Answers to Questions about Upcoming Pathways 2035 Trails Master Plan

The Department of Parks and Recreation has provided informative answers to specific questions posed by the Trails and Blueways Council (TBC) regarding the draft of the 10-year Countywide Trails Master Plan. Draft plan will be discussed further at the May 26 TBC meeting. Meetings are hybrid; members of the public can attend in person or … Read more

April 28, 2026 meeting – Trails and Blueways Council

Check out the agenda and minutes from last month’s meeting. It includes the draft list of all “recreational” trail segments (Tiers 1, 2 and 3) and the recommended Tier 1 projects (both “recreational” and “active mobility”) for each magisterial district. Recommended Tier 1 trails in Gainesville Magisterial District:

March 3 meeting of Trails and Blueways Council

The Trails and Blueways Council (TBC) is a 16-person committee appointed by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to provide recommendations related to bike/pedestrian planning, programs, and infrastructure. TBC meets monthly from 6:30-9:00pm in the Hellwig Administration Building of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Normally the TBC meets on the fourth Tuesday … Read more

Adopting the final route for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST)

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a unit in the National Park Service system, but the Federal government defers to local agencies to define the route and manage the trail. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) will make the route decision that when it approves the Trails Master Plan. The Planning Commission … Read more