Cary Reaches 100 Miles of Greenways Connecting Community

• In 2026, Cary now offers over 100 miles of greenways connecting its parks and top-tier facilities and providing opportunities for recreation, respite, and active transportation.
• Cary invites residents and visitors to celebrate this significant milestone at events throughout the year, including Spring Daze, Bike Month, National Trails Day, Lazy Daze, and Great Trails State Day.
• Residents can submit photos of the greenways to a celebratory photography contest through September 1 for a chance to have their work displayed at Bond Park Community Center and on GoCary buses.

Cary, NC - This year marks a significant milestone for Cary's greenways : Residents and visitors now enjoy over 100 miles to walk, run, bike, and stroll, connecting even more parks, natural areas, schools, retail areas and employment centers. Cary invites residents to celebrate this milestone at upcoming events throughout the year; including Earth Day Lane at Spring Daze in April, Bike Month in May, National Trails Day in June, Lazy Daze in August, and Great Trails Day at Harvest Fest in October. Residents can also participate in Cary's 100 Miles Celebration Photo Contest by submitting photos of the greenways in any season by September 1. Selected entries will be featured at the Bond Park Community Center and on GoCary buses.

Cary began developing its nationally recognized greenway system in 1979, steadily building a network that today exceeds 100 miles. Within this system, the White Oak Creek and Black Creek Greenways form part of the designated primary corridor of the East Coast Greenway, a continuous bicycle and pedestrian route stretching from Maine to Florida. Across the Triangle, this corridor includes more than 70 connected miles of off-road greenway, representing one of the most complete urban segments along the entire East Coast Greenway route.

"Over the past 46 years, Cary has demonstrated a strong commitment to its greenway network through the steady expansion of new corridors, the successful pursuit of grant funding, and ongoing collaboration with the development community to deliver greenways as part of new development," said Cassie Schumacher-Georgopoulos, Cary's Transportation Director. "We are incredibly proud of what has been accomplished and look forward to continuing to grow a high-quality greenway system that enhances quality of life and connects the Cary community."

In addition to connecting Cary's top-tier recreational facilities, the greenway network provides safe, accessible routes for recreation, commuting, and connection to nature.

These shared-use trails welcome everyone, whether you're walking, running, cycling, skating, or using an ADA mobility device. Cary's greenways are a valued and cherished amenity for the entire community.

Learn more about the celebration of Cary's 100 miles of greenway at carync.gov/greenways.

Primary contacts

For questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 within Cary, call 919-469-4000 outside town limits, or email [email protected].

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