Along with the Black Creek Greenway, the White Oak Creek Greenway is one of the Town of Cary’s premier greenways for walkers, runners, and bikers.
The White Oak Creek Greenway originates in Bond Park. Once construction is done, the White Oak Creek Greenway and the Black Creek Greenway will provide trails that connect the City of Durham, the American Tobacco Trail, Bond Park, Lake Crabtree County Park, Umstead State Park, and the City of Raleigh.
The White Oak Creek Greenway portion within Cary is now part of the East Coast Greenway, which will eventually connect Maine to Florida.
Where is the White Oak Creek Greenway?
The White Oak Creek Greenway extends for more than seven miles in Cary. There are several places you can access the trail, including the following trailheads:
- Bond Park Greenway Trailhead: Parking is available at the boathouse or community center. There are short walks to the trailhead for the White Oak Creek Greenway.
- Crabtree Creek Greenway Trailhead: Parking is available at the ropes course at Bond Park. Use the Crabtree Creek Greenway to access the White Oak Creek Greenway.
- David Drive Park: Use the parking lot at the park, cross Davis Drive, and access the trailhead just south of Davis Drive Middle School.
- Ed Yerha Park: After parking in the parking lot, walk down the access trail to the greenway.
- Green Level Church Road: There is a small parking lot available near Roberts Road, located by Green Level High School. Use a street-side trail, cross the bridge, and access White Oak Creek.
For trail maps and parking options, check out this page from the Town of Cary.
How long is the White Oak Creek Greenway?
The White Oak Creek Greenway totals 7.38 miles, running from Bond Park to the American Tobacco Trail.
The trail is paved asphalt and 10-feet wide. It includes wooden bridges, tunnels that serve as underpasses for busy highways, and street crossings.
Trails along the White Oak Creek Greenway are available for walking, running, biking, walking leashed dogs, pushing strollers, and wheelchairs.
Attractions along the White Oak Creek Greenway
The White Oak Creek Greenway connects to many parks and attractions in the Town of Cary.
Bond Park is one of the main parks in Cary. It features a lake with a boathouse where you can rent boats and fish. There is a ropes course, softball and baseball fields, many other trails, a community center, picnic areas and shelters, and more.
Davis Drive Park and Ed Yerha Park also feature outdoor activities, such as playgrounds, fields, basketball courts, and pickleball courts at Ed Yerha Park.
The Cary YMCA, Davis Drive Schools, and Green Level High School are also accessible from the White Oak Creek Greenway.
The Black Creek Greenway, Davis Drive Street-Side Trail, Park Village Greenway, and Batchelor Branch Greenway also connect to the White Oak Creek Greenway.
Are there restrooms along the White Oak Creek Greenway?
Yes. There are restrooms along the greenway at various parks.
Restrooms are available at Bond Park, Davis Drive Park, and Ed Yerha Park. The public cannot access restrooms at Davis Drive Schools or Green Level High School though.
You will also find shelters, places to refill water bottles, and benches along the way.
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