The following is a chronological timeline of events that have brought the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway where it is today (most recent to oldest):
March 2023 – Phase I Part A of Candies Creek Greenway completed to Dobbs-Ford Bridge
November 2022 – Donations received from McKee Baking ($30K) and Chatt. Gas ($20K)
October 2022 – Trailhead for future Phase VI installed at Inman and Keith Streets
January 2022 – Ribbon-cutting of renovated Dobbs-Ford Bridge project on CCG
December 2021 – $69,000 HCI grant received for Candies Creek Greenway Phase 1
November 2021 – Celebration run on greenway completes 20 year anniversary set of events
October 2021 – Gateway arch honoring Van Deacon dedicated at Kingsway Trailhead
April 2021 – New “Mile Marker 0” art, “Suspended Motion” placed at Mohawk Dr. trailhead
October 2020 – Installation of six Information Stations completed
September 2020 – 21 “Ducks in a Row” placed on locations on the Greenway
March 2020 – Funding received by HCI to renovate Dobbs-Ford Bridge ($59,000)
January 2020 – Greenway Vision 2020 event held to raise awareness and funds
November 2019 – New public art, “Zag” installed at Tinsley Park (Mile 1 Marker)
September 2019 – Officials accept $1.4 million check for Phase VI in Nashville
July 2019 – Gateway arch installed at Mohawk Drive trailhead
June 2019 – Groundbreaking for Phase One of Candies Creek Greenway (CCG)
July 2018 – Ribbon cut on Casteel Connector between Tinsley Park and N. Ocoee St.
February 2018 – $100,000 donation given toward Phase 1 of Candies Creek Greenway
October 2017 – “16th State, 17th Street” mural unveiled at 17th St. underpass
September 2017 – Religion marker installed near Church of God offices
June 2017 – Ground breaking and start of Casteel Connector
March 2017 – Sign, new parking unveiled at Greenway Park; Kingsway Press Trailhead paved
December 2016 – Two new art pieces, “Out for A Stroll” and “Cleveland USA” placed
August 2016 – Tree markers installed as Eagle Scout project by Grover Brown
May 2016 – New restroom opens between 20th and 25th Streets
January 2016 – Two historic markers installed: Taylor’s Place and Education
January 2016 – Information kiosk installed in Greenway Park. Sponsored by Rotary Club
September 2015 – Flag Plaza installed at Greenway Park
June 2015 – The Stage at Greenway Park completed and inaugural concert takes place
April 2015 – Construction begins on fourth restroom south of 25th Street
January 2015 – City Council approves park at Raider Drive to be named Greenway Park
November 2014 – “Sitting Tall” sculpture permanently installed
October 2014 – Land off of Raider Drive donated to City of Cleveland
July 2014 – Friends of the Greenway formally established
May 2014 – Pavilion construction completed
November 2013 – .2 mile northward extension of greenway dedicated near Mohawk Drive
October 2013 – Restroom at Raider Drive Park opened
July 2013 – $495,978 grant received from TDOT for Ocoee Connector
June 2013 – Construction begins on .2 mile Mohawk Extension
April 2013 – “Chalk The Walk” is first event of Greenway Public Arts Committee (GPAC)
September 24, 2012 – Phase Five ribbon-cutting
July, 2012 – First piece of public art installed
May, 2012 – Phase V is completed
November 9, 2011 – 10th anniversary celebration; donor marker unveiled
November 3, 2011 – pedestrian bridge placed on Phase V
October 2011 – First decade of greenway; celebration banners placed
August 23, 2011 – Fillauer Branch greenway spur opened
July 2011 – Section of greenway designated “Urban Wildlife Habitat”
June 15, 2011 – Groundbreaking for Phase V
May 2011 – First historic marker installed
March 2011 – First water fountain installed
February 2011 -First restroom facility opens
December 14, 2010 – Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Phase 4
November 12, 2010 – Pedestrian bridge placed over Mouse Creek at Phase 4
September, 2010 – Construction begins on restroom facility at Harris Circle trailhead
August, 2010 – Phase IV, Part B construction completed to Mouse Creek bridge
November, 2009 – Playground dedicated near Raider Drive
October, 2009 – $50,000 grant received for pedestrian bridge from Healthy Community Initiative
July, 2000 -Phase IV, Part B construction begins
February, 2009 – Phase IV, Part A completed under Paul Huff south.
September 2008 – Work begins on Phase IV, Part A connecting the Home Depot section, south
August 20, 2008 – check accepted from governor’s office for $569,000 for Phase V
July, 2008 – $123,000 grant received for portion of Phase IV from Bradley Healthy Community Initiative
May 15, 2008 – Ribbon-cutting for Phase II
December, 2007 – Applied for Phase V funding
August 8, 2007 – Official groundbreaking for Phase III
March 4, 2007 – Greenway Network established
October 3, 2006 – Construction begins on Mimosa/ Mouse Creek bridge replacement
August 9, 2006 – $495,987 TDOT grant received to complete Phase III
August 1, 2006 – $50,000 HCI grant received for portion between Mouse Creek and Paul Huff
June 18, 2006 – Rotary Club dedicates Centennial project at Willow Street entrance
April 3, 2006 – Official Opening of downtown Greenway connector
August 3, 2005 – Ribbon-cutting and grand opening for Phase II
July 21, 2005 – Dedication of Harlen Painter trailhead on Harris Circle
Spring, 2005 –Work begins on Phase II
October 26, 2004 – Applied for Phase III Funding
Summer 2004 – Formation and appointment of the Greenway Board
October 2001 – Completion of Phase I. Greenway officially opens
April 2001 – $678,720 TDOT grant awarded for Phase II
February 24, 2000 – Grant awarded to purchase Willow Street property
June 29, 1999 – Applied for grant on Phase II
June 30, 1998 – Awarded $48,000 TDEC grant for Phase I
April 1, 1998 – Applied for grant on Phase I.