Explore the Future Route of the Shoreline Greenway Trail in New Haven, Part II
Schedule
Sun Aug 18 2024 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
FORT HALE PARK | East Haven, CT
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The City of New Haven has received more than $9 million since December 2022 to complete a new extension into New Haven of the Shoreline Greenway Trail (SGT) which, when completed, will be a contiguous multi-use trail extending from New Haven to Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. In March 2024 the City released its proposed plan for the SGT expansion. The new segment will connect the future Shoreline Greenway Trail route at the New Haven/ East Haven town line with the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and East Coast Greenway in the Long Wharf area, fulfilling a 25-year dream of trail advocates for an interconnected network of greenways and cycling systems across Greater New Haven.
Excitement is building for this unique recreational and economic development resource that will link existing parks and greenways and provide improved access to some of the most scenic and historic places on the east side of New Haven harbor, including the remains of an 18th-19th century military fort, the Pardee Seawall promenade, and Forbes Bluff, truly one of the most spectacular spots on the entire Connecticut shoreline.
You may have seen some of the recent publicity about the plans for the SGT expansion:
"Move Over, Appalachian Trail"
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/paving_the_greenway_from_ma_to_guilford_alt_tell_the_appalachian_trail_to_move_over
On this walk, join local experts and advocates for a walking 'preview' of the southern section of the SGT extension into New Haven. We will talk about the long history of the 'harborside trail' concept for New Haven, examine some ways the proposed plan could be tweaked to provide better access to scenic resources and a better user experience, and discuss the many environmental justice issues affecting New Haven's port and harbor area.
The walk will be led by longtime advocate of a harborside trail, Chris Ozyck, as well as Aaron Goode of the Bioregional Group and representatives from the Shoreline Greenway Trail organization.
Meeting point for Part II is Fort Hale Park. We will be traveling approximately 3.5 miles to the Long Wharf Area, the endpoint of the walk. From there we will shuttle back to Fort Hale.
Sponsored by Shoreline Greenway Trail, Inc., New Haven Friends of the Farmington Canal Greenway, and the Bioregional Group.
Questions? Contact us! ([email protected], 203-350-3795)
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Where is it happening?
FORT HALE PARK, 24 Woodward Ave, East Haven, CT 06512-3631, United States,New Haven, ConnecticutEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
