Spicket River Greenway
The vision for the Spicket River Greenway, envisioned as a three-mile long "emerald bracelet" of green spaces and walking paths connecting parks and open space through multiple neighborhoods, meets multiple bottom lines by helping the community achieve the dual goals of riverfront restoration and neighborhood revitalization. The Greenway vision is derived from a multi-year collaborative effort that has included the City of Lawrence, Groundwork Lawrence, numerous other 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 92 tons of debris from the Spicket River's banks over the course of eight Cleanups held annually since 2002. Four anchor sites along the Greenway have recently been rehabilitated or built: Dr. Nina Scarito Park, Misserville Skate Park, William Kennedy Community Park, and Manchester Street Park.
- Spicket River Greenway Overview Graphic
- Spicket River Greenway Design Guidelines
- Green Team's Ecological Rapid Assessments of the Spicket River (5mb)
- Spicket River Cleanup
- View Photos
- Media Coverage of the 6th Annual Spicket River Cleanup
