Project Info
The Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail is a 1.5-mile linear park running along the length of the City of Solana Beach. Schmidt Design Group, Inc.’s design of the trail was created with the help of significant community feedback and workshops. The Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail Linear Park is part of the larger Rails-to-Trails project that includes bicycle and walking trails from Oceanside to San Diego. The portion of trail that passes through Solana Beach was designed to celebrate the edge between land and sea. Crescent moon-shaped decks, poetry, paving patterns, and planting all celebrate this concept. Interpretive displays that highlight the history of Solana Beach, public art, and community gardens are also important features of the design. The gateway, poetry, and public art were created by local artists and incorporated into the design.
Awards
- Orchid Award, Orchids and Onions Public Awareness Program
- Project of the Year, Cliff Street Pedestrian Bridge, American Public Works Association, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter
- Award of Excellence, California Parks and Recreation Society
- Honorable Mention, National Rails to Trails Conservancy/American Society of Landscape Architects
- Award of Merit, American Society of Landscape Architects, San Diego Chapter
- Innovative Concrete Award, San Diego Chapter of the American Concrete Institute
- Project of the Year, American Public Works Association, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter
- Art in Concrete Award, Rosa Street Bridge, San Diego International Chapter of the American Concrete Institute
- Merit Award, Landscape Design Council of California Garden Clubs
- Cornerstone Concrete Award of Exellence, Southern California Ready Mix Concrete Association