Sorenson Parkway

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The Sorenson Parkway is a modern version of the historic boulevard system and was built along an abandoned railroad bed. The parkway has been completed from N 30th Street to the N 90th Street, however the planning for a bike path was not considered until late in the process.

Most of the corridor was constructed with a standard width sidewalk but a 10 ft. wide path has been constructed from N 72nd Street west to the Little Papio Creek and the Keystone on its way to Cunningham Lake.

The tie in to Military Road’s trail is also only a mile from this point but with only a sidewalk it requires travel in one of the lanes of the Parkway.

TRAILBLAZING:
Extension of the 2-mile trail past N 72nd Street is possible but not likely due to right of way constraints. Links to the Keystone trail and Military Road trail.

Trail Statistics: Length:  4.81 miles Surface:  Paved Difficulty: Moderate ACTIVITIES: CLICK HERE for a printable PDF map.

Downsides:

• Short distance
• At grade crossings at intersections
• No parking lots
• No parking on most side streets

Upsides:

• Provides another link between trails on Military Avenue and Cunningham
• Gentle curves and some green space enhance the experience
• Commercial center on the east trail head (N 72nd St.)
• Connects to some narrow neighborhood paths