Great! What can I say, love, love, love this greenway. So fortunate that it is on my side of town. Although I have entered this greenway many times from the Bevington side at Piper Glen, it was only a few weeks ago I discovered the Ballantyne entry next to Pike's Nursery in Toringdon. Now I have more motivation to make regular visits because this entrance in so close to my house and offers PLENTY of free and easy parking.
I did a 4 mile round trip between Toringdon and Piper Glen. A nice mix of asphalt and boardwalk along wetlands and the flood plain. Beware, when it rains parts of this greenway are flooded and there are plenty of signs reminding users of that fact. One part of the greenway was closed because of heavy rain the previous night. Great wildlife and nature watching along this greenway and plenty of foot and bike traffic too which makes me feel secure if I do decide to walk alone.
It's a real bonus that this particular greenway is connected close to so many neighborhoods and shopping areas. I stopped in Trader Joe's before heading back to my car, and I noticed plenty of walkers with Starbucks cups in hand walking back from Piper Glen. I even took a few dollars with me, just in case. There are rest areas, doggy cleanup supplies, and plenty of benches located as you walk. Great amenities for everyone! South Charlotte lucked out with this gem!