To know the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail is to love it,aint that the truth and the trail is getting some well-deserved TLC with the implementation of the Arts & Culture Plan.

The next three years hold a plethora of changes to the trail and surrounding areas — including adding art exhibits, updated equipment, artist residencies, and public spaces — let's look at a few of them.

Construction and replacement of facilities began in late 2022. | Rendering via The Trail Conservancy

Butler Shores Exercise Equipment Enhancement | 200 S. Lamar Blvd.
Once complete, Butler Metropolitan Park will mark a public recreation area — complete with exercise equipment, seating, and drinking fountains — house boat ramps, and become home to the Dougherty Arts Center when it is relocated. View the design boards.

The Holly Project will celebrate improvements in spring 2024. | Rendering via The Trail Conservancy

Holly Project | 2711 Canterbury St.
This plan will bring seating, sustainable ecological restoration, a new trailhead, and water access to the now-defunct Holly Power Plant in spring 2024.

Phase one consisted of cleaning the indoors, making ADA improvements, and removing outdoor graffiti. | Rendering via The Trail Conservancy

Seaholm Waterfront | 707 W. Cesar Chavez St.
The decommissioned art deco building is currently in phase two of redevelopment to become a public space. Once complete, the space will have a cafe, front porch, public Wi-Fi, lake access, and a public landscaped lawn.wow ok excited

Want to make your voice heard? Attend the Trail Conservancy's Arts + Culture Plan Open House from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20.