Build Lebanon Trails is a volunteer group that formed under the Community Health Improvement Partnership, a program implemented by Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
Build Lebanon Trails, is working to design and build more than 50 miles of hiking and walking trails around Lebanon, Oregon. The group is attempting to bring more opportunities for health and fitness to Lebanon residents.
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that more than 2,600 Americans die every day — that's one person every 33 seconds — from heart disease.
According to the American Heart Association, regular exercise can help lower blood pressure, stabilize cholesterol levels, prevent heart disease and reduce obesity.
The American Hiking Society touts exercise as a great way to reduce stress, combat depression and counter the effects of aging. The society states on its Web site that exercise creates endorphins, the body's natural tranquilizers, and releases adrenaline that may build up throughout the day. The group also maintains that regular walking keeps bones strong and prevents osteoporosis.
In addition to the health benefits, Build Lebanon Trails also believes that fitness trails foster a sense of community and increases appreciation for the outdoors.
For more information, on the monthly hikes and how you can get involved, call:
(541) 258-4287
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~ NEWS FLASHES! ~
Hello Parks and Trails supporters.
First I must say: Thank You all for support during 2008 at all of Lebanon’s and Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) Parks and Trail development projects, public meetings, trail hikes and workdays.
Accomplishments In 2008: Together we developed 5100 feet of water trail at Cheadle Lake, 2400 feet of land trail at Cheadle Lake, 540 feet of trail along Burkhart Creek trail, 300 feet of paved trail on Marks Slough trail phase 2 and numerous pre-development trail projects including acquiring 10 acres of land south of Cheadle Lake.
It is time again to ask for your help in demonstrating to the granting world all the great public support there is in Lebanon for development of the Cheadle Lake Recreation Area and all the park recreation and trail projects that are being built.
Letters of Support
Please send me (Rod Sell) your letters of support for the planned improvements and projects for Cheadle Lake. These improvements include:
Purchasing land on the south shore of the lake that will provide public access to the south side of the lake. Build trails along the shoreline of Cheadle Lake. An of course more great hikes and opportunities to get your hands dirty building the trails and working on habitat enhancement projects.
The letters should include one or all of these ideas and any other great ideas you have in mind as a way to participate:
A statement covering your support for the development of trails and for acquiring park land at Cheadle Lake. Descriptions of how youth are using trails and Cheadle Lake to experience nature, wildlife and the great Oregon outdoors. Your commitment to helping. This can be a little as writing a letter of support, using the trails, or offering labor, materials, or services to the effort. Your excitement for the project. How the trail and park projects at Cheadle Lake are improving the health and welfare and livability of the community. How the current and planned efforts at Cheadle Lake are improving the environment, wildlife and conservation of the area.
As you know BLT is working at developing over 50 miles of fully accessible trails in Lebanon. The trails will be 10 to 12 feet wide and paved for easy use. They will connect each home with each school, park, business, senior center, library, downtown, library and open spaces in Lebanon.
The City of Lebanon with the help of BLT and many, many sponsor and partners including you are developing the proposed 244 acre Cheadle Lake Recreation Area. The grant we are applying for in 2009 will build even more trails at Cheadle Lake and provide the funding to purchase very essential land on the south side of the lake.
Please take a few moments to write a “Letter of Support”. Address the letters to:
Rod Sell
City of Lebanon
305 West Oak Street
Lebanon OR 97355
URGENT: Time is short so please mail or drop off the letters at the Lebanon Public Works Maintenance Shop at 305 West Oak before March 23, 2009.
If time has slipped away from you feel free to email me at rsell@ci.lebanon.or.us with your letter.
~ Rodney Sell
Build Lebanon Trails won the 2007 Lebanon Community Service Group award and Rod Sell won the 2007 Lebanon Man of the Year Award! Congratulations to the winners for all of the hard work it took to earn these cherished awards.
Read more about the 2007 Lebanon Distinguished Service Awards in the Lebanon Express.
Read the Walk About Magazine article here.
Strategic and Refinement Planning Status as of 5/14/08.
South Santian Watershed Council presentation (2.9MB PDF)
