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Greenway Features

BEAR PAW TRAILHEAD

Access to the Bear River for tubing and kayaking on the “Bear Paw” rapid. You can also access the Greenway’s main trail by crossing “Debbie’s Bridge”

BEAR COMMUNITY CENTER & PAVILION

Multi-purpose room, warming kitchen, and picnic shelter located along the Bear River Greenway overlooking the BEAR Ice Pond. Available to rent for private group and events. Reserve by calling (307) 789 - 1770

BEAR MEADOWS

With approximately 6 acres of open space, this area is Evanston’s Central Park to meet the needs of various community groups. For more information or to reserve call(307) 789 - 1770

BEAR Parkway Memorial Tree Grove

“A Place to Be Remembered”

Memorialize a deceased loved one in the Memorial Tree Grove located adjacent to the BEAR Community Center, near the banks of Bear River. Applications Due: Aug 1

For more information call (307) 789 - 1770

ROTARY “HEALTH TRAIL” FITNESS COURSE

A 14 station fitness course, along the Bear River Greenway main trail from the entryway at Bear Meadows, is available for the community use.

ROTARY “Bear Tales” FIRE CIRCLE

An amphitheater for community outdoor classroom activities, group meetings, campfire programs, and special events. Reserve by calling (307) 789 - 1770

Fee: $20 per group

Bear River Greenway 2022

ADOPT-A-TRAIL SPONSORS:

• Pioneer Counseling

• Evanston Youth Club

• YAHA

• Upper Bear River Trout Unlimited

• Lamont Staley Family

• Evanston Rotary Club

The B.E.A.R. Project Inc.

"Evanston's River Playground"

The greenway main trail extends over 2 miles along the banks of the Bear River connecting Evanston’s historic downtown, along a “Ribbon of Green”, to the Bear River State Park.