Our Mission

River Region Trails, Inc. is committed to developing a network of pedestrian greenways, parks, and outdoor resources in the River Region. The organization will coordinate the efforts of citizens, corporate partners, and local governments to plan, fund, and develop natural space for public use, which will invariably have a positive impact on community health, quality of life, economic development, transportation, and neighborhood connectivity.

Frequently asked questions:

  • Trail development requires a long-term commitment that extends beyond any one political term or individual role or municipal jurisdiction. Our work is ongoing and bipartisan.

  • River Region Trails is funded through a combination of public and private support. Trail planning, design, and construction are largely made possible through grants and state and local funding. Our day-to-day operations are funded primarily through individual donors, whose support allows us to advocate for trails, manage partnerships, and ensure projects are thoughtfully advanced.

  • We serve the tri-county river region of Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. At this early stage, our work is focused on the City of Montgomery, where strong public partnership allows us to build momentum and create a central trail network that will serve as the core destination for future connections across the region.

  • While our current focus is the City of Montgomery, we strongly support local trail efforts across the region and are happy to share guidance and lessons learned with communities looking to build momentum.

  • While River Region Trails is not a state planning agency, we work closely with partners who are actively involved in state-level trail planning efforts. Our role is to help lay the local foundation so regional and state trails can ultimately connect through the River Region.

  • River Region Trails has identified 30 miles of priority trails to advance by 2030, working in close partnership with the City of Montgomery.

Learn about the 30X30 Plan
Several blue and white Alabama-themed rental bikes parked in a bike-sharing station outside a brick building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees in Montgomery Alabama
Children and adults participating in a patriotic outdoor event, standing with their right hands over their hearts near a flag pole with the American flag, under colorful bunting and trees.
A group of people standing and talking inside a dense bamboo forest. Auburn Landscape Architecture student studying the Cypress Nature Preserve.
Two men in yellow and black shirts assembling a blue and green playground structure near a pond in a park, with trees and grass around. SPIRE employees volunteer to paint playground equipment at Woodmere Park in Montgomery, AL
A man riding a bicycle on a paved path in a park with green grass and trees in the background.