GREENWAY
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S.T.E.P. into
Fitness on the Salisbury Greenway during Celebrate July 2006! Start Taking Exercise Personally The Salisbury Parks & Recreation Dept. cordially invites citizens to enjoy the Salisbury Greenway System. Greenways are recreational areas and linear parks throughout the city for walking, biking and jogging. In addition, Greenways supply open space and natural areas for environmental education and wildlife preservation.  The Salisbury Parks & Recreation Dept. currently maintains
five Greenway sections totaling approx. 2.5 miles. Through 5-year
corporate sponsorships, the Greenway receives additional
funding for promotion and maintenance of three sections of the
Greenway. The Prescott Connector, which
begins near Overton Elementary School, includes a covered bridge and
measures approximately 2,820 feet. This section, sponsored by Hap
& Annette Roberts of Statewide Title is the site of the Earth
Day Celebration, Greenway Growlers, 5K Run/Walk for the Greenway and
the Land Trust Tree Lighting.
The Memorial Park Loop section of the Salisbury Greenway is located at Grove Street and is adjacent to the Memorial Park Cemetery. This tranquil, peaceful 2,463 ft. section of the Greenway, sponsored by Summersett Funeral Home, Inc., includes a bridge and encircles a scenic lake with visible wildlife.
The fifth and most recent addition to the Salisbury Greenway
System
encompasses 3,900 feet. Beginning at the Harris Teeter Shopping
Center, the section winds along Brenner Avenue toward the Old
Wilkesboro Road intersection where it crosses the road and continues
along side Union Hill/Oakdale Cemetery toward West Horah Street.
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Registration is Underway for
the 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk for the Salisbury Greenway  The
9th Annual 5K “Run/ Walk For the Greenway will take place on
Saturday, July 29th at 8 a.m. The event will be
co-sponsored by the Salisbury Parks and Recreation
Department and the Salisbury Rowan Runners Club.
The 3.1-mile course,
which includes a portion of the Salisbury Greenway, will begin at Knox
Middle School. Twelve age divisions are available from 14 & under
to 65 and older. Trophies, door prizes and refreshments will be
furnished.
Pre-registration by
July 26th is $15 with a free t-shirt guaranteed.
Registration is available at
7 a.m. on the day of the event for
$20.
All proceeds from the event, support the Salisbury Greenway
system. For further information regarding the 5K, please contact
Steve Clark or Randall King at 704-638-5289. Click the link for a
downloadable PDF registration
5K RACE form. |
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Over 160 Participate
in 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk for the Greenway Fundraiser July 16, 2005 The 8th Annual 5K “Run/ Walk For the Greenway" was held Saturday, July 16th, at Knox Middle School. The morning fundraising event offers a 3.1 mile certified course while include a portion of the Salisbury Greenway. Race results are as follows: Overall Top Three Men: 1st, Robert Miller, 16:11; 2nd, Brett Howell, 16:29; 3rd, Brad Popple, 16:48. Overall Top Three Women: 1st, Mary Bertram, 19:37; 2nd, Lynn Pitson, 20:19, 3rd, Alyssa Lowe, 22:05. Additional race results can be obtained by visiting the Rowan Runners Club site at www.salisburyrowanrunners.com. Recreational Professional Steve Clark, 5K event coordinator, credits the strong partnership between Parks & Recreation and the Rowan Runners Club with the events' continued success each year. Local WSTP Radio Personalities, Mark Brown  and Howard Platt,
completed the race in response to an on-air challenge from the Rowan
Runners Club. Upon their completion of the race, the Rowan Runners
Club agreed to honor their challenge agreement by donating $100 to
Mark and Howard's selected charity of choice, Rowan Helping
Ministries. All proceeds from the event support Greenway maintenance and amenities. Greenways are linear parks within the City which provide recreational areas for biking, jogging and hiking. The event is co-sponsored by the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department and the Salisbury Rowan Runners Club. For more information contact Steve Clark at 704-638-5289. |
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Earth Day 2005
at the Salisbury Greenway Greenway Prescott Section Entrance, Near Overton Elementary School  We know there’s no better place than our Salisbury Greenway to explore
cool things about our beautiful planet. Salisbury Parks &
Recreation, in conjunction with  Overton Elementary School, celebrated Earth Day on Thursday, April 21,
2005 at the Greenway. Seven environmental education
stations were set up along the Greenway. The public enjoyed
joining Overton students as together, they explored our unique
planet Earth and celebrated Earth Day 2005. |
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fourth section, located within Kelsey Scott Park, Old Wilkesboro
Road, crosses a Disc Golf Course and passes a playground, picnic
area and a ball field as it winds toward Union Hill/Oakdale
Cemetery. This section is approximately 1,890 feet in length.
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Sat. July 29, 2006 |
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The Salisbury Greenway System
Offers 5 Sections for Exercise & Fitness! |
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Click the link above and enjoy viewing our Program Brochure for exciting opportunities being offered throughout the city.
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