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There is Plenty to do on the Greenway!

The Greenway of Greater Grand Forks boarders the Red Lake River and Red River in Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. It encompasses 2,200 acres of open space, vegetation, and recreational amenities. The Greenway, as it is often referred to as, provides convenient access and year-round recreation. The Greenway is a prime reason why homebuyers are drawn to the area and searching for homes in Grand Forks ND.

There is plenty to do on the Greenway for people of all ages to enjoy. There is more than 20 miles of multipurpose trails, over 43 miles of bicycle trails throughout Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, two golf courses, three-disc golf course, basketball and tennis courts, softball, soccer, and football fields, orienteering, ice skating, sledding, boat ramps, canoeing, kayaking, swimming pools, shore bank fishing sites, picnic areas with grills, and wildlife observation areas. Plus, there are events such as Farmers Market open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 5 K and 10 K races, music festivals, Christmas and Fourth of July celebrations. Visitors can also partake in paddling adventures with Boathouse on the Red, the “Bikecicle” ice bike race, and the Extreme ND Iceman Triathlon. In addition, the Greenway has vendors with equipment rentals for skis, bikes, canoes. Specifically, on the Grand Forks side, you will find biking and hiking trails, sand volleyball, playgrounds, wildflower garden, horseshoe pits, disc golf, picnic areas, fenced-off leash dog park, and fishing sites with access to more than 50 species of fish including small mouth bass, channel catfish, carp and northern pike.

For more than 20 years, Crary has been a respected name in the Greater Grand Forks community. Whether you’re looking to live right in the mix of all the action the Greenway has to offer, or prefer suburban living close to the action, Grand Forks is a great community, with a good vibe, and wonderful people. This area is ideal for couples, young professionals, families, and empty nesters. If you are in the market for a new home, we hope that you will consider Crary Real Estate. Additionally, Crary Development has available lots in the beautiful homes in Grand Forks ND communities of Crary’s First Addition, Crary’s Fourth Addition, Highland Addiction, LeClerc Addition, and Prairiewood. Please contact us today at 701-775-0013 to learn about our listing, available lots, or inventory of new construction move-in ready homes.

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