Downtown Greenway - Greensboro, NC

06/18/2026

Join us Monday, June 29, from 5:30-7 pm at Morehead Park Trailhead to reflect on the beauty of nature and use your senses to guide you, as you remark on what's around you while Nature Journaling. A notebook and other materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you'd like!

Parking is available at 475 Spring Garden St. and in the parking lot adjacent to it.

Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/greenwayjournaling

06/16/2026

Join us for a walk along the Greenway with the SPCA of the Triad on Saturday, June 20, from 9-11 am! The SPCA is a local animal rescue nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused, neglected, and injured animals. Individuals will have a dog that they can walk along the greenway to socialize and get their energy out in a positive way!

The hike will be about 1-2 miles long and begin at the Freedom Cornerstone (at the corner of Murrow Boulevard and E. Gate City Boulevard).

Parking is available at 750 Plott St.

Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGspcawalks

06/15/2026

Immerse yourself in the world of lavender with a simple craft workshop on Sunday, June 28, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Freedom Cornerstone (at the corner of Murrow Boulevard and E. Gate City Boulevard). Create a beautiful keepsake (space is limited).

Everyone is welcome to come try the unique flavors of lavender coffee and lemonade, take some dried lavender home, and indulge in a variety of lavender goodies from a local farm. Come learn about the fascinating history of this herb and its multitude of uses!

Parking available at 750 Plott St.

Pre-registration required: https://tinyurl.com/DGlavender26

06/13/2026

Explore the heart of the city with our guided walking tour of the Downtown Greenway on Saturday, June 27, from 9 am to 12 noon!

Join us as we share a wealth of information about the Downtown Greenway project, local history, surrounding neighborhoods, public art installations, environmental stewardship, economic impact, and more!

Each tour will take approximately 3 hours to complete the 4-mile loop of the Downtown Greenway, and will start and finish in LoFi Park located at 500 N. Eugene Street at 9 am.

Register online at https://tinyurl.com/DGWalkTours. Drop-ins welcome; space permitting.

On-street parking is available in the area, or at the public parking deck at 215 N. Eugene Street. We ask that you do not use the parking lots of nearby businesses, our of respect for their customers and business needs.

06/12/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 13, from 9-11 am at Cairn's Course (501 Guilford Ave) for Checkmate: Intro to Chess! A fun, beginner-friendly program that teaches students the basics of chess, including piece movement, rules, and simple strategies.

Students will learn directly from instructor and artist Subbora Jackson through interactive lessons and friendly games while building critical thinking, focus, and confidence—leaving ready to play with skill and say, “Checkmate!”♟️

Pre-register now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGChess
Drop-ins welcome!

06/11/2026

Join us Friday, June 26, from 5-6:30 pm at Woven Works Park for Downtown Greenway's first Crafty Kids Club workshop. We will have DIY Butterflies, a hands-on, creative program where children design and build their very own beautiful butterflies using fun craft materials.

Through cutting, coloring, painting, and decorating, kids will explore their imagination while developing fine motor skills and artistic confidence. Each child will leave with a unique butterfly creation—and a big smile to match! 🦋✨

06/08/2026

Join us for a walk along the Greenway with the SPCA on Saturday, June 20, from 9-11 am! The SPCA is a local animal rescue nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused, neglected, and injured animals. Individuals will have a dog that they can walk along the greenway to socialize and get their energy out in a positive way!

The hike will be about 1-2 miles long and begin at the Freedom Cornerstone (at the corner of Murrow Boulevard and E. Gate City Boulevard).
Parking is available at 750 Plott St.

Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGspcawalks

06/04/2026

After 25 years of vision, partnership, and perseverance, Greensboro's Downtown Greenway has come full circle and is now complete – and we're excited to share our new documentary highlighting the story behind this transformational project.

This film chronicles the creation of a four-mile urban greenway that now encircles downtown Greensboro, connecting neighborhoods, parks, public art, businesses, and community spaces. Through interviews, historic perspectives, and scenes from the trail itself, the film highlights the people and organizations who helped transform a bold idea into one of North Carolina's most unique urban trail systems.

The completion of the Downtown Greenway marks the end of a decades-long project, but only the beginning of the stories, experiences, and connections that will continue to unfold along the path for generations to come.

Special thanks to filmmaker Alexei Mejouev of Birdhouse Productions for bringing this story to life through his thoughtful direction and creative vision.

Watch now: tinyurl.com/DowntownGreenwayDocumentary

After more than 25 years of vision, partnership, and perseverance, ...

06/04/2026

Calling all caregivers with little ones!

Join us monthly on first Fridays with your kiddos in strollers for a walk (and roll) along the Downtown Greenway. Meet new people and explore the downtown area as we venture out from Woven Works Park (401 Cumberland St.) at 10:30 AM (after First Friday Storytime ends) .

This is a drop-in event. Plan for 1-2 miles round-trip, including a stop at family-friendly play spaces along the way.

06/03/2026

Explore the stream restoration with Laine Roberts and the Downtown Greenway on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30-7:00 pm along our Western Branch at Cairn's Course (501 Guilford Ave.) and learn about the life the stream supports, its importance to the environment, and simple ways you can help care for it.
There are no public restrooms at this site.

Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGstreamtalk