Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Took my friend here to go for a jog. He loved it! It was great however they are doing some construction so there will be a dead end. But you can go up the hill near the hospital deck just to go around it and easily get back on the trail. This trail is 5.9 miles long and on a hot day you will be sweating! But the trees and bridges near the creek gives you a nice good breeze. Along the trails are nice little statues and fountains. In midtown there are also nice restaurants that I’ve never noticed before. Several times my friend and I wanted to stop at Vivace just to eat but were too sweaty so we kept moving on. If you keep going along the trail you will reach target, BJs, and a soon to be Petco! This was a great restroom break! If you want to go for a jog, you should definitely go here! But beware a lot of people walk/​jog/​bike here.

The Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of living Uptown … the only problem is everybody knows about it and too often people don’t adhere to common sense and awareness of others. Once the weather breaks the greenway get’s pretty crowded. Runners, walkers, dog walkers, families, couples, bikers, etc. The path isn’t too wide across but some how this fact is lost to some groups who choose to walk or run shoulder to shoulder … 3 or 4 deep. Not really convenient if you’re trying to get past them. Other than that though, the greenway is awesome. You can get a solid 8 mile bike ride in as it stretches from 7^th Street in the First Ward all the way down to behind the Park Road shopping center /​Montford area. I usually go in the early A.M. to avoid the after-​work traffic.

This is one of the best things to happen to the city of Charlotte. I never had anything like a greenway in my hometown growing up.
The greenway runs several miles connecting several Charlotte neighborhoods and parks. It offers a sense of pride and community while giving way to runners, walkers, cyclists, stroller moms, etc.
There are streams, trees, pathways, etc. along the various routes. My favorite is the area leading into Freedom Park, which is a great destination in and of itself. Rent one of the many Charlotte B Cycles along the route and trek to Freedom Park for a picnic, or follow the trail to a nice dinner at your favorite spot in the Metropolitan.
My reservation for rating the greenway 5 stars stems from two places. I’m a huge fan of the greenway, but I’m not always a fan of the other greenway users. If others were more cognizant of their surroundings, it would be a better place. Look out for cyclists, move over for runners, look up when you’re walking (especially with earbuds in your ears), don’t litter, etc.
The second piece would be the areas that are somewhat industrial. Part of the appeal of the greenway is the greenery. The smokers that step down from the hospital to make it their personal smoking area, and the litter in the streams, make it less attractive.
The greenway does continue to improve and there are plans for other extensions. Just keep the greenway green and be polite to others enjoying everything that it has to offer.

Very pretty and nicely kept up. The only thing I don’t like about this greenway is that it’s nearly completely in the sun. I like to walk/​run 4 – 8 miles and my favorite greenway so far in McAlpine Creek which has tons of shade and you feel like you’re off in the woods at times. McAlpine also has a combination of dirt, Boardwalk and concrete. However, very early morning or late evening Little Sugar Creek is a great place to go during the summer. Cooler seasons anytime of the day. Great views of the city and ends at Freedom Park which is also a nice place to walk/​bike/​run/​scooter. You’re never alone on the trail which is nice being in the city. You do see some wild life especially ducks and fish. I believe it’s roughly 4 miles give or take from Target to Freedom park and back.

While working near Chatlotte, I decided to visit this greenway for a walk outdoors. What a gem! There are a number of places you can access the greenway, and there are sections that border restaurants, stores such as Target, etc., and of course there are long stretches of nothing but sidewalk and greenery on both sides. The little stream that runs a
long most of the greenway is just that– little. But it has its resident geese and ducks and some tiny fishes as well. Some sections open into larger arenas where there are benches, swings, fountains. Charlotte sure knew what they were doing when this walking/​running/​biking path was constructed!

Attempting to do my daily walk here at Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Makes jogging, walking, biking, rollerblading, and exercising a special treat.
The pathway leads you to Freedom Park. Before you get on your merry way notice the many different types of birds flying above, lucious trees and the smell of Jasmine as well as the pretty flowers in full bloom. It is invigorating going on this trail on a daily basis.
Notice the sculpture on the pathway, fountain, and other architectural objects.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway is well maintained. Watch out for the Ducks and Geese roaming around.

I love that this greenway is easily accessible from several different areas of the city.
The paths are smooth and well-​kept.
There are always plenty of people out on this greenway walking, running, biking, skating… smiling!
I like all the different features, sculptures and signs explaining how it used to look. So glad Charlotte opened it up and created a sanctuary for wildlife and people!

I cannot wait for the Little Sugar Creek Greenway to be complete in South Charlotte! Right now, it extends from the Midtown area (just to the side of Vivace, Dressler’s…) and just south of Freedom Park behind the Park Road Shopping Center.
It’s a great path to run, walk, or ride bikes! It’s well made, lit, and I feel completely safe (at least in the daylight). It’s a popular spot because there are always people and pets traveling along it’s path for fun, leisure, or exercise.
There are also trash cans lining the greenway with bags supplied to pick up after your furry companion.
Thanks, City Planners for creating a beautiful public space and maintaining and growing it so thoughtfully!

It’s a greenway — a place to walk with some nature involved in the middle of a city. So I’m not ever going to give it less than three stars. But it’s definitely not my favorite place to walk. For a «green“way, it’s a little heavy on the concrete side, wedged in between hospitals and roads and other buildings. It’s also very busy with runners, so when I tried to relaxedly wander along the creek, I had to get out of the way literally every 30 – 60 seconds.
It’s nice that it connects to Freedom Park, where you can park your car, play some tennis or basketball and explore the park area, but I think I’d much sooner go to one of the many other greenways of Charlotte.

We just LOVE the greenway. Favorite section is from Midtown Park (the big reflective ball) to Freedom Park and back — it’s a solid 4 miles. Always busy with people walking and riding bikes so keep your head on a swivel and stay to the right. Make sure you nicely say «on your left» if you’re coming up behind someone. It’s just the nice thing to do. :)

Stayed at the Hampton Inn — Uptown. Came in from California. It was .47 mi to the Greenway and then a beautiful run for 4.7 mi. Great run! Would recommend to anyone.

Probably one of my favorite greenways in Charlotte just because you get the best of both urban and suburban environments while running through here. The greenway goes though Freedom Park so it provides an easy parking, but it looks like they are adding additional parking in the CPCC area (new part of the greenway).
One of the cool additions to the greenway is the greenspace near the Met that features a giant mirrored ball. A terrace that I have seen people use for a wedding before, and a safe place to walk (and not have to wait on cars/​traffic lights) with their use of tunnels and ramps.
I’m excited once the greenway is connected further north and you can do longer runs on it (if training for a longer distance race… half marathon/​marathon).
Right now you can start on the CPCC end and go all the way over to Brandywine… right behind Park Rd. Shopping Center… just shy of 3 miles.

I looooove going to the greenway!!! I walk down from Uptown all the time and pick it up at 4^th and Kings/​Central. You can walk all the way to Freedom Park. There is parking at certain spots along the greenway if you cant walk to it.
The greenway goes right by the Met so you can stop for lunch or a beer and walk the rest of the way to the park. It gets pretty crowded on weekends so be polite and stay to the side.
There are spots along the greenway that get covered with the little creek if it has rained a lot so be careful!
It also gets a little creepy at night and there are no street lights along certain parts.

Beautiful greenway to walk, jog or ride bikes on! It can be crowded on the weekends, especially if it’s gorgeous outside.

Consistent with other reviews, this greenway is 5 stars all the way. Very nice seating area, picnic area, wall cascading water fall, big clock. Has geese in the river, nearby shopping and dining district, very safe and open space. Once section has vines adorned pathway. Where else can you ask for all these perks in a greenway? Best of all, FREE!

Access from Dilworth/​Freedom Park all the way to the edges of Uptown, Elizabeth, and Plaza. What’s not to love? Take a trip via bike or by foot, stop at The Met in Midtown for lunch (I recommend Vivace) stop at one of the green spaces, Midtown Park, or make the short trek back to Freedom Park for a picnic.
Love usage this greenway is getting from all of the updates. Seems that there is a big push for more grassy areas and it’s paying in more traffic, too. Families teaching kids to ride bikes, group bike rides, runners, walkers, powerwalkers, and even employees using it as a means of avoiding the busier streets. Huge props for the continual upkeep and updates.
Close to Midtown Park off the greenway, there’s an urban bocce court. What a cool thought
Excited to see new things added and what kind of activities/​events happen in the coming months.

This park is fantastic! My husband and I like to take our bikes and ride through the trails on weekends. Its as if you step back in time– lots of people walking their dogs (Who I love waving to), there is a snow cone stand in the park, people with blankets laying on the grass, birthday parties, bikers… its an experience!

Went out on this trail for the first time yesterday via the new bike sharing system in Charlotte. We thought we were just going to go for a walk at Freedom park, but then encountered the Bcycle station and decided to pop on a couple bikes. Rode from Freedom Park along the Sugar Creek Greenway to CPCC. It was great to be able to park our bikes at the Metropolitan center Bcycle station and wander around for all manner of food and shopping. Not hungry, we just looked around and got back on the bikes and made our way back to Freedom Park. The greenway was fantastic and reminiscent of living in DC where there were plenty of bike trails. We found ourselves thinking about getting bikes again! Tax dollars at work? If so, I totally support it.

My bike and I love the Little Sugar Creek Greenway & Trail. There is plenty of accessible parking so I only have to feel lazy about driving to a bike trail, not frustrated that I can’t even get there. The plaza areas are beautiful, with plenty of seating, art, and a choice of stairs or ramps so you never need to walk your ride. The pavement in still well kept and smooth. I love how the trail takes you under the routes to uptown and along the picturesque creek.
My one main issue is that the trail goes through a neighborhood right by Freedom Park and that detour is not so well marked. It would be wise to check out the Carolina Thread Trail map before embarking so you know where you are headed. If you do it right, the greenway takes you all the way from CPCC to just behind the Park Road Shopping Center (and back!) and gives you a great slice of nature in the process.

It looks like it is almost finished. The greenway now extends from behind Park Rd shopping Center (breaks a little near Freedom Park) and then continues on up to CPCC.
The new section is a gem along the creek with various plazas and artwork and the animal life returning.
I walk this greenway often and often see various animals from purple martins, robins, ducks, geese, fish, turtles and even snakes.
This is a wonderful addition to the area’s urban trails. I expect to see a lot of festivals popping up in using the new section of the greenway. There’s already the Kings Drive Arts festival which will be huge in a few years.