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April 2010 | Vol 2 Issue 1

St. Louis Cardinals and GRG Initiate “Bike to Busch” to Kick Off National Bike Month

Bicyclists will get discount game tickets, free admission to a pre-game TrailGate party, secure bicycle valet parking and lots of special in-stadium recognition just for riding to St. Louis Cardinals afternoon games at Busc Stadium on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, Sept. 19.

GRG Welcomes New Executive Director, Susan Trautman

Susan Trautman, a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), joined GRG as Executive Director on March 1. An accomplished leader who has received numerous honors and recognition for her career accomplishments, she brings great energy and extraordinary skills to the leadership of GRG. Susan succeeds David Fisher who retired earlier this year after serving as GRG’s first Executive Director since 2001.

GRG Celebrates Green-Living at Eco Expo and Earth Day Events

GRG is excited to participate in two special events in April -- the second annual Eco Expo, St. Louis’ premier green-living event, and St. Louis Earth Day, the oldest and largest Earth Day celebration in Midwest. GRG shared a booth with Metro East Parks and Recreation District (MEPRD) at Eco Expo on April 10-11. Staff members will be available at the GRG booth at Earth Day to answer questions and share information about the array of greenways, parks and trails built by GRG across the region. In addition, GRG will ask the public to share their ideas about greenways as a way of gathering information useful for the regional plan.

Specially Adapted Cycles Available for Active Seniors and People with Disabilities

People who need extra stability or have other physical disabilities can still enjoy cycling on the KATY Trail and Forest Park bike paths thanks to the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis, which has teamed up with local bike rental shops and organizations to provide specially designed, adapted cycles.

GRG Moves to New Offices in Delmar Loop Historic District and Announces New URL: www.grgstl.org

GRG moved in late March from St. Louis Union Station to 6174A Delmar Blvd., in the Delmar Loop Historic District just east of the intersection of Delmar and Skinker Boulevards. Located in a renovated and restored building across from the Pageant Theatre, the new space is more than 1,100 sq. ft. larger, with a more efficient floorplan, a boardroom that can easily accommodate spectators and includes parking.