It is any natural or landscaped course for pedestrian or bicycle passage. An open space-connector linking parks, nature reserves, cultural features, or historic sites with each other and with populated areas. Locally, certain strips or linear parks designated as parkway or greenbelt.
Many studies demonstrate that greenways increase nearby property values.
They also offer tourist attractions which help local businesses and can create new recreation-oriented services. Greenways are often cited as important contributors to quality of life and desirability to live in a community. While the Ramapo River Greenway can have many economic benefits, it is important to remember the intrinsic environmental and recreation value of preserving the Ramapo River and its corridor. The Ramapo River corridor was home to Ancient Indian tribes for thousands of years. It was settled by Europeans in the 1700's and played a key role in the Revolutionary War and helped aid migration to upstate New York.