CARROLLTON GREENBELT

CARROLLTON GREENBELT

SO MUCH MORE THAN A BIKE TRAIL . . .

“The benefits of the Carrollton Greenbelt are innumerable. . . Not only are we creating a corridor that connects commercial areas, residential neighborhoods and educational centers, we are helping to create a sense of place for the citizens and visitors of the City of Carrollton.” Mayor Wayne Garner

The Carrollton GreenBelt is a 16-mile trail system designed for walking, biking and other non-motorized uses. Once it is complete, the trail will connect existing neighborhoods with the City School campus, the University of West Georgia, city parks, and several commercial shopping areas.

The Carrollton GreenBelt is the largest greenspace and greenway conservation project that the City of Carrollton has undertaken. It will also be the largest paved loop trail system in the state of Georgia.

The Carrollton GreenBelt serves the community in several capacities. Primarily, it represents a recreational opportunity. Given the planned, strategic location of the trail, the community can also use the trail as an alternative to vehicular travel. The GreenBelt integrates recreation with transportation, combatting several of the negative health trends impacting Carrollton.

BUFFALO CREEK TRAIL- SECTION ONELength: 1.3 Miles

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

BUFFALO CREEK TRAIL

HAYS MILL PARK

CARROLLTON CITY SCHOOLS

Situated right off the GreenBelt, this park is perfect for sitting and enjoying nature’s beauty. This park includes bike trails, beautiful flowerbeds and garden areas, a lake and creek, picnic areas, and walking trails. The diverse scenery of this park makes for a truly unique outdoor experience, right in the heart of Carrollton. Parking and restrooms available to the public.

It’s worth your time to explore the area around this section of the Buffalo Creek trail. Play on the rocks of Buffalo Creek, explore the different types of trees in the forest, or just admire the beauty of the scene. This area is home to demonstration gardens by the Carroll County Master Gardeners and the historic mills of Hays Mill.

Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton Middle School, Carrollton Jr. High School, and Carrollton High School, along with Carrollton’s Grisham stadium are within steps of the trail. Take advantage of the trail on you way to and from school events.

BUFFALO CREEK TRAIL- SECTION TWOLength: 2.1 Miles

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

BUFFALO CREEK TRAIL

MCINTOSH PLAZA

TANNER MEDICAL CENTER

Some of the more popular shops and stores in Carrollton are found at McIntosh Plaza. Lunch, dinner, dessert, shopping and services - more than enough to fill your whole day.

Get your feet wet splashing in Buffalo Creek, explore the nature surrounding Hays Mill Road, and meander through the Carrollton City Schools campus and McIntosh Plaza on this section of the GreenBelt. Parking and restrooms are available at the Hays Mill Trail head. The first section of this trail is complete, with construction continuing through 2016.

Tanner Health System is a non-profit health system, covering areas of West Georgia and East Alabama. Tanner has over 250 physicians, specializing in 35 unique medical specialties. Being a non-profit organization, Tanner is focused on the good of the community rather than captial gain. Tanner has received several awards, from Atlanta’s Top Ten Workplaces, to Hospital Heros Awards, to Thompson Reuter’s Top 15 Hospitals in the nation. The trail will pass close to Tanner’s Carrollton campus.

LAKE CARROLL TRAILLength: 2.6 Miles

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

LAKE CARROLL TRAIL

EAST CARROLLTON REC. CENTER

LAKESHORE REC. CENTER

East Carrollton Recreation Center is one of several of Carrollton Parks, Recreations, and Cultural Arts Department’s facilities. Built in 2010, this complex is home to many of the cities sports programs. Outside, you will find for baseball fields, 14 soccer fields and a very unique skate park. Inside, you will find a full gymnastics facility, basketball courts and a 400 seat ampthetheatre.

The Lake Carroll Trail takes a scenic route along its namesake and past several points of interest, such as the East Carrollton Recreation Center, the Lakeshore Recreation Center, Castle Playground, and Lake Carroll Park. This section is perfect for a 20-minute stroll, an all day excursion or anything in between.

The Carrollton Recreation Lake Shore Center is located just accross the road from Lake Carroll. The center has outside basketball courts, picnic areas, a pavilion, a playground, and so much more! Stop here for an adventurous day for all ages. Parking and restrooms are available to the public.

HOBBS FARM TRAILLength: 2.1 Miles

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

HOBBS FARM TRAILThis trail offers what no other portion of the trail offers, a look into the wetland area and wildlife near the Little Tallapoosa River. Keep an eye out for the Great Blue Heron that nest in the surrounding wetlands and for beavers along the rivers edge. The City of Carrollton is committed to the preserving the 200 acres of natural beauty that surrounds the trail.

WILDWOOD TRAIL

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This section of the trail will connect the Buffalo Creek Trail and the Lake Carroll Trail making a journey through wooded areas, wetland overlooks, and some of Carrollton’s finest shopping and dining areas. Construction for this section of the trail is planned for 2015-2016.

LITTLE TALLAPOOSA RIVER TRAIL

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This phase of the trail will connect several neighborhoods in West Carrollton. The trail will primarily follow the banks of the little Tallapoosa River, with connections to the University of West Georgia campus. Construction is planned for 2014.

UWG WOLVES TRAIL

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This portion of the Carrollton GreenBelt will run through the heart of campus. It will serve as an alternate transportation route to, from and around campus. Construction for this part of the trail is planned for 2013-2014.

MAPLE STREET TRAIL

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This phase of the trail will connect several neighborhoods along Maple Street to the Hays Mill Trailhead. This trail will provide both leisure opportunities for those in the residential area and alternate transportation to the City Schools and University of West Georgia campuses. Construction is planned for 2014.