As part of the Community Health Implementation Plan to promote recreational biking, Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH) recently donated bike equipment including a bench, storage rack and repair station to the Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy for use on the Lincoln Prairie Trail.
The Fix-It Station has tools available for use including a tire pump and hooks so riders can hang the bike and make quick repairs while on the trail. TMH also donated a new concrete slab for the equipment to sit on.
“Spring is the perfect kick-off for people to head outside, stay active and enjoy the trails,” said Jay Boulanger, community health consultant for TMH. “We want this equipment addition to be helpful to all those who use the trail. Our Plant Operations team did a great job installing the equipment, too.”
The Lincoln Prairie Trail is a 14.6-mile asphalt-paved bike/hike rail-trail, connecting the cities of Pana and Taylorville, which provides a unique opportunity for Christian County residents, as well as visitors, to exercise in a safe, biologically diverse area surrounded by fresh air and bountiful wildlife.