JPR-5035_GreenwayBroch_Rev.qxd 8/3/07 3:41 PM Page 1 What is a greenway? Jonesboro Greenway Features A greenway is a linear park which may accom- The proposed trail is designed to be identical, in modate pathways principally for foot traffic and/or construction, to the Arkansas River Trail; a 12’ wide bicycles. Typically, greenways are planned along asphalt trail with centerline striping. According to the Arkansas Corps of Engineers this type of trail is creeks, streams or rivers and managed as natural Jonesboro Greenway most conducive for multi-use; jogging, walking, bik- environments, or as sidewalks or bikeways along ing, and rollerblading. The proposal is to construct landscaped streets. the trail in three phases, totaling 29 miles. Greenway Benefits Mississippi River Trail Greenways provide natural areas for trees to thrive in an urban environment. In return, greenway trees Contact Information benefit the community by improving water quality, The Jonesboro Greenway could become a part of a providing wildlife corridors, keeping trails cooler, much larger Mississippi River Trail. This trail offers Jonesboro Parks and Recreation acting as noise buffers, increasing property values, approximately 3,000 miles for recreational enjoyment, reducing storm water run off and erosion, and help- exercise, conservation, and tourism. The Mississippi 1212 South Church Street ing to beautify neighborhoods. In addition, the trees Jonesboro, AR 72401 River Trail connects points of interest in 10 different planted alongside the Jonesboro Greenway will aide states. (www.mississippirivertrail.org) Phone: (870) 933-4604 local education by offering trees listed in the Jr. High Fax: (870) 933-4641 leaf collections. www.jonesborosports.org Greenway Studies This project is funded in part by the Arkansas Why do we need a greenway? Forestry Commission’s Urban Forestry Program The Greenway will actually enhance property value. 70% of real estate agents use trails as a selling feature through the U.S. Forest Service. In a 2002 survey of Jonesboro, walking was the when selling homes. Studies have shown that 70% of All photographs courtesy of Carter-Burgess. #1 activity for adults, and the #3 activity for youth. landowners felt that an adjacent trail was a good “neigh- Biking was the #1 activity for youth under 12. bor” with impacts including 1) getting in touch with Exercise was the #2 activity for adults and #4 activity nature (64%), 2) recreational opportunity (53%), and 3) for youth. Rollerblading was the #5 activity for youth. health benefits (24%) (www.AmericanTrails.org). JPR-5035_GreenwayBroch_Rev.qxd 8/3/073:41PMPage2 Greenway Phases Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Connects downtown with ASU, Turtle Follows the Entergy utility easement to Extends the ASU Greenway connection Creek Mall, Nettleton Intermediate Joe Mack Campbell Park, runs parallel north from Stadium, connecting with Center, Nettleton Central Elementary to HWY 63 to Ridge Park Center, and the Entergy utility lines that run and Allen Park Community Center. continues on to Craighead Forest Park, toward Joe Mack Campbell Park. An and the Southside Softball Complex. additional loop would connect Parker Park Community Center, North Main Park, and Northside Baseball Complex with Joe Mack Campbell Park. Entergy Utility Lines Entergy Utility Lines.