Millpond Park Trail Expansion Breaks Ground Today

Radcliff, KY · July 16, 2026

The humidity is holding steady this morning, but the sound of construction equipment at Millpond Park is a welcome trade-off for the new trails coming our way. If you’re planning a morning walk, just be mindful of the crews near the western entrance.

📰 The Lead

Today marks the official start of the Millpond Park trail expansion, a project aimed at connecting the existing walking paths to the northern residential corridors. For years, residents have navigated a patchwork of sidewalks to reach the water, but this three-quarter-mile addition creates a seamless loop. The city secured a state recreational grant last fall to cover the bulk of the costs, ensuring the project doesn't dip into the general fund.

Crews will be clearing brush and grading the path throughout the afternoon, so expect some noise if you're heading out for a midday stroll. Once finished, the path will feature solar-powered lighting and two new observation decks overlooking the pond. City planners expect the full loop to be open for the community by the time the leaves start to turn this autumn.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • North Logsdon Parkway Lane Closures — Utility crews are repairing a water main today, reducing traffic to a single lane near the intersection.

  • Teen Tech Workshop at Library — Local students can learn basic 3D printing and coding starting at 4:00 PM in the Maker Space.

  • Fort Knox Artillery Training Notice — Residents may hear increased rumbles through Friday evening as units conduct scheduled live-fire exercises.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 88°F · Low 74°F — Rain showers (29% chance of precipitation) Keep an umbrella in the car; those afternoon clouds might actually deliver on their promise.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Summer Reading Celebration — Radcliff Public Library, 10:30 AM Final prizes and ice cream for students who hit their reading goals.

  • Vine Grove: Farmers Market — Optimist Park, 3:00–6:00 PM Short drive for fresh sweet corn, local honey, and handmade soaps.

  • Community Garden Workday — Colvin Community Center, 5:30 PM Help weed the shared beds and take home a bundle of herbs.

  • Elizabethtown: Trivia Night — Flywheel Brewing, 7:00 PM Gather a team for five rounds of general knowledge and local history.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Radcliff Public Library History Room
    • Tucked away in the back corner, this quiet archive houses digitized records of the city’s rapid growth following the establishment of Fort Knox. It contains rare maps from the 1940s that show how a small rail stop transformed into a city.

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