Yakima Greenway Path
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Trail: Yakima Greenway Path
National Park: Yakima Greenway Foundation
Features: River(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Geological feature(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Roller/Inline Skating
Fishing
Snow - Showshoeing
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds
Swimming
Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 10 miles
Desc: Located in Central Washington state, the Yakima Greenway boasts ten miles of paved pathway, three parks, two fishing lakes, and four river access landings along with protected and natural areas. Greenway facilities are free and open to the public year round, dawn to dusk.
The Yakima Greenway Path was designated a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1993, bringing it into the nations system of excellent trails. The pathways are patrolled by the Greenways Courtesy Cart and by Yakima and Union Gap bicycle police.
The Greenway is the perfect place for walking, bird watching, fishing, running, biking, skating, picnicking, and enjoying healthy outdoor activities in solitude or with friends and family. It is wheelchair accessible, with fishing piers designed for the disabled at Rotary Lake.
The Greenway is fondly known as ‘The Jewel of Yakima’ and is a favorite place enjoyed and supported by thousands of residents and visitors every year. There is no place else like it in the Yakima Valley!
When traveling I-82 and SR-12 through Yakima exits with Greenway access are marked and include Valley Mall Blvd., Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima Avenue, First Street, 16th Ave., and 40th Ave.



