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What Is A Greenway Anyway? |
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The Salisbury Parks & Recreation
Department cordially invites citizens to
enjoy the Salisbury Greenway System. Greenways are
recreational
areas
and linear parks
throughout the city of Salisbury for walking, biking and
jogging. In addition, Greenways supply
open space and
natural areas
for environmental education and wildlife preservation and
drastically increase property values and
quality of life in areas
where a Greenway system is present. |
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Tell Me About the Salisbury Greenway |
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The Salisbury Parks & Recreation
Department currently maintains
five Greenway sections totaling approximately 2.5 miles. Through
five-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
and 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
Forest Hills section, located between Mahaley Avenue and Grove
Street, receives sponsorship support from Rowan Regional Medical
Center. Hospital associates and visitors are encouraged to include
the Greenway into their daily walks and fitness breaks to promote a
lifestyle of well-being. The Forest Hills section is approximately
1,700 ft. and includes a bridge and a playground area.
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
fourth section, located within
Kelsey Scott Park
on 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.
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 Union Hill/Oakdale Cemetery toward West Horah Street.
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Summer 2008 Brochure
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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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Run Walk for the
Greenway 5K and Half Mile Fun Run
Join
us this summer for the Run Walk for the Greenway 5K and Half
Mile Fun Run!
Click here to download a
registration brochure for the event! |
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Supervised Walking
Program
A partnership between Salisbury Parks & Recreation and the
Salisbury Rowan Runners Club provides a year-round walking
program at the Salisbury Greenway. For more information
regarding this complimentary program, please
click here. |
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Greenway Walking
Maps
The Salisbury Greenway System offers five sections for exercise &
fitness! Get your
Greenway
walking maps by
clicking here! |
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Support the Greenway
Donations to the Salisbury Greenway are always welcomed,
appreciated and acknowledged. For more information regarding
sponsorships or the Greenway in general, please contact Elaney
Hasselmann by
email or by phone at (704)
638-4460. |
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