(From the City of Joplin)Many residents look for outdoor recreation options, and Joplin's new Tin Cup Trail will provide a perfect way to enjoy nature. Recently approved by the City Council, the trail design features a suspension bridge and winds through woods, fields, and along Tin Cup Creek.
The one-and-a-half-mile trail is part of the City’s Master Trails Plan and provides connectivity in southern Joplin from the St. John’s trail near Mercy Park to the trails in McIndoe Park along Shoal Creek.
“This trail will be one of the most beautiful we’ve built. The only one which could outdo it as far as a great place to walk or bike is the Shoal Creek Trail,” said Dan Johnson, Director of Public Works.
The trailhead will be near the Joplin Family Y facility, and a $1.6 million suspension bridge will be installed on the backside of the building to cross Tin Cup Creek, providing better access to the trail from surrounding areas.
“This will be a unique bridge to the Joplin area and offer an attractive design in the natural environment,” said Johnson.
This new trailway leads to the southern portion of Joplin and empties into McIndoe Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the park and Shoal Creek or continue trails into Wildcat Park. A trail to Grand Falls, considered Missouri's largest continuously running waterfall, is also in the works. Watch for more details in the near future.
Construction of the Tin Cup Trail will begin in 2025, with completion planned for later in the year.
The $1.6 million trail project is funded through the Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax for $1 million, and the remainder is from the Use Tax revenues for beautification purposes. The bridge’s funding of $750,000 is through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with the Use Tax supporting $915,000 for beautification purposes.
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