Parks and Greenways
The Town of Morrisville is home to a variety of well-maintained parks and greenways offering great amenities and attractive opportunities for relaxation, exercise, and recreational play.
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Morrisville Featured Greenways
Shiloh Greenway
Church Street and McCrimmon Parkway
The Shiloh Greenway runs from McCrimmon Parkway northward through the power easement towards I-540 then turns east to access Church Street. The total length of the greenway is approximately 1.7 miles. More than 10 percent of the Town’s population live within walking distance of this greenway.
The greenway also has interpretive signage that highlights the history of the Shiloh Community. This community was one of the first free African American communities established before the Civil War.
Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead
101 Town Hall Drive
The Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead consists of 1.8-mile trail adjacent to Town Hall Drive from Morrisville-Carpenter Road to McCrimmon Parkway. The trail runs through the natural environment of Indian Creek, with a portion along the sidewalks of Town Hall Drive. The main entrance and parking are at 101 Town Hall Drive.
Hatcher Creek Greenway
Davis Drive to Town Hall Drive
Completed in 2018, this greenway extends from Davis Drive to Town Hall Drive, running alongside Hatcher Creek and connecting to Crabtree Creek Greenway to the east. At roughly 1.4 miles long, it passes through Morrisville Community Park and also connects to two shopping centers along the way. Users can follow Crabtree Creek Greenway to connect to Crabtree Crossing Parkway to the south or continue further east to Cedar Fork District Park, Evans Road, and Lake Crabtree.
Crabtree Creek Greenway
Crabtree Crossing Parkway, Cedar Fork District Park, and Evans Road
Crabtree Creek Greenway extends along Crabtree Creek for roughly 1.4 miles from Crabtree Crossing Parkway, through Cedar Fork District Park to Evans Road. At Evans Road, it ties into Cary’s greenway system to the east and provides access to Lake Crabtree and Umstead State Park. Crabtree Creek Greenway was built in two phases, with the first section completed in 2018.A railroad underpass was built through a partnership with North Carolina Railroad (NCRR). This project was completed and full trail opened in September of 2020. NCRR invested $8.5 million to construct a new railroad bridge over Crabtree Creek in Morrisville, replacing a structure built in 1927. The Town contributed $1.4 million, bringing the total project cost to $9.9 million. The railroad bridge allows for the greenway to pass under it. The bridge also added a future second track that could be required to maintain freight service, as well as future passenger rail.
Additional Greenways
- Fairview Greenway | Aviation Parkway (0.15 mi.)
- Grace Park Greenway | Morrisville Carpenter Road (0.25)
- Mill Springs Greenway | Paramount Parkway to Carrington Mill Boulevard (1.16 mi.)
- Park West Village Greenway | Park West Village shopping complex (1 mi.)
Park Hours
Park hours of operation are sunrise to sunset, daily. In lighted activity areas, such as tennis courts, park hours are extended for approved activities only until 30 minutes after completion of the activity, or no later than 11 p.m.
