greenway

noun green·way \ ˈgrēn-ˌwā \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Definition of greenway

: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection

Recent Examples of greenway from the Web

Founded in 1990, Jefferson Beautification's handiwork can be seen throughout Jefferson Parish in its parks, neutral grounds and other greenways.

— sue strachan, NOLA.com, "Parkway Promenade raises funds to beautify Jefferson Parish," 22 Apr. 2018
Then Fishers and Noblesville announced plans in February 2017 to build a greenway on the Nickel Plate and tear out 9 miles of tracks.

— john tuohy, Indianapolis Star, "Judge orders train museum out of Noblesville home by July 12," 29 June 2018
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has worked to create more greenways and parks, like having a park in each of uptown's four wards and adding the sportsplex in Matthews.

— leah asmelash, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte's parks are consistently ranked worst in the country. Here's why.," 7 June 2018
Suwanee Greenway Bike this 4 mile stretch of paved greenway and boardwalk through forest and marsh on the banks of Suwanee Creek.

— laura berrios, ajc, "Silver Spokes program gets more seniors into cycling," 31 May 2018
Drawings also show substantial greenways and trees and – surprising for ever-rainy Portland – apparently no roof or dome over the field or many of the seats.

— OregonLive.com, "Here's what a Major League Baseball stadium in Portland could look like," 9 May 2018
From urban greenways to gardens that cultivate native species; from recycling centers and sustainable energy, this quilt is meant to encourage participants to address topics that fall under the umbrella of Environmental Justice for Mother Earth.

— blake ells, AL.com, "Earth Day at The Gardens is Saturday from 11-3 p.m.," 20 Apr. 2018
This 13-mile, natural surface trail will be a great asset and provide an entryway onto the Spring Creek Greenway, which is the longest, contiguous, urban, forested greenway in the country.

— patricia dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Spring Creek Nature Trail completed, ceremony scheduled for June 1," 24 May 2018
Watch outdoor theater and dance performances, go kayaking, see scientists catch critters in the East River, and explore a new 5-acre greenway that’s now part of New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Park.

— kari bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 23 May 2018

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