum of History and the Association of Landscape Architects held a 1 ½ day design charrette workshop focused on furthering the wellness themes and messaging opportunities for the Richmond Wellness Trail.
Richmond Museum of History
Event Power Point Presentation
Ride the Richmond Wellness Trail to the Rosie Rally & Home Front Festival - August 13, 2016 , 9:00 AM
Join rally and festival goers dressed as Rosie the Riveter for a bike ride and preview of the Richmond Wellness Trail
Richmond BART/AMTRAK Plaza
1551 Nevin Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Community Design Workshop - August 8, 9, 10 & 11th, 2016
Drop-in, grab a snack and help us design the Richmond Wellness Trail during an ongoing, interactive design workshop.
Monday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Opening Workshop
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - Noon, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Open Studio Drop-In
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - Noon, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Open Studio Drop-In
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Closing Presentation to the Public
Rich City Rides Bike Shop
1500 Macdonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Event Flyer
Event Closing Power Point Presentation
Visitors Center Community Meeting - June 7, 2016
Join National Park Service Urban Fellow Kieron Slaughter for a presentation about the new Richmond Wellness Trail which will connect downtown Richmond with the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center on the SF Bay. Your input is needed to create a safe, inviting bicycle and pedestrian trail.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rosie the Riveter/WWII NHP Visitors Center Theater
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 3000
Richmond, CA 94804
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Open Space Conference Field Trip - May 18, 2016
40 participants from of the Open Space Conference will visit the Richmond Greenway and tour a portion of the Richmond Wellness Trail as part of a 3 stop tour of unique Richmond Open Spaces.
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Harbour 8 Park, Richmond Greenway
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Rosie the Riveter Trust Presentation - April 27, 2016
Presentation of the Richmond Wellness Trail to the Rosie the Riveter Trust Board.
Time: 7:00 PM
1780 San Pablo Ave, Suite D
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Community Meeting & Walk Audit #1 - April 24, 2016
In conjunction with
National Park Prescription Day (Park Rx), we'll kick off the Richmond Wellness Trail planning process with an introduction to the project, a listening session, a short walk audit and a performance by members of the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts on the Richmond Greenway.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Start: East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
339 11th St. Richmond, CA 94801
End: Harbour 8 Park, Richmond Greenway
Event Flyer
Event Power Point Presentation
Community Bike Ride #3 - March 13, 2016
Join members of the community as we take a casual ride along the draft trail route to observe and document the existing conditions.
Time: 8:30 AM
Start: Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop
1500 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
For more information, visit the Rich City Rides events webpage
Community Bike Ride #2 - February 21, 2016
Join members of the community as we take a casual ride along the draft trail route to observe and document the existing conditions.
Time: 8:30 AM
Start: Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop
1500 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
For more information, visit the Rich City Rides events webpage