Harrisonburg’s shared-use path has been named

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The shared-use path connecting Garbers Church Road to Westover Park officially has a name.

Friendly City Trail will connect three schools, two parks, and several neighborhoods.

Kelly Adams with Harrisonburg Public Works said the naming process began more than a year ago when a survey was sent to the community for name suggestions.

Adams said they received more than 60 suggestions, which were then widdled down to seven choices and were sent back out to the community again for selection.

She said they wanted to make sure everyone’s thoughts were heard.

“We wanted the community to be involved because this is a path for them, so having their input on what they wanted it to be called was important to us,” Adams said.

The Harrisonburg Public Works Department expects this shared-use path to be open for use by the end of the year for people walking, jogging and bicycling to enjoy.

For more information on the trail project, click here.