Wilmington Riverwalk Extension Project Proposal
The Riverwalk Extension will connect city neighborhoods, the 7th St. Peninsula, NDGT to JAM Trail and National Park sites.
Length: 2.3 mi
Surface: Paved
Difficulty: Easy
The creation of the Newport River Trail will grow Delaware’s trail network for both recreation and transportation use. The connections will provide access to parks, open space, river viewsheds and wildlife areas. In addition, the trail will provide safe, protected transportation access to three major cities in New Castle County. Read further details on the Newport River Trail.
The trail connection will also contribute to the mission of the Alliance for Watershed Education “…to collectively increase and enhance constituent appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of the Delaware River watershed.” Read more.
SEE BELOW for the NOVEMBER 12, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING PRESENTATION AND RECORDING.
Enhancing access to towns through the beautiful Delaware River watershed:
Key Connections:
The Newport Transportation Plan has been approved. The recommendations of the Plan can be viewed on Wilmington Area Planning Council’s (WILMAPCO) interactive map. If you wish to view the report and appendices separately, or require a smaller file size, visit their website.
Newport Transportation Study Public Workshops were held beginning in 2020, which provided a review of planning analysis and challenges, and gave members of the community time to voice their opinions and experiences for the Plan. The most recent Public Workshop was held on November 12, 2024 in order to provide updates on the project and receive feedback on the proposed design. View details of the workshop:
Newport River Trail Fall Public Meeting Presentation
Newport River Trail Fall Public Meeting Recording
Project Funding News: In late June 2023, New Castle County was awarded one of the US Dept. of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program grants to fund the trail.
The Riverwalk Extension will connect city neighborhoods, the 7th St. Peninsula, NDGT to JAM Trail and National Park sites.
“What constitutes a happy town? It comes down to things like ample outdoor access for all, affordability, a safe environment, diversity, and freedom for residents to be who they are.”
The first segment of the Commons Blvd Trail has been completed, opening up a commuter route that will grow, expanding access!
The Riverwalk Extension will connect city neighborhoods, the 7th St. Peninsula, NDGT to JAM Trail and National Park sites.
“What constitutes a happy town? It comes down to things like ample outdoor access for all, affordability, a safe environment, diversity, and freedom for residents to be who they are.”
The first segment of the Commons Blvd Trail has been completed, opening up a commuter route that will grow, expanding access!
About Delaware Greenways:
We envision a State where trails, pathways and scenic corridors connect everyone to where they want to go, empowering them to live healthier lives as they discover and enjoy the outdoors.
