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SITE LOCATION: Martha Truman Rd. & Holmes
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES
CLASSIFICATION: Greenway
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 Santa Fe Trace Park Greenway is a primarily natural area consisting of

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PARK DISTRICT: multiple parcels of land west of Wornall Road to the train tracks east of
Holmes Road. This greenway is surrounded by single and multi-family
ESTABLISHED: 1978 residential and is located just south of Avila University. It is not easy to
ACREAGE: 23.86 acres walk to and although there is a park sign, it’s not well known where the
property starts or stops. It is not attractive or inviting and doesn’t offer a
sense of safety. Opportunities for improvement:
PARK AMENITIES • This greenway has potential to add a multi-use trail which could
connect Carl Migliazzo Park to the Blue River trails
• Old Park Sign (1) • Park benches could be added, along with better and more signage
• Regulatory Sign (1) • Removal of invasive honeysuckle vegetation to open up views
• Restrooms (Portable) (1) through the greenway

PARK ASSESSMENT RATING

RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
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UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD EXCELLENT

Comfort/Character-16

Usability-5

Accessibility-7 Amenities-18 TOTAL SCORE

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