Mayor Announces Public Meetings for Phase 3 of Creekwalk Extension

Published on May 07, 2025

Syracuse Mayor Walsh announced two public meetings to gather community input on Phase Three of the Creekwalk Extension project. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at the Southwest Community Center (401 South Ave Lobby, Syracuse, NY 13204) at 6 p.m. The second meeting will be on Thursday, May 15 at the Cecile Community Center (174 W Seneca Turnpike, Second Floor, Syracuse, NY 13205) at 6 p.m.

"The Onondaga Creekwalk extension represents our commitment to creating connected, accessible, and vibrant public spaces throughout Syracuse," said Mayor Walsh. "By expanding this trail network to our Southside and Valley neighborhoods, we are not just building infrastructure, we are strengthening community connections, promoting active transportation options, and enhancing quality of life for residents. I encourage everyone to participate in these public meetings and help shape this important project."

The meetings will have a brief presentation followed by discussion at mapping stations where residents can view preliminary route alternatives, review the project schedule, and share their feedback.

The project is starting preliminary design to extend the existing Onondaga Creekwalk pedestrian/bicycle trail from West Colvin Street south three miles to Dorwin Avenue. The existing Creekwalk starts at the shore of Onondaga Lake near Destiny USA and runs 4.8 miles through Downtown and continues south to West Colvin Street. The goal of this project is to provide a pedestrian and bicycle north/south route along the Onondaga Creek Corridor to access many City neighborhoods and destinations safely.

For information and to provide online comments, visit goto.syr.gov/Creekwalk-Phase3.