Jackson Creek Trail

The first of several phases of the Jackson Creek Trail began with construction of the Trail from the Winslow, High and Rogers roundabout south across Rogers Family Park to Sherwood Oaks Park, a distance of approximately 6/10 of a mile.

The total length of the Jackson Creek Trail is approximately 1.3 miles, including a 0.12 mile stretch along Rhorer Road.

Phase II of the Jackson Creek Trail - a City of Bloomington Engineering Department project to connect several key destinations.

How to get to the Jackson Creek Trail from Sherwood Oaks Park and Olcott Park (PDF 82.89 KB)

The Trail is similar in design to the Clear Creek Trail with a 12' asphalt pavement width, landscape plantings, rain garden drainage features, and site amenities such as park benches and a drinking fountain. Crider & Crider of Bloomington was contractor on the project. Work commenced in spring 2010. The first phase of the Jackson Creek Trail was completed in 2010.

Parking to access the Jackson Creek Trail is available at Rogers Family Park, Olcott Park, Jackson Creek Middle School, Sherwood Oaks Park, and Childs Elementary School. 

The $327,295.25 cost for Phase I of Jackson Creek Trail construction, as well as the construction inspection costs were 100% funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Creek's Edge Trail

The Creek's Edge Trail is a .6 mile paved trail located off Sare Road in the Creek's Edge neighborhood. Future connections to the Jackson Creek Trail are planned for this trail section.