Back Creek Back Creek is a east-west trail corridor proposed within the East Park District. The corridor s endpoints are the Cabarrus County line to the east and Reedy Creek Park to the southwest. The majority of the land use adjacent to the proposed Back Creek Trail Corridor is agricultural with some residential land use. An overland connector includes a linkage to Toby Creek from Back Creek, using W. Rocky River Road to Rocky River Road. Another overland connector connects Newell Park to Back Creek via Rocky River Road, Old Concord Rod., and Newell Baptist Church Road. A short overland connector links Back Creek to Reedy Creek Park. Back Creek Greenway could include trails to be used for recreation by pedestrians and bicyclists traveling between UNC-Charlotte and University City to Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve--a major park and nature preserve destination. Also, the future site of the Northeast satellite campus for Central Piedmont Community College is proposed at the terminus of the corridor, west of Reedy Creek Park. Cabarrus County line Overland Connector to Newell Park Overland Connector from Back Creek to Toby Creek Reedy Creek Park & Nature Preserve Approximate Corridor Length: 5.7 miles D-3 Master Plan Recommendations
Briar Creek Briar Creek is a major northeast-southwest trail corridor that has been divided into two segments: Lower Briar Creek and Upper Briar Creek. The Upper Briar Creek trail corridor is located in both the Northeast, East, and Central Region Park Districts. The corridor s endpoints are Methodist Home Park to the northeast and Sharon Road to the southwest. The greenway corridor would include overland connectors in the north, from Country Club Drive to Dunlavin Way to Roseview Lane and then Arnold Drive to Grenadier Court. Near the confluence of Little Sugar Creek and Briar Creek, another overland connector links Briar Creek Greenway corridor using Chilton Road to Queens Rd. E., Roswell Ave., Colony Rd., Selwyn Ave., Michael Baker Pl., Runnymede Ln., and Sharon Rd.The Bicycle Transportation Master Plan has proposed bike lanes on Eastway that would serve bicyclists traveling to the UNC-C area. The Lower Briar Creek trail corridor s endpoints are Colony Road in the northeast and the confluence of Little Sugar Creek in the southwest. Both the Upper and Lower Briar Creek Greenway would link many parks, schools, and neighborhoods that are located adjacent to the Methodist Home Park corridor. The destinations within the Upper and Lower Briar Creek corridor include the Myers Park High School, Mint Museum of Art, Eastover Park, Chantilly Park, Fireman s Hall, Chantilly Elementary, Veterans Park, Merry Oaks Elementary, and Methodist Home Park. Grenadier Court to Arnold Drive overland connector Overland Connector Confluence of Little Sugar Creek Master Plan Recommendations D- 4 Approximate Corridor Length: 6.6 miles
Campbell Creek Campbell Creek is a northeast-southwest trail corridor within the East Park District. Campbell Creek Greenway already exists from the confluence of McAlpine Creek and continues northwest adjacent to East W.T. Harris Boulevard. The proposed Campbell Creek trail corridor s endpoints are the existing Campbell Creek Greenway in the southwest and Albemarle Road in the northeast. The Campbell Creek trail corridor could include trails that connect many of the residential communities to shopping centers and commercial areas nearby and to the popular McAlpine Park and Greenway. Albemarle Road Existing Campbell Creek Greenway Approximate Corridor Length: 2.4 miles D-5 Master Plan Recommendations
Clark s Creek Tributary Clark s Creek Tributary is an east-west trail corridor within the Northeast Park District. Clark s Creek Tributary corridor s endpoints are Silvermere Way in the Wellington neighborhood in the east and Victoria Avenue. An overland connector creates a link to Long Creek Greenway corridor via Old Statesville Rd. to Victoria Ave. This corridor could include trails to be used for recreation by pedestrians and bicyclists traveling between the existing Clark s Creek Greenway and many adjacent neighborhoods. Victoria Avenue Silvermere Way Approximate Corridor Length: 3.6 miles Master Plan Recommendations D- 6
South Prong Clarke Creek South Prong Clarke Creek is a major east-west trail corridor that is located in the North Park District. This corridor s endpoints are the Cabarrus County line and Hill Street in Huntersville in the west. The land use in this corridor is mostly agricultural with residential in the Town of Huntersville. An overland connector links this greenway corridor to North Mecklenburg Park. This corridor will link future greenways in Cabarrus County to Mecklenburg County and the Town of Huntersville. Hill Street Cabarrus County Line Approximate Corridor Length: 5.0 miles D-7 Master Plan Recommendations
Coffey Creek Coffey Creek is a north-south trail corridor that is located in the Southwest Park District. Coffey Creek trail corridor s endpoints are Shopton Road in the north and the confluence of Sugar Creek in the south. This corridor can include trails that would serve both an alternative transportation and recreation need for the Southwest Park District by providing a connection to neighborhoods, business parks, and parks. Shopton Road Confluence of Sugar Creek Approximate Corridor Length: 1.3 miles Master Plan Recommendations D- 8
Edward s Branch Edward s Branch is a northwest-southeast trail corridor that is located in the East and Central Region Park Districts. This corridor s endpoints are the confluence of Briar Creek in the northwest and Eaton Road in the southeast. Edward s Branch corridor can include trails that would serve both recreation and alternative transportation needs connection bicyclists and pedestrians to major destinations. These destinations include the Merchandise Mart, Independence Arena, Ovens Auditorium, Coliseum Shopping Center, Amity Gardens Shopping Center, and Winterfield Elementary School. This corridor can also provide linkages to the new bus stations that will be developed along Independence Boulevard. Confluence of Briar Creek Winterfield Place Approximate Corridor Length: 2.2 miles D-9 Master Plan Recommendations
Fourmile Creek Fourmile Creek is a east-west trail corridor that is located in the South Park District. This corridor s endpoints are the confluence of McAlpine Creek in the west and Squirrel Lake Park in the east. This corridor could include trails that would serve recreational needs of the many neighborhoods that are located in the South Park District. One overland connector links Fourmile Creek to William R. Davie Park along Pineville-Matthews Rd. and Rea Rd. Major destinations include the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway and Squirrel Lake Park in the Town of Matthews. Confluence of McAlpine Creek Overland connector to William R. Davie Park Squirrel Lake Park Approximate Corridor Length: 8.6 miles Master Plan Recommendations D- 10