Woodfin Greenway and Blueway
Woodfin Greenway and Blueway
The overall goal of the Woodfin Greenway and Blueway project is to provide pedestrian linkages between public recreation opportunities, schools, industries, and businesses along the French Broad River and Beaverdam Creek while preserving and celebrating the natural environment. Eventually, the project would interlock with many other riverfront projects in the larger green way corridor in Buncombe County. Specific activity centers that will be connected include: Silverline Park, Woodfin River Park, Craggy Mountain Rail Line, French Broad River Academy (boys and girls), Woodfin Elementary, Silverline Plastics, Mill at Woodfin, Zillicoah, and Riverside Rhapsody.
The greenway would follow NC 251/Riverside Drive from Broadway Street to Elk Mountain Road. At this point, the County is in the preliminary design phase and will look to start making easement acquisitions next year with construction projected to begin in 2024.
In addition to park expansions, walking trails, and recreation areas, the Woodfin project also includes the Whitewater Wave. This constructed river feature will attract recreational and freestyle kayakers. The Wave's construction design also allows for river-goers, including wildlife, to pass around the feature safely.
In the coming months, Buncombe County will work with neighboring properties, community organizations, and the general public to get more input on the desired development options and ways the project can reflect the community’s needs.
