Spicket River Greenway

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Hayden Schofield-Sloped BoardwalkThe Spicket River Greenway, completed in 2013, is a 3.5 mile long "emerald bracelet" of green spaces and walking paths connecting parks and open space through multiple neighborhoods, meeting multiple bottom lines by working with the community to achieve the dual goals of riverfront restoration and neighborhood revitalization. The Greenway, envisioned by residents over 15 years ago, came to fruition through a multi-year collaborative effort that included GWL, local, state, and Federal government, numerous community organizations, and a diverse group of stakeholders that over the years have: participated in the 2002 Urban RiverVisions planning and charrette sessions; advocated for enforcement efforts against illegal dumping with the Spicket River Task Force and the Clean Spicket Campaign; and championed reclamation of the river with direct action, including the thousands of residents who have cleared over 150 tons of debris and thousands of tires from the Spicket River's banks over the course of annual Cleanups that started in 2002. Ten anchor sites along the Greenway have been rehabilitated or built: Dr. Nina Scarito Park, Misserville Skate Park, William Kennedy Playstead, Manchester Street Park, Immigrant Place park, Hayden Schofield Playstead, the Spray Park, Facella, Oxford paper site and the Ferrous site. For it's impact, the Greenway received an honorable mention for the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2013 Livability Award. The Spicket River Greenway is a truly transformative project that has created numerous benefits for the residents, visitors and business in the city, such as:

  • river restoration
  • revitalization of neighborhoods
  • linkages between neighborhoods, schools and parks
  • increased recreational opportunities
  • an improved environment for economic development, jobs and housing
  • improved access to the commuter rail station
  • connection to health care
  • brownfield clean-up and redeveloment

 

 


Interactive Map of the Greenway Path and Parks


Spicket River Cleanup

Learn more about our annual volunteer event coming up on September 26, 2020!

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Background Information and News Coverage

Green Team's Involvement with the Spicket River Greenway:


For more information about the project call (978) 974-0770 or email Brad at Groundwork Lawrence.