Working in close partnership with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC), as well local agencies such as cities, townships, and the Huron Clinton Metropark Authority (HCMA), HWPI raises funds for trail construction and programming, engages the community around recreational trail activities, and supports trail maintenance and beautification efforts in order to enhance trail user experience.

Our work is grounded in the idea that people of all ages, abilities, income levels, and interests have the right to safely access nature and enjoy the outdoors. We believe that recreational trails support both physical and mental health, provide safer commuting options, benefit local economies, connect communities, and reduce our region’s carbon footprint.

In furtherance of these principles, HWPI has helped to create a successful public-private partnership with WCPARC, augmenting local funding by securing state and federal grants and through significant donor contributions, to accelerate construction of the B2B Trail and connect it to Michigan’s existing and growing network of trails.