The Whittier Greenway Trail;
A pathway to the region's water history

Water conservation can be a beautiful thing, just ask the City of Whittier.

In 1998, the city's Union Pacific Railroad became an abandoned strip, soon becoming a regional eyesore and a site for vandalism and crime. When the Whittier City Council observed that school children from throughout the area used the 5-mile corridor as a route to the ten adjacent schools, an idea formed to transform the corridor into a safe, multi-use trail that would bring environmental awareness and beauty together.

Lined with California native plants and fruit trees, the community pathway will connect visitors to the landscapes that shaped the region in the early 1900s. A series of rest stops inspired by the old-fashioned station stops that once dotted the railroad corridor decades ago will provide a narrative of the city's history by housing interactive historical displays and interpretive exhibits, highlighting the key role water played in the region's development.

With construction of this visionary project well underway, the District looks forward to supporting the city in making the Greenway Trail a success.