Back Creek Greenway Planning Study
Back Creek Greenway Planning Study
Welcome to the Back Creek Greenway Planning Study's public input webpage! Mecklenburg County is conducting planning studies for greenway trails along portions of the greenway system as reflected on Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan to help inform future development, land needs and funding priorities. Greenway trails are the number one requested amenity by the residents of Mecklenburg County. In an effort to meet the needs of the public and continue adding to Mecklenburg County's growing greenway system, a planning study aims to better understand future greenway corridors.
The Back Creek Greenway Planning Study will evaluate approximately 7½ miles of the Back Creek Greenway corridor from Reedy Creek Park (Grier Road) to future Back Creek Park (Back Creek Church Road). The Back Creek Greenway corridor will ultimately connect several neighborhoods and residents to Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve, future Reedy Creek Greenway (currently in design), as well as three future park properties (including Back Creek Park). This project is not funded but rather intends to inform funding priorities for future Capital Improvement Plans. At the end of the study, the County will hold a public meeting to present the results and gather input.
Below you will find project updates and timelines, meeting dates, key contact information, and other important information about the Back Creek Greenway Planning Study. You may also give feedback and ask questions about this future greenway corridor. We encourage you to provide your input and stay connected!
For more information on Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Capital Planning projects: https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/site-menu/current-projects
Back Creek Greenway Planning Study
What's Next?
The Reedy Creek Greenway Planning Study will serve as a guide for real estate acquisition and preliminary design. Real estate acquisition is the next step in this long-term process that will require extensive collaboration with individual property owners. Property owners may donate property or be compensated for affected portions of their property. Ownership and/or easements of the land needed is an essential factor when prioritizing funding for future greenway projects.
Mecklenburg County does not have any funding allocated for the development of the Back Creek Greenway Corridor in their existing Capital Improvement Plan. The construction of the 7½ miles of greenway will likely not be built as 1 project, but rather 2-3 projects. For each project that gets funded for design and construction, there will be a public meeting for review and community input.
Additional questions? Contact:
Joyce Figueroa, Park Planner
Joyce.Figueroa@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Documents
Back Creek Greenway, Doby Creek Greenway, and Back Creek Park Planning Studies
The community is invited to join us at the North Region Advisory Council regular meeting to review the planning studies performed for Back Creek Greenway, Doby Creek Greenway and Back Creek Park. The meeting will take place at Reedy Creek Indoor Shelter #3.