Residents and visitors soon will be able to walk, bike or roll safely between two of Great Parks’ most popular destinations with construction underway on the second and final phase of the more than $9 million Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail.
The 3.6-mile shared-use path will provide a new link in the regional trail network, expand recreation and transportation options, and keep people off busy streets. Phase 2 and the completed trail will open in fall 2027.
“Building the Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail is a continuation of Great Parks’ priority to increase regional trail miles as requested by the public through our master plan,” said Todd Palmeter, Great Parks CEO. “Linking these two highly visited parks aligns with our mission and vision, and moving into the final construction phase is an exciting milestone for Great Parks and all our partners on this project.”
A trail for recreation, commuting and connection
Phase 2 will begin at the existing West Fork Mill Creek Greenway Trail near Glenwood Gardens, travel west through the gardens, and connect with the Harbor Loop Trail in Winton Woods. The 12-foot-wide paved trail will make it easier for people to reach the parks and nearby neighborhoods, linking Woodlawn and Wyoming to Springfield Township and Greenhills.
Winton Woods, at the trail’s west end, spans more than 2,500 acres and features Winton Lake, golf courses, camping areas, trails and the Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center. Glenwood Gardens, on the east end, offers botanical gardens, diverse habitats, and the whimsical Highfield Discovery Garden.
Phase 1 opened last July, connecting Glenwood Gardens and the West Fork Mill Creek Greenway Trail to a new Metro bus stop at Springfield Pike and Glendale Milford Road. When Phase 2 opens in fall 2027, the complete trail will create opportunities for people to combine trails and transit for shopping, school, work, and recreation.
Total costs for the project includes $1.2 million for design and another $7.85 million for construction of Phases 1 and 2.
Great Parks has secured more than $7 million in outside funding for the overall trail. That includes $6 million in federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funds and $500,000 from the Clean Ohio Trail Fund specifically for Phase 2.
More information is available at GreatParks.org/projects.
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