Take Me To The River

Take Me To The River

Take Me To The River

Explore Napa’s Possibilities

THE VISION

The Napa RiverLine represents an exciting opportunity to bring an experience like no other to the region. As this preliminary vision articulates, the Napa River’s natural beauty, environmental benefits, and recreational and cultural values make it a treasured, often ignored resource in the Napa region.
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Photo Credit Lowell Downey/Art & Clarity.
Photo Credit Lowell Downey/Art & Clarity.

Letters of Support

The Friends of the Napa River have been, and will continue to be, enthusiastic supporters of the Napa RiverLine. Friends was one of the original sponsors of the effort to get the RiverLine started.

We look forward to RiverLine’s progression from images to design to reality.

– Friends of the Napa River

On behalf of the Culinary Institute of America, I am pleased to offer our support for the goals and vision of the Napa RiverLine project.
These enhancements will benefit local residents, students, and visitors alike—and will strengthen the broader Oxbow District that the CIA at Copia proudly calls home.

We look forward to partnering with the Napa RiverLine where appropriate, to support programming and community engagement.

 – Culinary Institute of America

Walking and biking are the best and healthiest ways to experience Napa’s unique features. The RiverLine project stands to dramatically increase healthy access for residents and visitors alike to the Napa River and Oxbow District, while also increasing connectivity to bike and pedestrian routes that flow throughout the valley. It will provide a boost to area businesses, decrease traffic congestion, and be an exciting draw all on its own.

 – Napa County Bicycle Coalition

The Vision

Connect the Community: Provide a seamless multi-use pathway connecting downtown Napa, The Oxbow Commons and Preserve, the Rail Arts District, and the Napa Valley Vine Trail.

Promote Well-being: Foster connections with nature, health, public art, and environmental education for users of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. 

Honor Local Legacy: Build upon the long-term contributions of the Friends of the Napa River, the infrastructure of the Napa Flood Protection and Watershed Improvement Plan, and the heritage of the Oxbow and our riverfront.

Ensure Distinctive Design: Feature a unique aesthetic that differentiates Napa as an extraordinary destination and a beautiful place to live.

Drive Economic Vitality: Serve as a catalyst for business development and the potential creation of a dedicated “RiverLine District”.

Foster Ownership: Cultivate a deep sense of community pride and ownership, making the RiverLine a focal point for events and gatherings.

Protect the Environment: Incorporate native landscaping to promote the ecological health of the Napa River.

The Napa RiverLine History

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