Brand-New Tammany Trace Signage Offers Enhanced Features for Patrons
January 29, 2021

Tammany Trace patrons can expect to see new, upgraded signage along the 28-mile Rails-to-Trails conversion within the coming weeks. The signage, made possible with support from the Northshore Homebuilders Charitable Trust,  retains features from the previous version, while offering greater detail including: a larger, more thorough map with icons indicating points of interest and the amenities offered at each; the option to use a Quick Response, or QR code, to access the entire library of Tammany Trace Rules with your mobile device; and an updated mileage chart including the newly opened extension into Camp Salmen Nature Park. The original signs, also produced with the support of the Northshore Homebuilders Charitable Trust,  were produced in 2009.

“The Tammany Trace is a unique and valued amenity here in St. Tammany. The upgrade of these maps gives patrons more tools to fully enjoy this beautiful outdoor treasure,” said Mike Cooper, St. Tammany Parish President. “We encourage local patrons and visitors to utilize these maps to make the most of their time on the Tammany Trace.”

“Since 1995, the St. Tammany (now Northshore) Home Builders Charitable Trust has invested over $500,000 into our local charities,” said Amy Ybarzabal, Executive Director of the Northshore Home Builders Association. “This donation to the Tammany Trace is one way we fulfill our mission to support legislative, economic, and educational initiatives that promote and protect the American Dream of home ownership. The Trace enhances the quality of life on the Northshore.”

The Northshore Homebuilders Charitable Trust contributed just over $3,000.00 to the production of the signs.  Tammany Trace crews expect to have all signage installed by the end of February 2021.

 

  • The Tammany Trace from 3rd Street to Jenkins Avenue in Covington will be closed on February 6 and February 7, 2024.  

 

  • The Louisiana DOTD will be closing the Tammany Trace bridge over the Bogue Falaya on January 18, 2024 for several weeks as part of the Collins Boulevard Expansion Project.

    We worked with DOTD to keep this section of the Trace open as long as possible, however, construction crews cannot advance the Collins Boulevard expansion without this closure. Crews will be removing a section of the Trace bridge, then replacing it. 

    More closures can be expected along this section of the Trace until the project is complete.
     

Events

 

04.27.2024

Celebrate Trails on the Tammany Trace

Date – Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Location – Multiple locations along the Tammany Trace

Time – 7 AM to 7 PM

Click here for more info. 

 

 

04.27.2024

Celebrate Trails Cleanup on the Tammany Trace

Date – Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Location – 21454 Koop Drive Mandeville, LA 70471

Time – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Meet Up Location - The Caboose in the Kids Konnection Playground

Click here for more info. 

 

05.13.2023

2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Date – May 13 th, 2023

Location – Koop Drive Parking Lot Areas @ 21454 Koop Drive Mandeville, LA 70471

Time – 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Parking - Gravel parking lot near the Kids Konnection Playground

*The Kids Konnection Playground will open a 12:30 pm.*

 

 

03.25.2023

Tour de Lis

The annual “Tour de Lis” biking event will be held this Saturday, March 25. Hosted by the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc., the event will begin and end at Fontainebleau State Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Konnection Playground Rental Information

The pavilion located inside the Kids Konnection Playground is not available for private events or celebrations.    This is a public  picnic area only.   You are allowed one picnic table per family.   No cakes, balloons, presents, etc. are allowed in this area.      You can not barricade or rope off this area or any other area in the playground.   

There is only one area inside the Kids Konnection Playground that is available to rent.   We call it the "Back Deck" and it is located behind the Caboose.   In order to reserve this area, you will need to contact the Children's Museum of St. Tammany at 985-888-1555 or visit their website at www.cmstkids.org. You can also complete a rental form https://cmstkids.org/play/birthday-parties.   

 

The Tammany Trace is available for your special event, fundraising walk, run or ride.   If you are interested in renting the Tammany Trace for a fundraising event, please contact 985-867-9490 for more information.    You can also email Lisa Maddox at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for more information.

Download the rental agreement here .