Colfax conducting parks survey

The City of Colfax has released an online parks survey in order to help plan for the future of Colfax's park system.

Included in the survey is a map of existing and potential parks and trails. Among those proposed is the Colfax to Pullman trail on the former Union Pacific railroad, which would run from Colfax to Pullman through Albion if the state banks the rail line and decides to convert it to a recreational trail.

Public meetings have been organized by Pullman Civic Trust to discuss options for the rail line which has been out of use for 10 years. Options include rail banking and converting...