greenway

[ green-wey ]

noun

1. any scenic trail or route set aside for travel or recreational activities.

greenway

/ ˈɡriːnwˌɛɪ /

noun

1. a corridor of protected open space that is maintained for conservation, recreation, and non-motorized transportation

Word History and Origins

Origin of greenway¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

River advocates and neighborhood councils have joined in, criticizing the cost and location of the $58.4-million bike lane and greenway project.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with fact-heavy posts on his blog, his work has involved other advocacy actions, including charting a neighborhood greenway and championing the Seattle version of “Cranksgiving,” a competitive two-wheeled holiday food drive.

From Seattle Times

The greenway would update existing sidewalks and replace the obsolete former trolley tracks with an accessible path designed for walkers and those using scooters, wheelchairs or bicycles.

From Seattle Times

The two provided key early support to envision the Pacoima Wash — once little more than a toxic, trash-strewn dumping area — as a greenway with bike trails, walking paths and pedestrian bridges.

From Los Angeles Times

“The fundamental piece is we’re able to utilize the abandoned trolley tracks that are in existing right of way and able to transform that into a protected greenway,” he said.

From Seattle Times