South River Greenway

Greenway Phase 3 - Loth Springs/Ridgeview Park Connector Update

In 2001, the City adopted a city-wide greenway plan. Since that time, 1.2 miles of the South River Greenway has been constructed and is utilized daily by pedestrians, cyclists, and those looking for river access (anglers and paddlers). Following the success and popularity of the current greenway trail, the City is pleased to announce it has been awarded $1,000,000 of funding from VDOT to design and construct the next major section of greenway, the Loth Springs/Ridgeview Park Connector Trail. This new section will allow for the safe and scenic connection of two of the City's most popular park facilities, the Greenway and Ridgeview Park. 

June 19, 2019 Public Input Meeting set- click here for details

For more information and resources on this project check out the links below:

Greenways Spur Economic Development

Loth Springs/Ridgeview Park Connector Trail Fact Sheet

Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) Study 2013- Greenway

South River Greenway Facebook Page

October 2016 City Council TAP Application Briefing

Neighborhood Greenway Concept

Located along the South River in downtown Waynesboro

Open sunrise to sunset

The South River Greenway runs for 1.2 miles along the South River from the Loth Springs Parking area on Arch Avenue, behind the YMCA, to the Port Republic neighborhood. Parking at this end is available at the Shiloh Baptist Church auxiliary parking lot right at the trail head.  There is also parking available downtown at the Arch Avenue Parking Lot and the Invista lot. 

These first phases of the project represent the considerable effort and dedication of citizens and city staff to achieve the greater goal of connecting the South River to downtown and multiple city parks while providing additional recreational and economic development opportunities. 

Phase 1, a .88 mile section from Loth Springs to the Dominion Shelter was completed in 2011 using a combination of city funding and Federal Transportation Enhancement Grants. The first part of phase 2, a roughly .3 of a mile section, was completed in the spring of 2017 and added the connection to the Port Republic neighborhood. 

The second part of phase 2, connecting Constitution Park to North Park, is currently under development, and future phases plan to extend the Greenway to Ridgeview Park, Basic Park, and eventually a series of trails connecting to the Crozet Tunnel from the future Sunset Park, the city's old landfill.
Reservable Facilities

Dominion Shelter
The 24-by-36 foot shelter is located along the South River, across the street from Constitution Park Pavilion and typically houses 4 picnic tables (exact number is not guaranteed). This shelter currently has electricity, but no grill no water and no restrooms.

General Information:
Facility reservations for family reunions or events are highly recommended. Reservations may be made after January 1 for the current year. Facilities are reserved using block scheduling. The reservation fee is $40.00 before 2 p.m., $40.00 after 2 p.m. or $75.00 for the day. Payment is required for reservation confirmation. 
Rules and Regulations
Reservations must be made by calling 540-942-6735.

Contact Us

  1. Waynesboro Parks & Recreation Dept.


    Director: C. Dwayne Jones
    Email

    Rosenwald Community Center
    413 Port Republic Road
    Waynesboro, VA 22980

    Ph: 540-942-6735
    Ph: 540-942-6201 (Weather Cancellations)

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    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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