McKee, Smiley to cut the ribbon on new multi-use trail in Olneyville

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island leaders will cut the ribbon on a new multi-use off-road path along the Woonasquatucket River on Monday afternoon.

Gov. Dan McKee, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, and other officials will officially open the new path at 555 Harris Ave. at 1:30 p.m.

“This new multi-use trail should serve as a model for how we can revitalize our green spaces to connect our neighborhoods and make Providence a more resilient city,” Smiley said.

People walk the new multi-use trail in the Olneyville section of Providence. (Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council)

The path connects the Woonasquatucket River Greenway to the Washington Secondary Bike Path.

It is located behind the Gotham Greens greenhouse facility in the Olneyville neighborhood.

The Gotham Greens greenhouse and parking lot are not open to the public. Those interested in walking the trail can park on Harris Avenue.