Capital Cascade Greenway facts for kids
The Capital Cascade Greenway is a special park area in Tallahassee, Florida. It's like a long, green pathway that helps manage stormwater (rainwater runoff). It also protects nature and history, and helps the city grow in a smart way.
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Where is the Greenway?
The Capital Cascade Greenway is about 6 miles (9.6 km) long. It runs right through downtown Tallahassee. It follows a small creek called the St. Augustine Branch. This creek flows through Cascades Park and Black Swamp. It eventually reaches Lake Munson. The greenway uses both public and private land.
How the Greenway Started
The idea for the Capital Cascade Greenway came from a plan called "Blueprint 2000." This plan aimed to create good projects for stormwater, trails, and roads. It wanted these projects to be helpful, look nice, and be good for the environment. The plan also wanted to help improve neighborhoods in and around the city.
Funding the Project
The project gets money from a special one-cent sales tax. Voters in Tallahassee approved this tax in November 2000. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also helped. They invested $7.8 million into the project. The Trust for Public Land is another group that helps create the greenway.
Helping with Stormwater
The greenway is very important for managing stormwater. It helps with flooding problems in southern Tallahassee. The area near downtown slopes steeply. Most of this area is built up with buildings and roads. This means there isn't much natural ground to soak up rain. The greenway helps to manage this extra water.
Fun Things to Do
The Capital Cascade Greenway has many fun things to do.
Trails for Walking and Biking
The greenway includes trails for walking and biking. These trails connect to other popular paths. You can link up with the St. Mark's Trail. It also connects to the Bow Tie Trail. There are plans for a new trail called the Gopher, Frog and Alligator Trail (GFA).
Parks and History
The greenway also has parks and playgrounds. You can find businesses and shops nearby too. It's a great way to explore a historic part of Florida's capital city.
Historic Sites Along the Greenway
- The Korean War Memorial is located along the greenway.
- You can find historic plaques that tell the story of how Tallahassee and Florida began.
- The greenway is close to many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- It's also near historic neighborhoods like Stearns-Mosely.
