The parcel of land at 668-R Commercial Street represents a unique opportunity for Provincetown to restore a key piece of the original historic trail known as Whistle Path, and connect the outlet of the trail directly to Commercial Street.

The original trail was heavily used by cranberry pickers traveling all the way from the bay to the dune bogs in the late 1800's. Since the path was bisected by the railroad, however, trains were required to blow their whistles at the crossing to warn the pickers - hence the path's name. The parcel adjoins the already preserved Whistle Path Woods, but currently there is no way for the public to access the trail from Commercial Street.

The Whistle Path Woods marks the beginning of a wooded wildlife corridor that stretches across town from the east end all the way to the Clapps Pond and Shank Painter Pond wetland/woodland system. In addition to it's year-round residents, the woods are host to hundreds of migratory species during the spring, summer and fall. The entire area is part of the habitat for the threatened northern parula warbler (Parula Americana), among many other species. The purchase and protection of this small parcel would connect the historic path and woods to Commercial Street, where a trailhead and signage would benefit hikers, birders, and all of Provincetown’s lovers of history and the outdoors.