Final Segment of Plymouth’s Northwest Greenway Trail Officially Complete
An outdoor project in Plymouth that’s been two decades in the making is finally complete.
City leaders cut the ribbon on the final segment of the Northwest Greenway trail, signifying the end of the long-term project.
The Northwest Greenway has 7.7 miles of total trail that extends across wetlands and nature from Lake Camelot on the east to the Northwest Greenway Pavilion on the west.
Sonya Rippe, project supervisor with the city of Plymouth, said it’s a huge benefit for the community.
“It provides great opportunities for residents to be in nature, and to feel like you’re not in this city,” Rippe said.
Made up of two boardwalks and paved trail, the final segment connected a remaining trail gap between Juneau Lane and 57th Avenue. The segment also has a rest stop with a bench and a bike rack for trail users.
Rippe said the final segment of the project cost $800,000 and was paid for by city park dedication funds.
A number of city leaders including Plymouth Mayor Jeffry Wosje attended a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to mark the completion of the final trail segment. Wosje thanked city staff and council members who have served over the years for making the 20-year project possible.
A portion of Plymouth’s newly-completed Northwest Greenway. (Photo courtesy city of Plymouth).
