Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
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The '''Manhattan Waterfront Greenway''' is a waterfront [[greenway (landscape)|greenway]] for [[walking]] or [[cycling]], {{convert|32|mi|km}} long, around the island of [[Manhattan]], in [[New York City]]. The largest portions are operated by the [[New York City Department of Parks and Recreation]]. It is separated from motor traffic, and many sections also separate [[pedestrian]]s from cyclists. There are three principal parts — the East, Harlem and Hudson River Greenways. |
The '''Manhattan Waterfront Greenway''' is a waterfront [[greenway (landscape)|greenway]] for [[walking]] or [[cycling]], {{convert|32|mi|km}} long, around the island of [[Manhattan]], in [[New York City]]. The largest portions are operated by the [[New York City Department of Parks and Recreation]]. It is separated from motor traffic, and many sections also separate [[pedestrian]]s from cyclists. There are three principal parts — the East, Harlem and Hudson River Greenways. |
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The non-profit organization ''Shorewalkers NYC'', launched in 1982, works to promote and preserve the Manhattan waterfront. It organizes every year [[The Great Saunter]], a 32-mile hike around Manhattan close to the waterline.{{cite web |website=Shore Walker New York |title=Thirty-Two Miles. Twelve Hours. One Day. |url=https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter/ |access-date=August 13, 2025}} |
The non-profit organization ''Shorewalkers NYC'', launched in 1982, works to promote and preserve the Manhattan waterfront. It organizes every year [[The Great Saunter]], a 32-mile hike around Manhattan close to the waterline.The greenway, particularly the Hudson River Park section, has contributed to economic development along the waterfront, drawing millions of visitors annually. Storm protection projects are planned along portions of the greenway as part of the city's climate resiliency efforts.{{cite web |website=Shore Walker New York |title=Thirty-Two Miles. Twelve Hours. One Day. |url=https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter/ |access-date=August 13, 2025}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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