Proving that inter-agency cooperation can work well, the city
and water district opened the new San Pedro Ponds Walking Trails on
Saturday. Despite the persistent rain, more than 40 people helped
Mayor Dennis Kennedy and Santa Clara Valley Water District board
members Rosemary Kamei and Sig Sanchez cut the ribbon opening the
system of trails surrounding the 29-acre groundwater recharge area
at Hill and San Pedro avenues on Morgan Hill
’s east side.
Proving that inter-agency cooperation can work well, the city and water district opened the new San Pedro Ponds Walking Trails on Saturday.
Despite the persistent rain, more than 40 people helped Mayor Dennis Kennedy and Santa Clara Valley Water District board members Rosemary Kamei and Sig Sanchez cut the ribbon opening the system of trails surrounding the 29-acre groundwater recharge area at Hill and San Pedro avenues on Morgan Hill’s east side.
“It was incredible to see how many people came out despite the rain,” said Councilman Steve Tate, who spoke along with the mayor. “We also signed up a large number of volunteers.” City staff will keep the trails free of trash, with periodic pick-up assisted by volunteer efforts. The water district will continue to maintain the ponds.
“Jon Hatakeyama and Wayne O’Connell (part of the Public Access Committee) kept us working,” Tate said.
The new public trails were created by an agreement between the city and the water district, with encouragement from the San Pedro Ponds Park Trails Public Access Committee. Entrance to the trail is on Hill Road across from Sundance Court behind the Dunne/Hill fire station.
“We didn’t order the right weather,” said Councilwoman Hedy Chang. She was pleased to be first to make it to the end of the trail.
“It’s really wonderful to have such a nice trail close to the ponds where people can exercise and enjoy seeing wildlife too.
Birds will now share space with joggers, top with the opening of San Pedro Ponds Walking Trails Saturday, top, while a jack rabbit scampers after Mayor Dennis Kennedy, right. Kennedy and others unveil a memorial plaque during opening ceremonies, center; bottom right, Kendall, Darcy and Chuck Foster use the trail.
