Step Into the Future of The Greenway: A National Trails Day Preview Walk

Step Into the Future of The Greenway: A National Trails Day Preview Walk

Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, with a guided walk on the future Newark section of the Greenway — an abandoned rail corridor soon to be transformed into New Jersey’s newest state park. The approximately 2.5-mile walk will be led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition. Along the way, you’ll learn about plans for three new community gathering spaces, stormwater management strategies and restoration of the area’s natural ecology.

Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Future Newark Central Hub

Advance registration is REQUIRED to participate in this event and is limited to 30 participants. If the event is full, please email parks@dep.nj.gov with the subject line "Greenway Waitlist" to request a spot on the waitlist if space becomes available.

What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes are required to participate in this event. Sunscreen, water and long pants are recommended. The walk will cover a variety of surfaces, including railroad ballast (crushed stone), asphalt and dirt. Some portions of the walk may involve passing through tall grass or other vegetation.

Children aged 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Pets are not permitted.

In the event of adverse weather, participants will be notified by email if the event is canceled.