Trails & Greenways
Trails and greenways are a key component of the Summerfield Comprehensive Plan. Residents largely support trails and greenways for the recreational opportunities and connectivity they provide. The Summerfield Trails and Open Space Committee advises the Council and works to represent the wishes of Summerfield citizens.
Several trail projects are in development, including the A&Y Greenway Trail. This project will continue the existing A&Y trail which follows the route of the abandoned Atlantic and Yadkin Railroad. Currently, the A&Y Greenway Trail weaves its way from downtown Greensboro through Bur-Mill Park then crosses Lake Brandt and Strawberry Road. The Anna Long Marshall Wayside parking lot (4310 US-220 North) serves this northern leg. North of this lot, the Summerfield Vine Trail is an additional spur. While this trail is public, its spur Vineyards trail is private for The Vineyard community. Farther north, the trail passes under US-220 via a pedestrian tunnel which leads to the Summerfield Road Trailhead. More details about the A&Y Greenway Trail are found below.
Bandera Farms Park is another exciting project. This 115-acre site will be a planned, multi-jurisdictional regional park serving Summerfield residents as well as the larger region. Bandera is the result of a partnership between Piedmont Land Conservancy, Town of Oak Ridge, City of Greensboro, Guilford County, and the Town of Summerfield.
Bandera Farms Park will include a segment of the Piedmont Greenway and offer trails for equestrians and hikers, a destination-quality adventure playground, and picnic facilities and restrooms. More detailed info can be found here.
Important maps and links:
All Aboard! Summerfield Trail of History
Mountains to Sea Trail Interactive Map (Select segment 8 to zoom into Summerfield)
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