Pedestrian trail network expansion
Summary
The city is starting the federal MPO process to build a 10-foot multi-use trail on Getwell Road from Church Road to Star Landing. Connected with existing segments, it would form one of the longest pedestrian paths in Mississippi, running from Central Park down through Snowden Grove Park and south along Getwell.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Outside MPO funding is expected to help pay for it; the exact local cost wasn't stated.
Walkers, runners, and cyclists across the city get a safer, connected path linking parks and neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Agendas - Sep 15, 2026
Southaven now has the longest paved pedestrian trail in Desoto County history — 10-plus years and over $10 million of investment connecting Airways to Malone Road — and a new MPO-funded extension will run from Central Parkway to Church Road, connecting DeSoto Central students to businesses.
Agendas - Feb 3, 2026
The city is starting the federal MPO process to build a 10-foot multi-use trail on Getwell Road from Church Road to Star Landing. Connected with existing segments, it would form one of the longest pedestrian paths in Mississippi, running from Central Park down through Snowden Grove Park and south along Getwell.
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