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WATERVILLE — The Susan Childs Boat Launch at Quarry Road Recreational Area will officially open at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, which is National Trails Day.
After a ribbon cutting ceremony, Joe Reisert, the president of Friends of Quarry Road, will give an update on the area and plans for trail enhancements and summer programs.
The boat launch, on Messalonskee Stream, was built in remembrance of Susan Childs, a family physician and dedicated Friends of Quarry Road board member, and provides access for non-motorized boating. Kayakers and canoers are encouraged to bring their boats for a paddle to celebrate the opening. Trails, including one for mountain bike single-track, which was added last year, will be open for biking and walking for all ages and abilities, and a barbecue is planned to start at 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public; donations to support the trails will be accepted.
Friends of Quarry Road, a nonprofit group, works with the city to help oversee and maintain the recreation area. It annual meeting, which is open to the public, will be held as part of the schedule of events.
For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 680-4744 or visit quarryroad.org.
