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Hike with park ranger, learn history

Posted at 1:11 pm February 4, 2022
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

You can hike with a park ranger and learn about history on Cedar Hill Greenway this month.

“Grab your boots and jacket to join us on a hike through the Secret City,” a press release said. “Manhattan Project National Historical Park will be hosting a hike with a ranger along the Cedar Hill Greenway in Oak
Ridge.”

The hike will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The 2.5-mile moderate hike will begin at Cedar Hill Park, the former location of Cedar Hill Elementary School.

“Park rangers will be discussing the early school system of Oak Ridge as well as the shopping centers and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works,” the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, History, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Cedar Hill Greenway, Cedar Hill Park, hike, history, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, National Park Service, Oak Ridge

Manhattan Project Park program: Hike with a ranger on Saturday

Posted at 3:14 pm October 12, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

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Join park rangers for a hike along the Cedar Hill Greenway in Oak Ridge on Saturday, October 13.

The hike will begin at Cedar Hill Park, former location of Cedar Hill Elementary School at 10 a.m. Saturday. Along the hike, rangers will discuss the early school system of Oak Ridge, early shopping centers, and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works, a press release said. This 2.5-mile hike is considered moderately difficult, and some parts of the trail can wash out after a strong storm. Visitors are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear, insect repellent, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water.

Oak Ridge is part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Besides Oak Ridge, the park includes Hanford, Washington, and Los Alamos, New Mexico. The three sites and others were involved in the Manhattan Project, a top-secret federal program to build the world’s first atomic weapons during World War II. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Federal, Government, History, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: atomic weapons, Cedar Hill Greenway, Cedar Hill Park, hike, Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, park rangers, World War II

Manhattan Project Park: Hike with a Ranger on Saturday

Posted at 9:34 pm May 11, 2018
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Join park rangers for a hike along the Cedar Hill Greenway in Oak Ridge on Saturday, May 12.

The hike, which is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Saturday, will begin at Cedar Hill Park, the former location of Cedar Hill Elementary School.

Along the hike, rangers will discuss the early school system of Oak Ridge, early shopping centers, and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works, a press release said.

This 2.5-mile hike is considered moderately difficult, and some parts of the trail can wash out after a strong storm. Visitors are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear, insect repellent, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Cedar Hill Elementary School, Cedar Hill Greenway, Clinton Engineer Works, Hike with a Ranger, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Manhattan Project park, National Park Service

Blankenship Field renovations could start in January, be complete by June

Posted at 1:19 pm December 17, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 1 Comment

The renovation work at Blankenship Field and Jack Armstrong Stadium could start in January and be complete by June, officials said Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (Photo by City of Oak Ridge)

The renovation work at Blankenship Field and Jack Armstrong Stadium could start in January and be complete by June, officials said Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (Photo by City of Oak Ridge)

 

The renovation work at Blankenship Field and Jack Armstrong Stadium could start in January and be complete by June, officials said Thursday.

The work will be done with help from a $496,000 state grant and an equal match from the Blankenship Field Revitalization Foundation, the City of Oak Ridge said in a press release.

“The funds, totaling roughly $1 million, will be used to make a number of upgrades to the facility, including, but not limited to: installation of synthetic turf, concrete walkways, synthetic track, new fencing, signage for the Cedar Hill Greenway trail head, and additional restrooms,” the press release said.

The state grant for the Blankenship Field renovations is from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, and it has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

On December 11, Oak Ridge City Council voted to amend an earlier resolution to include all the enhancements specifically outlined within the grant contract. The expected date for project completion is June 1, 2018, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Government, High School, K-12, Middle School, Oak Ridge, Slider, Sports, Sports Tagged With: Alden Blankenship, Blankenship Field, Blankenship Field renovations, Blankenship Field Revitalization Foundation, Cedar Hill Greenway, City of Oak Ridge, Jack Armstrong Stadium, Jackson Square, Jon Hetrick, Local Parks and Recreation Fund, Mark Watson, Oak Ridge Board of Education, Oak Ridge City Council, Oak Ridge High School Wildcats, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, synthetic turf, TDEC grant, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Warren Gooch

Holiday Hike on Cedar Hill Greenway on Saturday

Posted at 10:29 am December 12, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee is leading a Holiday Hike on Cedar Hill Greenway on Saturday.

Hikers will walk a 2.5-mile loop. The hike starts at Cedar Hill Park at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

City employee Daniel McFee said it’s about a 1.5-hour hike, and it’s open to the public.

McFee said the hike would probably be rated beginner to moderate. It has varying terrain on a mostly single-track trail. There are some hills, but they’re not real bad, McFee said.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Cedar Hill Greenway, City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee, Daniel McFee, hike, Holiday Hike

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