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How We WorkCanal Bridge Closure Alert
The Chain of Rocks canal bridge in Illinois is closed for construction, so there is no access to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge from the Illinois side June 22, 2026 through early October 2026! The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is OPEN and accessible from the Missouri side only. Please plan accordingly.
I- 270 East and Westbound Exits to Riverview Drive Temporarily Closed: Detour to Access Chain of Rocks Park
Important detour information! The eastbound and westbound I-270 exit ramps to Riverview Drive are temporarily closed due to construction. See detailed detour information below:
If you are traveling on eastbound I-270 trying to get to Chain of Rocks Park:
Take the Lilac exit 33 (the exit before Riverview).
Go south on Lilac Ave for 1.5 mile then turn left on Chambers Rd.
Continue on Chambers Rd for 0.9 then turn left on Riverview Dr.
Continue on Riverview Dr. for 1.6 mile and Chain of Rocks Park will be on your right.
If you are traveling on westbound I-270 trying to get to Chain of Rocks Park:
Take the Lilac exit 33 (the exit after Riverview Dr.)
Turn right (north) on Lilac Ave for 235 feet, then turn right (east) on Dunn Rd.
Continue east on Dunn Rd. for 1.1 mile to Riverview Dr.
Turn right (south) on Riverfront Dr.) and continue for .3 mile on Riverview Dr. and Chain of Rocks Park will be on your left.
The I-270 on-ramp from Riverview Drive to westbound I-270 is closed. Follow detour signs from Riverview Dr. to Dunn Road to Lilac. You can enter I-270 east or westbound from Lilac.
The I-270 on-ramp from Riverview Drive to eastbound I-270 is OPEN.
Park Location and Rules
- 10840 Riverview Dr, St. Louis, MO 63137
- Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset, unless otherwise posted.
- Parents/caregivers are responsible for the safety and supervision of their children.
- No unauthorized motorized vehicles allowed on bridge or on greenway.
- No overnight parking.
- Pets must be on a leash at all times. Pet owners must remove all solid waste deposited by their animals.
- Glass containers and littering is prohibited.
- No horseplay or fighting.
- The following items are prohibited: Open fires, burning of any kind, charcoal grills, frying with oil, fireworks, water balloons, firearms, and archery.
Traffic Gate at Entrance
The traffic gate is automatic, pull your car forward to activate. If the gate does not open, put your car in park to push operation button.
Park Amenities
The pavilion on site has seating for 60. There are electric hookups for 4 food trucks. 2 portable restrooms and 1 drinking fountain with an accessible fountain, water bottle refill, and pet drinking bowl are available on site from April to November.
Parking Nearby
- Chain of Rocks Park: 55 spaces (including 3 accessible spaces)
- Chouteau Island west lot: 80 spaces
- Chouteau Island Fishing Area
- North Riverfront Park north lot: 70 spaces
- North Riverfront Park south lot: 20 spaces
Distances from Chain of Rocks Park
- To Chouteau Island Trailhead and back: 2.1 miles
- To North Riverfront Park south end and back: 5.9 miles
- To Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower and back: 14.8 miles
- To Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing and back: 15.4 miles
- Loop using Mississippi Greenway, McKinley Bridge, MCT Confluence Trail, and on-street: 21.8 miles
- To Arch Grounds and back (detour near Laclede’s Landing): 23.2 miles
- To Downtown Alton and back: 31.6 miles
Rentable Facilities
The pavilion at Chain of Rocks Park is available for all on a first-come, first-served basis, unless it is reserved for the day (to check reservations, please inquire at info@grgstl.org). The park remains open to the public year-round, but can be reserved for community events (a marathon or race, public celebration, etc.). To reserve the plaza, event lawn, and/or pavilion, please learn more about Special Use Permit applications here.