The City of Duluth proudly marked an exciting milestone on Wednesday, March 25, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the Bunten Road Park Walking Trail Improvements project.

Mayor Greg Whitlock was joined by Council Members Sarah Park, Manfred Graeder, and Shenée Johnson-Cummings, along with city staff and project partners, to officially kick off this important enhancement to one of Duluth’s most beloved parks. The project represents a significant investment in improving connectivity, accessibility, and overall park experience for residents and visitors.

The Bunten Road Park Improvements project will include repairs and replacement of the existing walking trail, expanded trail connections, ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades, and improvements to park infrastructure to enhance safety, sustainability, and long-term usability. While construction is underway, the park will remain open, with some temporary closures in select areas.

Community members can look forward to a revitalized park experience, with the project currently on track for completion in spring 2027.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Participants (left to right):
Annette McIntosh, Jane Yang, Kim Kelkenberg, Alexis Server, Erin White, Margie Pozin, Manfred Graeder, Mayor Greg Whitlock, Sarah Park, Steven Calkins, Shenée Johnson-Cummings, Sharon Parris, Brady Rounds, Mark Carter, Kathy Marelle, Tyler Mathis, Craig Corley, and John Keating.

For more information and project updates, please visit the City of Duluth website.