Emeryville Greenway facts for kids

The Emeryville Greenway is a special path in Emeryville, California. It's a safe and fun place for people to walk, run, and ride bikes. This path was built by the City of Emeryville. It follows an old railroad track that trains used to travel on! You can find it in the East Bay area of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Exploring the Greenway's Path

The Emeryville Greenway starts at the very edge of Emeryville, in the northeast part of the city. From there, it stretches southwest through the city. It's a great way to explore Emeryville on foot or by bike, away from busy streets.

A Journey Through Time: The Greenway's History

The path you walk or bike on today used to be a busy railroad line! It was part of the 9th Street Line, which belonged to the Southern Pacific company. This line was part of their East Bay Electric Lines. These were electric trains that carried people across the San Francisco Bay Area. They were a big competitor to another famous local train system called the Key System. So, when you're on the Greenway, you're walking on history!