As reported by: Kansas City Star
Ameristar Kansas City Casino and Hotel has agreed to donate $2 million to help complete the Riverfront Heritage Trail bicycle and walking path along the Missouri River.

The donation is part of a new five-year development agreement between the casino and the Kansas City Port Authority approved unanimously by the city agency at a special meeting Monday.

The Port Authority and other local backers envision that the estimated $32 million network of trails someday will link Kansas City's scenic Cliff Drive on the east to points in Kansas City, Kan., on the west.

Much of it, including the Port Authority's river walk in Berkley Park, already is built and is in use.

More than $9 million is still needed to complete the system, said Darby Trotter, president of Kansas City River Trails Inc., which has spearheaded the project.


Article By: Kansas City Star