The Mecklenburg County greenway system is quickly becoming one of the finest in the nation. Greenways are vegetated natural buffers that improve water quality, reduce the impacts of flooding, and provide wildlife habitat. Greenway trails provide recreation, transportation, fitness, and economic benefits for all to enjoy. There are currently 37 miles of developed and 150 miles of undeveloped greenways in Mecklenburg County.
Benefits
The greenway offers various benefits to its users as well as the surrounding community. For a summary of benefits click the link below. Benefits of Greenways
Items of Interest
Open Greenways
Briar Creek Greenway - Arnold Drive to Masonic Drive
Briar Creek Greenway - Myers Park High School
Campbell Creek and Upper McAlpine Creek Greenways
Clark's Creek and Mallard Creek Greenways
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
Irwin & Stewart Creek Greenways
- Urban Sections: Connects North Sycamore St., State St. and Freedom Drive
- Irwin Creek Greenway - Remount Road to Clanton Road
McDowell Creek Greenway
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
- Cordelia Park to 12th Street (Alexander Street Park)
- East 7th Street to Morehead
- Morehead Street to Brandywine Road
- Huntingtowne Farms Park
Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek, and Four Mile Creek Greenways
Six Mile Greenway
South Prong Rocky River Greenway (Southeast Greenway - Davidson)
Toby Creek Greenway
Torrence Creek Greenway
Walker Branch Greenway
West Branch Rocky River Greenway
Planned Greenways
McAlpine Creek Greenway - Sardis Road to Providence Road
Briar Creek Greenway - Randolph Road to Meadowbrook Lane
Torrence, Lower McDowell Creek Greenway - Rosemeadow Wood Lane to existing Torrence Creek Greenway
E-mail us and request a Greenway Brochure. Please include your full name and address.
Greenway Resource Documents:
Trail Partnerships
Carolina Thread Trail: The Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of over 500 miles of greenways and trails that reaches 15 counties and 2.3 million citizens. It links people, places, cities, towns and attractions. When you see the Carolina Trail Logo, that will indicate that particular greenway is a section of the Carolina Thread Trail. For more information please visit: Carolina Thread Trail
Lake Norman Bike Route: In years to come, the Lake Norman Bike Route will take shape as a continuous, multi-jurisdictional bicycle route that will encircle Lake Norman, segment-by-segment. It will connect prominent destinations, neighborhoods, and various local bicycle facilities within the surrounding area; providing a safer, useful, and attractive transportation and recreation resource for a wide range of bicyclists. When you see the Lake Norman Bike Route, that will indicate that particular greenway is a section of the Lake Norman Bike Route.For more information please visit: Lake Norman Bike Route
Donate to Partners for Parks
Help make Mecklenburg County more pedestrian-friendly. Partners for Parks is a non-profit independent organization.
NOTE: By clicking on the "Donate Now" button, you will be transferred to networkforgood.com. This web site (not a part of Mecklenburg County) will provide you with additional information and options for your donations to the Partners for Parks Foundation. Please click on the "Donate Now" button to complete your transfer to networkforgood.com. To donate to the Greenways Fund, please enter "Greenways" in the optional designation field.
Make a small donation to the Partners for Parks' "Build with a Brick" (PDF File) program and your personalized, engraved brick will be placed along the trail.