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In the 1970s, an idea was born.
The Greenway River Trails started out as the “City of Norwich Greenbelt Park Project”. This was envisioned as a public, multi-use, run-walk-bike trail system along the Chenango River, within the city limits.
In 2006, that idea was rekindled.
Since its founding, the Chenango Greenway Conservancy has worked to toward developing multi-use trails for our community.
The original Greenbelt Park Project was the foundation of these efforts.
Patsy’s Riverview - A Work in Progress
The Riverview property is a 5-acre parcel that was graciously gifted in 2019 to the Chenango Greenway Conservancy by Patsy Smith. Her wish is that this property is conserved as public, open space.
We envision this property becoming the cornerstone of the River Trails with parking and easy access.
We see it as a public destination, with an overlook to sit, relax, watch the river, observe wildlife, and just enjoy the outdoors - right within the City of Norwich.
Trails from this area will lead directly to the Baker Dog Park and Greenway park, roughly 1/4 mile to the north.
We are currently working toward agreements that will connect both the North and South River Trails together here.
Thanks to some much-appreciated help from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) we recently broke ground on the observation area mentioned above.
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In late 2022 we poured our river overlook terrace.
In 2023 we will install concrete benches, a gravel parking area, and crushed-stone walking paths!
Greenway Park
Located off of River Street in Norwich, Greenway Park is a great place to bring the kids, have a picnic, watch the river, or explore the Greenway Trails.
Greenway park has a pavilion with picnic tables, grills, and a playground.
Greenway park is also right next door to Baker Dog Park so feel free to bring any furry members of you family!
A new place to play.
A new playground at Greenway Park was built over the course of two days in August 2021.
Community support is essential to the success of our projects. Dozens of volunteers showed up to make this happen, including volunteers from the Chenango Greenway Conservancy, NBT Bank, and the Norwich High School Girls Varsity Swim Team.
Through a collaboration between the Parks Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the Chenango Greenway Conservancy, funds were secured from the City of Norwich and from a generous grant from the Roger Follet Foundation.
Greenway North Trails
Greenway South Trails
Quick Links: Patsy’s Riverview | Greenway Park | Map of North Trails | Map of South Trails