Volunteers Needed!
Building a More Connected Cincinnati
Wasson Way is more than a trail—it’s a vital link in the CROWN (Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network), a 34-mile urban trail system that connects over 350,000 people across 54 neighborhoods. Together, Wasson Way and CROWN create opportunities for recreation, transportation, and community engagement—improving lives and strengthening Cincinnati’s shared identity.
Why It Matters
Health & Wellness: Promotes active lifestyles through walkable, bike-friendly routes.Economic Vitality: Connects business districts and supports neighborhood revitalization.Environmental Impact: Expands green corridors that foster sustainability and climate resilience.Community Connection: Links people and places across Cincinnati’s urban core and surrounding communities.
A Model for Collaboration and Renewal
Community collaboration powers our progress. Volunteers play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding Wasson Way—helping it remain a model of what’s possible when people come together to make their city better.We are currently recruiting volunteers to contribute their time and talents in the following areas:
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Governance
- Implementation
- Landscaping
- Marketing
- Public Relations
If you are interested in volunteering, please click the button below to share your information and interest in one of our volunteer areas.
Thank you for supporting Wasson Way—a path that connects us all.
The Marketing Committee meets regularly to help spread the word about Wasson Way!
Employees of the University of Cincinnati actively participated in trail maintenance during the UC Serves day on May 16, 2025, a job well done.
Wasson Way Groundbreaking
Broke ground on construction of the first phase of the Wasson Way.
Celebrated with Mayor Cranley, members of city council, and volunteers that helped bring the dream to fruition.
Design of Phase 1 of the trail is complete!
Design of phase 1 is now complete and a PDF of the design can be downloaded here.
Learn more by visiting our Maps & Timeline page.
Community Meeting: Sharing the Trail Design
The Wasson Way and MKSK will be hosting a community open house to share a sneak peak of the trail design and hear YOUR feedback.
Tuesday, November 15th from 6-8 p.m.
Clark Montessori on Erie Avenue
This initial trail design will:
- Recommend a type of trail surface
- Locate trail heads and parking
- Identify opportunities for public access
- Identify community connections to nearby recreation areas and other community destinations
- Depict the overall character of the trail
Under New Ownership!
The City of Cincinnati now owns 4.1 miles of right-of-way needed to build the Wasson Way Trail! The City’s purchase of the land from Norfolk-Southern was finalized in September 2016. This is a huge and critical milestone!
So, what’s next?
- Removing the tracks. The old railroad tracks will be removed making way for the trail.
- The urban design firm, MKSK, is formally kicking off the trail design, assessing the purchased part of our future trail. Once that is complete, design for the first section of the trail (Tamarck Avenue to Madison Road) will begin.
Announced: MKSK to design the Wasson Way
You’re invited to meet and share your ideas with the newly selected trail design team!
Come celebrate the kick-off of the Wasson Way trail and meet members of the team that will bedesigning the trail and share your ideas! Members of the design team and City of Cincinnati leaders will also provide a project update.
Monday, July 18 th 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Remarks at 6:00 p.m.)
Listermann Brewing Company, 1621 Dana Avenue
Food will be available from Renegade Street Eats
$1 for every pint sold will be donated to the Wasson Way