A section of Riverwalk is now open to the public after being damaged during Tropical Storm Chantal. However, some sections and Gold Park remain closed for repairs.

The greenway is open from Calvin Street to Cameron Street.

Riverwalk remains closed from:

• Calvin Street to Eno Mountain Road.
• Cameron Street to Occoneechee Speedway.

Please remain out of closed areas to allow repair work to continue. 

See a video update on the open section and the remaining work to be done. 

Repairs

Hillsborough Public Works crews removed hazards, and contractors made repairs to the reopened portion of Riverwalk by:

• Removing trees, mud and debris that blocked many sections of the trail.
• Replacing several sections of boardwalk, decking and railing.

Riverwalk Connections

Orange County’s River Park is also reopening today. Information about the park can be found on the county’s website.

Occoneechee Speedway is a part of Eno River State Park. See the state's website for information on trail status.

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area is part of the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. Trails have reopened on the mountain.  

Storm Recovery 

Information on the town’s storm recovery is available on the Storm Recovery page.

Community resources — See Orange County's Ready Orange site for countywide storm recovery resources. 

Recreation — Gold Park and Kings Highway Park remain closed while town staff and contractors complete repairs. See other recreation facilities in Hillsborough.