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Raccoon River East Greenway & 1st Street Access

Open access · future amenities planned

A new riverfront recreation area south of Valley Junction offers a boat launch, with connected trails and further amenities planned.

Project images and plans

Area
Valley Junction / east riverfrontSource 1Source 2
Location
425 S. 1st StreetSource
Project scope
City identifies Phase I completed 2025Source
Documented detail
County confirms boat access operating and future hiking trails/fishing piers plannedSource

What matters next

Latest documented stage
Open access · future amenities planned.Source
Next milestone
Further phase announcements and completion updates from the linked project sources.
Project context

A new riverfront recreation area south of Valley Junction offers a boat launch, with connected trails and further amenities planned.

Project milestones

Phase I completed

The city annual report identifies completion of the first phase of river access.

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Connecting trail open

The city construction update records the 1st Street trail open, with restoration remaining.

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More riverfront amenities

The county identifies future hiking trails, fishing piers and other amenities.

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Documents & sources

Official records and reporting, with access limitations noted.

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