Your Greenways Are Turning 25!

25 years ago, people voted to invest in a vision for a vibrant region connected by greenway trails. With 140 miles (and counting!), Great Rivers Greenway wants to celebrate our community’s vision, the progress to date, and 25 years of turning input into impact with YOU.

Great Rivers Greenway has planned anniversary celebrations big and small throughout the summer and fall. Check out all that’s happening below and join in!

The Great Gather Round

On Monday, September 15th, from 4:30-7:00 pm, we're shutting down DeBaliviere Circle around the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park (at the St. Vincent Greenway) to host a 1,500-foot community dinner table, local DJs, free mini cupcakes from SweetArt, local food trucks (or bring your own feast), and fun for all ages!  

Join us for a meal

Events & Programs

From Nature & History Tours to Beginner Birdwatching to Storytime and Strolls, there are a variety of events happening on your greenways throughout the year. Almost all of our events are free and welcome people of all ages and abilities, so come join us and live life outside!

Check out our calendar

25th Anniversary Bingo

Players can hunt for special sights along the greenways and find ways to plug in from home to complete their bingo cards. Turn your bingo card in for special limited-edition greenway stickers (each bingo), tote bags (full card) and a few grand prize packs!

Get your bingo card

25 Years of Impact

Stay tuned as we add statistics and stories of the difference we've made across the region for the last 25 years of turning community input into collective impact!

Greenway Selfie Stations

Greenway Game/Challenge

This brand-new interactive game will challenge you to bring a greenway project to life on time, on budget, and with as much impact as possible for your community? Make critical decisions at each stage of the process, from community engagement to planning to construction to ongoing operations and maintenance. Pick your setting, find your partners, and get to work.

Are you up for the challenge?

Civic Panel with FOCUS St. Louis

During this panel, taking place in November, both national and local experts will discuss “The Civic Power of Greenways: 25 Years of Trust, Trails & Transformation”.

Collaborative Art Initiative with RAC

St. Louis’ Regional Arts Commission (RAC) is marking their 40th anniversary this year. To celebrate, we're partnering up to work with RAC’s Community Arts Training (CAT) Cohort program to develop two events celebrating and supporting the arts in St. Louis: Mark your calendars for an arts and wellness festival along St. Vincent Greenway in St. Vincent Park on September 13 and an arts and community resources festival along the Mississippi Greenway on September 27. 

Learn more about RAC's CAT program

Greenway Goods

Support the greenways by shopping local! Greenway Goods offers unique gifts created by local artists and entrepreneurs - and your purchase also gives back to the greenways!

Shop Greenway Goods