Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway has a brand new website with all kinds of features and the site looks really, really good. It uses very high-quality photos, vibrant graphics and interactive features that provide a wealth of information about the Greenway and the events taking place there.

Downtown Greenway Project Manager Dabney Sanders said she’s thrilled with the finished product.

“I am so pleased to share that after many, many years of hanging on to our old website – we have finally launched a new one, www.downtowngreenway.org,” she wrote in an email on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

She added that the new site is “user friendly, modern, and beautiful and is focused on the user experience.”

The new site includes an interactive map that highlights public art, site furnishings, transit stops, parking and other amenities – and the site also provides information on the ways people in the community can get involved with the greenway’s year-round programming, events and volunteer opportunities.

Information can also be found on the site about the impact the project has had on Greensboro and the ways in which the Greenway has improved experiences in the city for walkers, joggers and bicyclists alike.

The new site also provides a lot of history as to how the project, which got its start almost a quarter of a century ago, has progressed over the years.

One very helpful section is the Calendar of Events that includes information on all of the frequent events that happen along the greenway.

“This new site presents a new way for residents and visitors to explore our city,” Sanders stated Wednesday.

The Downtown Greenway – which is an ongoing project with Action Greensboro and the City of Greensboro working together – is a 4-mile-long walking and biking trail that’s meant to encourage economic development in the area and improve the quality of life of Greensboro residents.

The Greenway also “tells community stories through public art.”

The Greenway was born as part of the Greensboro Center City Master Plan just after the turn of the century – and the project was recognized by the Greensboro Bicentennial Commission as that group’s signature project to celebrate the City of Greensboro’s 200th birthday in 2008.

The Greenway is more than just trails; it includes accessible amenities, public art, green space, free events and more.

Action Greensboro and the city has received some financial support over the years from individual and corporate donors that has helped advance the project.

Construction of the Greenway is expected to be completed by the end of next year, weather and supply chains permitting.

The art placed along the trail is a big part of the experience.

Project officials state “Connecting us to the larger world, public art creates a common language for better understanding. With more than 40 pieces on the Downtown Greenway, these include those for inspiration, works to celebrate history, and functional pieces such as benches, bike racks, and signage.”

The Downtown Greenway has three dedicated parking lots for users to access, in addition to some free on-street parking spaces

The majority of the Downtown Greenway, but not all of it, is open 24/7.

Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash.

Here are some suggestions Downtown Greenway officials offer:

  • Share the path with others and move to the right for users to pass on the left.
  • Be mindful of nearby traffic and pay attention at street crossings.
  • Bring a water bottle or use the drinking fountains to stay hydrated. (Note, however, that the fountains are turned off in winter months.)
  • Carry a charged cell phone with you.
  • Listen to music at an appropriate volume level so you can remain aware of your surroundings.
  • Keep in mind that there are no restrooms available along the Greenway.

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