Press & Media
Amenities added to newest section of S Tar River Greenway
August 2024
Thanks to generous donors and logistical support from FROGGS and Greenville Recreation and Parks, several new benches, a dog waste station, and trailhead sign are being installed on the newest section of greenway west of the Town Commons.
New bike racks along greenway and throughout downtown Greenville
May 2024
A partnership between the ENC Alliance, the City of Greenville Public Works and Recreation and Parks departments, and the city’s Multimodal Transportation Commission has resulted in 13 new bike racks installed around downtown Greenville and the Town Commons. Read more here.
2024 Friendraiser celebrates community and raises funds for FROGGS
January 2024
This year’s Friendraiser at Pitt Street Brewing Company was a huge success! Community members ate homemade chili, socialized, and listened to the Nu Clear Twins play. Large donations were made by the U.B.E. and Sup Dogs, which will allow FROGGS to add more amenities to our beloved Greenways. Consider becoming a FROGG today!
New greenway officially opens in West Greenville: A step towards enhanced connectivity and recreation
December 2023
Although construction on the West Greenville expansion has been completed for some time, the City of Greenville held an officially ribbon-cutting ceremony. This section of greenway connects the Town Commons to West Greenville. Watch the ribbon cutting and read more here.
Khalil Ross Jefferson Memorial Dock completed!
October 2023
Under the leadership of Shelly Tennant and Heather Morris with support from the community and FROGGS, the Khalil Ross Jefferson Memorial Dock was repaired in October 2023.
BUILD project breaks ground
August 2023
A federal BUILD grant awarded to the City of Greenville & Greenville Urban Area MPO broke ground. This project will result in the creation of four new greenway sections of various lengths. See the story about the groundbreaking here. Read more about the BUILD grant here.
Froggapalooza a success!
May 2023
We hosted our first-ever Froggapalooza event on the greenway in May. This event was a chance to celebrate our greenways and connect with our community members about our work and with the City of Greenville Recreation and Parks and Purple Blossom Yoga. Despite the on-and-off drizzle we had a lot of people of all ages join us for games, chalk-drawing, face-painting, bubble-blowing, and more.
Four sections of greenway/multi-use path approved for city funding
April 2023
Three sections of greenway and a multi-use path were approved for funding by Greenville City Council. Most funds are coming from a federal BUILD grant.
Watch a clip of the City Council meeting here. To learn more about the BUILD grant projects, visit the city website.
Public input sought on proposed Washington-Greenville greenway
April 2023
A feasibility study to examine connections between Washington, NC and Greenville is underway. Click here to read an early story from WNCT.
Friends of Greenville Greenways looks to keep their parks healthy and green for the citizens
January 2023
Click here to watch the full story from WNCT.