Greenways stretch for miles across Hillsborough County. At the end of this month, residents will be able to provide feedback to the County on their current use of greenways, how often they enjoy greenways, and where they would like to see greenways in the future. Feedback received from the community meetings will be used to update the Greenways Master Plan. The Greenways Master Plan has been a part of Hillsborough County planning since 1995.
Hillsborough County Greenways
Some paths are paved, smooth trails, ideal for cyclist and walkers. Others are unpaved trails used for mountain biking, hiking, or horseback riding. Not always on land, greenways also include blueways (recreational waterways) and launch sites where people can access blueways. Others serve as natural corridors for wildlife.
Since the adoption of the original Greenways Master Plan in 1995, Hillsborough County has planned and programmed greenways projects focusing on several major corridors, including the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and the South Coast Greenway. Today, efforts to complete these corridors, segment by segment, continue through the County’s Capital Improvement Program.
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Earlier this year, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners gave the Greenways Master Plan a fresh look, addressing growth and the need for connections to greenways and between them.
An instrumental component of the Greenways Master Plan Update is resident feedback. To engage with residents, the County is hosting four community meetings this summer.
Join the County and fellow residents at one of the four community meetings listed below:
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library
Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30pm
1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596
There will also be an online webinar on Monday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Click here to register. Unable to attend a meeting? You can visit the Greenways Master Plan Update public engagement hub any time to share your feedback.
