Have you explored the Downtown Greenway yet?

Our community is very lucky to have immediate access to one of Greensboro’s major projects, the Downtown Greenway! Recently, the city extended the Western Branch, thus completing the loop right beside Wafco Mills. Although some facets of this branch are still under construction, the trail is paved and ready to be traveled on.

Our own little section of the Greenway stretches from W Market St (running through the space in between Greensboro College and Weaver Academy), crosses W McGee St and continues alongside S Cedar St (behind the Historic Wafco Mills building and the 622/620 Walker Ave buildings of Wafco Mills), crosses Spring Garden St, and extends beyond that all the way to W Gate City Blvd. From there, the Greenway makes a 4-mile loop around the city.

The Downtown Greenway even joins up with the Southeast Greenway (running alongside Freeman Mill Rd), the Latham Park and Lake Daniel Park Greenways (at the intersection of W Smith St and Hill St), and will eventually connect with the Atlantic-Yadkin Greenway (at the intersection of W Smith St and Hill St) after future extensions are built along Battleground Ave.

Check out https://downtowngreenway.org for the Greenway’s official website, including a map, history, and amenities you can find along the route.

On May 16 2026, the city will host its official grand opening event for the Greenway located at 504 Guilford Ave (near Demeter Wine Store and Westerwood Tavern).

Work To Still Be Done

• Landscaping, Public Art, and Site Furnishings along the Western Branch

• Crosswalk Improvements at W Market St

• Crosswalk improvements at the Spring Garden St intersection

Future Events

On May 16 2026, the city will host its official grand opening event for the Greenway. Check out the City of Greensboro’s Website, and more specifically the Downtown Greenway Calendar for more future events you now have easy access to!

Highlights from the Route

Sights worth checking out next time you’re thinking about touring the Greenway

Western Branch: Wafco Mills

Western Branch along Greensboro College

Wonder of Water Walk

Take the steps to the creek and watch the wildlife

View along the Western Branch

Between Greensboro College and Weaver Academy

Lighting now in place along the Western Branch

Signage showing the wildlife in the creek

Signage showing the wildlife in the creek

Western Branch along Weaver Academy

Western Branch along Weaver Academy

"Drains Half of Downtown" sign above the creek's drain

with a view of Downtown Greensboro

Western Branch along Greensboro College

Public Art: "Spalanzani & Coppélius"

Also serves as a bike rack

Public Art: "May-Bee and the Bot (in the Uncanny Valley)"

by artist Pete Beeman

Public Art: "May-Bee and the Bot (in the Uncanny Valley)"

by artist Pete Beeman

Downtown Greenway road sign at W Market St crosswalk

Crosswalk at W Market St

Wonder of Water Walk further down Western Branch

Signage showing the wildlife in the creek

Signage showing the wildlife in the creek

Signage showing the wildlife in the creek

Public Art: "Cairn's Course"

Seating and Water along the Western Branch

Public Art: "Energy Abstracts"

by artist Laura Lashley. These are found along the entire greenway.

Mural: Crosswalk

by artist [unknown]

Westerwood Tavern

Stop here along the way for a drink at a lively bar with pool tables, karaoke, and outdoor seating.

View along the Western Branch

Some construction is still happening but will be completed soon.

View along the Western Branch

Fork: Lake Daniel Park & Latham Park Greenways ahead

Downtown Greenway to the right

Lake Daniel Park & Latham Park Greenways ahead

Eventually, the Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway will connect here as well.

Bridge connecting the Western Branch to the Northern Branch

Bridge connecting the Western Branch to the Northern Branch

Creek below the connecting bridge

Creek below the connecting bridge

W Smith St in view ahead

Kiosks along the Greenway will be operational soon

Public Art: "Meeting Place"

Public Art: "Energy Abstracts"

by artist Laura Lashley. These are found along the entire greenway.

Water fountains are along the entire Greenway

Public Art: "High Grove"

by artists David Mudd and Justin Vettel

View of Downtown Greensboro along Northern Branch

This stretch passes alongside W Smith St

First National Bank Field

Baseball field, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers

Mural at Joymonger's

Joymonger's

Stop here for a drink at a bar with live music, outdoor seating, and kid-friendly lawn.

Public Art: "The Onion"

by artist Kim Cannan

Kiosk showing total pedestrians & cyclists that pass by

Deep Roots Market

A co-op grocery store with a hot bar, indoor and outdoor seating.

Restaurants along the Northern Branch

Including The Corner Slice and Fisher’s Grille. On the corner of N Elm St and W Fisher Ave.

View of N Church St from the Northern Branch

View along the Northern Branch

View of Downtown Greensboro along the Northern Branch

View along the Northern Branch

View of tracks along the Northern Branch

Dunleath Neighborhood Connector

Dunleath Neighborhood Connector

Public Art & Bench: "Daydreams at Play"

by artist Nico Amortegui

Public Art & Bridge: "Modern Love"

by artist Sharon Dowell

Public Art & Bridge: "Modern Love"

by artist Sharon Dowell

View of Downtown Greensboro from Eastern Branch

View along the Eastern Branch

Alongside Murrow Blvd

Woven Works Park Amenities

Several amenities in this area including a play area, water fountain, benches, bike rack, and bike pump/fix-it station

Bike Fix-It Station at Woven Works Park

Little Free Library at Woven Works Park

There are a few of these take-a-book, leave-a-book stations along the entire Greenway.

Public Art: "Revolution Cone," Woven Works Park

by artist Randy Walker

Public Art: "Over, Under & Through," Woven Works Park

by artist Randy Walker

View of Downtown Greensboro from the Eastern Branch

Public Art: "Vigilance"

by artist Theresa Arico

Public Art: "Vigilance"

by artist Theresa Arico

Bennett College Water Tower

Greensboro is home to four esteemed colleges, including Bennett College nearby.

Public Art: "A Monument to Dignity and Respect – DIGNITY"

by artist VanDorn Hinnant

Douglas Park Connector

along the Southern Branch

Ole Asheboro Neighborhood

along the Southern Branch

New Connector coming soon

along the Southern Branch

Hopper Trolley bus stop

along the Southern Branch on Carolyn Coleman Way.

Public Art: "A Monument to Dignity and Respect – DIGNITY"

by artist VanDorn Hinnant

View along Southern Branch

View of Downtown Greensboro along Southern Branch

The Continental Club / Back Table

An event space and social gathering spot featuring live music, alcoholic beverages, and coffee. On the corner of S Elm St and Carolyn Coleman Way.

Mural at the Continental Club / Back Table

along the Southern Branch

View along the Southern Branch

Public Art & Bike Rack: "Re:Cycle"

by artist Erik Beerbower

Public Art: Unknown Name

Public Art & Bench: "Five Points Bench"

by artist Gary Gresko

Southeast Greenway Connector

Turn left at this intersection to explore the Southeast Greenway. Turn right to continue onto the Western Branch of the Downtown Greenway.

Public Art: "Gateway of the Open Book"

by artist Frank Russell

View of Downtown Greensboro from the Western Branch

View of Train from the Western Branch

You may be lucky enough to catch a train passing over the “Over.Under.Pass” bridge, by artist Jim Gallucci.

Public Art & Bridge: "Bridging the Gap"

by artists Darlene McClinton and her Creative Minds team

Public Art & Bridge: "Bridging the Gap"

by artists Darlene McClinton and her Creative Minds team

Public Art & Bridge: "Bridging the Gap"

by artists Darlene McClinton and her Creative Minds team

View of Wafco Mills from the Western Branch

This will be your view of home on the return trip!

Video of Entire Greenway

Enjoy this relaxing recording of the greenway, taken by GoPro on my bike on a Saturday morning in April. Certain parts of the video may change as the sights along the greenway are updated and construction is completed, so check in regularly! Link to YouTube video.