Valparaiso Pathways Construction

The City of Valparaiso Park and Recreation Department commissioned Lehman & Lehman, Inc. to complete a trail routing design plan for the construction of a pedestrian pathway. This $800,000 project is an expansion of the Valparaiso Pathways system throughout the City.

The project consists of two trail segments. The first is the Cumberland Crossing Loop that follows Vale Park Road west to Valparaiso Street, north on Valparaiso Street to Bullseye Lake Road, then east on Bullseye Lake Road to the new Cumberland Road extension. This segment is an 8-foot wide asphalt trail in an open right-of-way and is approximately 1 mile in length.

Segment two is a concrete sidewalk that begins at Valparaiso High School and continues south to Ogden Gardens Park. The new 8-foot wide concrete pathway is replacing an old 4-foot wide walk and is approximately 1 mile in length as well. This segment is in a narrow right-of-way and crosses numerous commercial and residential properties. Some right-of-way acquisition was necessary.

Construction began in August 2007, with completion set for May 2008. Below, you will find project photos, with the most recent photos first.

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Cumberland Loop

5.2.08 Bridge is set in place and spans the small drainage way


5.2.08 Crews line up the bridge on the abutments


5.2.08 Bridge is guided into place


5.2.08 Prefabricated bridge arrives for installation

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Campbell Street

3.31.08 Existing open drain prior to reshaping and
bridge construction


3.31.08 Heavy rains leave water at new bridge location


3.31.08 Fresh concrete along the final sections of the pathway


3.31.08 Fresh concrete along the final sections of the pathway


3.31.08 Final base preparation for the remaining
sections of the pathway

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3.17.08 Excavation and base installation complete –
existing residential retaining wall protected


3.17.08 Construction crews prepare to excavate
for a new concrete retaining wall and stairs


3.17.08 Demolition of existing stairs and
sidewalk along pathway route

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12.12.07 New concrete apron for property owners
adjacent to trail


12.12.07 New ADA Compliant curb ramps


12.12.07 Accommodation of existing utility infrastructure


12.12.07 New 8’ pathway in front of Valparaiso High School

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11.28.07 Demolition complete – pathway route ready
for new curb ramps and sidewalk


11.28.07 Demolition and excavation continues along Campbell St.

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11.16.07 Existing sidewalk removes and aggregate base installed

11.16.07 Existing driveways – saw cut and ready

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Cumberland Loop

11.16.07 Final trail paving through existing woods

11.16.07 Final trail paving through existing woods

11.16.07 Constructed trail along Valparaiso Street

11.16.07 Trail terminated at new pedestrian bridge location

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11.5.07 Trail excavation and aggregate base installation –

Vale Park Road East

11.5.07 Trail excavation and aggregate base installation –

Vale Park Road West

11.5.07 Trail excavation at Vale Park Road and

Valparaiso Street intersection

11.5.07 Trail sub base compaction

11.5.07 Excavated and compacted subgrade

for trail along Valparaiso Street

11.5.07 Site clearing at bridge location

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Campbell Street Existing Conditions

10.1.07 Proposed concrete pathway/

sidewalk improvements – ADA ramp

10.1.07 Proposed concrete pathway/

sidewalk in front of Valparaiso High School

10.1.07 Proposed commercial drive concrete apron improvement

10.1.07 Proposed pathway improvements and landscape renovation

10.1.07 Proposed pathway and private residential stair improvement

10.1.07 Proposed pathway improvement – utility accommodation

10.1.07 Proposed residential drive concrete apron improvements

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Cumberland Loop Existing Conditions

8.28.07 Proposed asphalt trail path location

along Vale Park Road (view to east)

8.28.07 Proposed asphalt trail path location

along Vale Park Road (view to west)

8.28.07 Proposed pedestrian bridge location

8.28.07 Proposed asphalt trail path

location along Valparaiso Street

Forest Park Lodge Parking and Site Improvements

Lehman & Lehman was commissioned by the City of Noblesville Park and Recreation Department for the layout and design of numerous parking improvements, site lighting and the new Forest Park Lodge. The project replaced the existing gravel parking areas throughout the park with newly configured asphalt parking surfaces. New site lighting matching the city standard was planned along Park Drive and helped eliminate a majority of the overhead electric and wood utility poles.

In addition to the parking improvements, Lehman & Lehman located a new public assembly building (Forest Park Lodge) overlooking the Forest Park Golf Course. Designed by Balay Architects, Inc., the building will provide additional office space for park staff and will serve as a public assembly room for the City of Noblesville. Situated amongst some of the largest trees in the park, the 2,600 square foot Lodge will have its own 26 car parking lot with designated drop off area, an outdoor seating area in the front and a large deck above the walkout basement in the back. The $1.2 million project is currently under construction by Myers Construction Management, Inc. (Fishers, Indiana) and is scheduled to be completed in May of 2008. Below, you will find construction photos with the most recent photos first.

3.20.08 Main entrance – doors, windows and siding
have been installed

3.20.08 Exterior siding and masonry nears completion

3.20.08 View of Forest Park Golf Course from new deck

3.20.08 Crews begin ceiling tile installation

3.20.08 Construction crews finish paint and tiling in main room

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1.22.08 New concrete light pole base for lights along Park Drive

1.22.08 North side of lodge – main entry

1.22.08 South side of lodge from the edge of the golf course

1.22.08 South side of lodge showing walkout basement;
building is framed and under roof

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11.15.07 South side of lodge, forms show walkout basement

11.15.07 Construction crews begin forming the building basement

11.15.07 New parking bay along park drive

11.15.07 New parking bay along park drive


11.15.07 Shelter #3 parking lot nearing completion


11.15.07 Shelter #3 parking lot nearing completion


11.15.07 Shelter #5 parking lot nearing completion


11.15.07 Lodge parking demolition and excavation


11.15.07 Lodge main parking lot – gravel sub base


11.15.07 Lodge basement wall forming


11.15.07 Lodge basement excavation and basement wall forming

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10.18.07 Demolition of existing gravel parking areas


10.18.07 Milling of park drive and parking bay construction


10.18.07 Demolition of maintenance building and parking bay construction


10.18.07 Electrical service conduit installation for park drive lighting


10.18.07 Milling of park drive


10.18.07 Shelter #5 site clearing and parking lot construction


10.18.07 Shelter #5 site clearing and parking lot construction


10.18.07 Shelter #5 brick paver base preparation


10.18.07 Staking of new Forest Park Lodge


10.18.07 Site clearing for Lodge and parking lot

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4.24.07 Existing Forest Park Drive and gravel pull off parking

4.24.07 Existing maintenance building and park drive


4.24.07 Existing Shelter #3 parking lot


4.24.07 Existing Shelter #5 gravel parking lot


4.24.07 Existing Shelter #4 parking lot


4.24.07 Future location of the Forest Park Lodge


4.24.07 Existing Shelter #4