Bloomington Treasure

For 30 years our family has been fortunate to live just steps away from an entrance trail to Nine Mile Creek. It has been a gift to have such a peaceful and natural trail to walk on. Our son played on the banks of the creek on hot summer days as we escaped down to the cool shade for relief. The garter snakes that appear early spring were a favorite for he and his friends. There are such a variety of birds, as well as owls, beavers, deer, ducks and fish swimming in the creek. Sometimes a fox or a coyote. We love bringing family and friends from out of town down to the creek. People are in awe of how it feels like an instant escape from city life.

We always feel safe walking the nine mile corridor trail. Friendly walkers. Some with dogs, and or children . But everyone is enjoying being in nature and the winding creek trails.

It's understandable improvements and updates are needed, but hopefully not at the expense of major ecological damage and destroying habitat for wildlife. Moir Park is a fantastic area and updates there would be beneficial.

I love to ride my E-bike and easily access the river trails from Lyndale Ave. Bikes and pedestrians near each other don't mix well so I would not use a bike trail through the corridor. The trail/off road/ mountain bikers I run into down at the MN river are enthusiastic bikers and generally ride quite fast.

Regardless of referendums and available funds, I hope Bloomington will be very thoughtful about forever altering one of Bloomington's best natural outdoor spaces.