Huntsville's Cummings Research Park (CRP) just dropped their master plan and what it has in store for greenways is awesome.
Research Park is a popular running area and if the newly released master plan comes to fruition its about to get much better. I won't bore you with the details just the highlights.
Here is what the plan says about greenways:
Greenways are recommended open space systems within the park that include natural areas (existing or re-established) that are in contrast to the built environment. The greenway and surrounding undeveloped areas provide the structure for a contiguous system and connects to major destination both internal and external to the district. This area create opportunities for recreation interface with open space.
The picture above shows the new and existing trails and greenways in CRP. What we care about the most is what's new:
- Three new connections to Indian Creek Greenway.
- Northern and southern extension of Indian Creek Greenway
- New greenway along Sherwood Creek.
- The northern half of the Mcdonald Creek Greenway from Exploration park.
- Many, many more multiuse trails and bike paths.
To get a better view of the plan go the CRP home page which has links to two documents, the Master Plan and design guidelines that have more info. As always I will be adding this to the Huntsville and Madison Greenways guide ASAP.
