Centennial Greenway

Warson Park to Dielman Rd

Description

This is one of the newest sections of greenway in the region! The section in Warson Park is complete and connects to the Olivette Community Center: Five Oaks on Warson. The next phase, which is wrapping up construction now (stay tuned for an opening celebration in spring 2025!) extends east from Warson Park to Indian Meadows Park and Dielman Rd. While it is not complete (landscaping coming in spring 2025) it is open for you to explore and enjoy!

See the full plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Centennial Greenway: Warson Park to Dielman Rd

Getting There

The trailhead is in Warson Park on Warson Rd in Olivette. You can also connect to this greenway from the neighborhoods surrounding Indian Meadows Park.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with the City of Olivette, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation.  Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Benches

Benches for relaxing in Warson Park.

Bike Racks

Bike racks at Five Oaks on Warson in Warson Park.

Playground

There is a playground and ball fields in Warson Park. There is also a nature playground in Indian Meadows Park!

Restrooms

Indian Meadows Park has a restroom picnic pavilion, picnic tables, and small BBQs.

Shelters

Indian Meadows Park has a restroom picnic pavilion, picnic tables, and small BBQs.

Waterways

Indian Meadows has a diverse selection of large native trees, with the River Des Peres flowing along the northern park boundary.

Trail Details

1.3 Miles

This section of greenway has a 1.3 mile paved accessible trail that stretches between Warson Road and Dielman Road in Olivette.

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Amenities

Benches

Drinking Water

Grill

Less Than 4 Miles

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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Maline Greenway

Bella Fontaine County Park

Description

There’s a lot to do in Bella Fontaine County Park! You can fish at Fountain Lake, play volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and more. There are several athletic fields including the Fountain Lake Softball Center. There are picnic shelters for rent and year-round restrooms. Visit the St. Louis County Parks page to learn more about this popular St. Louis County Park.  There is plenty of parking as well as direct connections to surrounding neighborhoods.

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Get Directions to Maline Greenway: Bella Fontaine County Park

Getting There

You can access the east side of Bella Fontaine County Park off Bellefontaine Road and the west side of the park off Highway 367/Lewis & Clark Boulevard.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. This greenway is managed by St. Louis County Parks Department.  Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

 

Things to Do

Fish

You can fish in Bellefontaine Lake, a seasonally stocked lake in the park.

Grill

There is one stone barbecue pit for grilling in the park.

Play

There are two playgrounds- one on the east side of the park and another on the west side of the park.

See Wildlife

As you walk along Maline Creek, you might see the evidence of beavers in the creek or catch a glimpse of herons or egrets fishing in the water during the spring, summer or fall.

Trail Details

1.97 Miles

This 2 mile paved trail connects to existing paved trails within Bella Fontaine Park- the Maple Tree Trail, Cardinal Trail and Fox Den Trail.  It is mostly flat and sunny. It crosses Maline Creek in three locations and also goes beneath Highway 367/Lewis and Clark Blvd. Together, the paved trails create a loop trail around the park and also connect to surrounding neighborhoods. As you walk or ride, you can enjoy natural areas that include an upland woodland and a restored prairie. There is a storybook walk along this greenway near the baseball fields!

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Amenities

Benches

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Share Your Greenways Stories

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Deer Creek Greenway

Deer Creek Park to Brentwood Park

Description

You can walk or ride to nearby parks, Deer Creek Shopping Center and connect to other restaurants, businesses and residential neighborhoods in Maplewood, Webster Groves and Brentwood. Maplewood’s Deer Creek Park is often called “Rocket Park” because of its space-themed playground and tall rocket slide. It is a very popular gathering place for families with small children. There are baseball and soccer fields on the Webster Groves side of the park.  You can also find restrooms, picnic areas and a gazebo. In Lorraine Davis Park, there are  boardwalks, landscaping with native plants, and a pavilion with picnic tables and a drinking fountain overlooking the confluence of Deer and Shady Creeks. There is a half court basketball court in Barnickel Park. Thanks to the funding and cooperation by the City of Webster Groves and the Bellwether Foundation, Inc., there is a trailhead  along Marshall Avenue, just east of Brentwood Blvd. The trailhead includes parking for greenway users, a covered pavilion, a drinking fountain, a bike fix-it station and a “pump track,” which features a series of rolling hills and banked turns where bicyclists can have fun and practice their mountain-biking skills. Brentwood Park has a 2.7 acre destination playground with water features. There is also an underpass beneath Manchester Road that connects to community trails as well as a connection to the intersection of Laclede Station/Hanley and Manchester Rd near the Maplewood Metro Station.
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Get Directions to Deer Creek Greenway: Deer Creek Park to Brentwood Park

Getting There

The trailhead in Deer Creek Park is located just south of the intersection of Manchester Road and South Hanley Road. Parking is available in Brentwood Park. See all parking options for Brentwood Park here.  If you live nearby, you may be able to walk to this greenway. You can also park in Barnickel Park or at the Marshall Avenue Trailhead.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. The segment of greenway from Big Bend Blvd to the bridge over Deer Creek in Deer Creek Park (Rocket Park) is managed by the City of Maplewood.  The other side of bridge over Deer Creek to Lorraine Davis Park is managed by the City of Webster Groves. Brentwood Park is managed by the City of Brentwood. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Grill

You can grill out on the grills located throughout Deer Creek Park.

Play

You can play on the spaceship themed playground or on the many athletic fields located in Deer Creek Park. There is a pump track for riding bikes at the trailhead on Marshall Avenue. You can play on the playground and basketball court in Barnickel Park. Brentwood Park has a 2.7 acre destination playground with water features.

Waterways

Brentwood Park was created as part of the Brentwood Bound project that aims to mitigate flooding in Brentwood. The park was designed to restore the Deer Creek floodplain within Brentwood. In the event of flooding, the lower part of the park along Deer Creek is designed to contain water as the natural floodplain would.

Trail Details

3.57 Miles

This paved asphalt trail extends 3.57 miles between Deer Creek Shopping Center at Big Bend Avenue through Deer Creek Park in Webster Groves and Maplewood to Lorraine Davis Park in Webster Groves and Brentwood Park. It links five parks and offers a direct connection to the stores in Deer Creek Center as well as some businesses in Brentwood.  There is an underpass beneath Manchester Road from Brenwood Park that connects you to Brentwood community trails as well as a connection to the intersection of Laclede Station/Hanley and Manchester Rd, near the Maplewood MetroLink Station.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Accessible

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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St. Vincent Greenway

Rock Road Transit Center to St. Vincent Park to UMSL

Description

There is lots to explore and enjoy along this greenway. You can walk or ride your bike to the athletic fields, community center, pool and playground in the park. The University of Missouri campus is situated in the northern part of the greenway. It also connects to four MetroLink Stations!
Even though this greenway is in St. Louis County, it feels a bit rural. Be sure to stop and read the interpretive signage that tells the story of the historic St. Vincent Hospital that still stands within the park. There is also a boardwalk where you can enjoy views of Engelholm Creek.
See the full plan for this greenway here.

Get Directions to St. Vincent Greenway: Rock Road Transit Center to St. Vincent Park to UMSL

Getting There

This greenway currently runs between St. Charles Rock Road, St. Vincent County Park, the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus and the North Hanley Transit Center.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Greenways often span multiple municipalities, so please be aware that these rules can change as you travel along the trail. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Grill

You can grill out on the grills located in St. Vincent Park.

Play

You can play on the playgrounds and athletic fields in St. Vincent Park.

Swim

You can swim at the water park in St. Vincent Park. Check out the St. Louis County website for more information.

Trail Details

4.46 Miles

The paved trail has a direct connection to four MetroTransit Centers. It follows St. Charles Rock Road west towards a new connection into St. Vincent County Park. It meanders through St. Vincent Park and the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. The trail is mostly flat throughout the park, but the rolling hills found on the UMSL campus are remnants of its past life as the Bellerive Country Club golf course. It offers a nice mix of sun and shade.
The paved trail on the UMSL campus is known as the Wayne Goode Trail, named after the famed Missouri legislator. It ties together the north and south campuses along with St. Vincent County Park and the Ted Jones trail, which extends 2.2 miles north to Old Town Ferguson.
Visit the map on UMSL’s website  to see the trail’s route through the  campus. The paved trail provides a direct connection to three Metrolink stations, as well as an easy way to explore everything St. Vincent County Park has to offer.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

Share Your Greenways Stories

Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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Meramec Greenway

George Winter Park to Unger Park and Emmenegger Park

Description

On either end of this greenway, you can pick and choose from a wide variety of activities in two popular St. Louis County parks: Unger and George Winter Park.

On the Kirkwood side of the greenway, you can connect to Emmenegger Nature Park. Note that there are no bicycles allowed on the trails in Emmenegger Park. There are bike racks at the trailhead on Stoneywood Drive.

This greenway also includes Fenton City Park and Sunset Hills’ Minnie HaHa Park. Fenton City Park offers playgrounds, grills, athletic fields and the 9/11 Heroes Memorial.
Minnie HaHa Park was formerly known as Minnie HaHa Beach, a popular gathering place in the 1930s. Minnie Ha Ha park has walking trails, restrooms, three picnic shelters, playgrounds and a scenic overlook of the Meramec River. You can reach Minnie HaHa Park via a separated bike and pedestrian path on the Old Highway 30 Bridge.

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Get Directions to Meramec Greenway: George Winter Park to Unger Park and Emmenegger Park

Getting There

The trailhead at George Winter Park is located near the intersection of Highway 141 and Highway 30.  Parking is available in Unger Park, Fenton City Park, Winter Park and Minnie Ha Ha Park. If you live nearby, you may be able to walk to this greenway.  Note that the parking lot at the trailhead on Stoneywood Drive across the street from Emmeneger Park is opened daily at 7am and closed at 9pm. You can access the walking and biking bridge via the greenway at anytime, but you will not be able to park at this trailhead outside of these hours.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments. This greenway is managed by:

  • George Winter Park to Gravois is managed by St. Louis County Parks Department.
  • Gravois to Yarnell Road and Soccer Park is managed by the City of Fenton
  • Soccer Park through Unger Park is St. Louis County Parks Department
  • Meramec River Bridge trailhead is managed by Sunset Hills and Kirkwood

Things to Do

Boat

You can launch your boat on the Meramec River from the boat ramp in George Winter Park.

Explore History

You can visit the 9/11 Heroes Memorial in Fenton City Park.

Fish

You can fish along the Meramec River at George Winter Park and Unger Park in St. Louis County. Unger Park also has a lake where you can fish.

Grill

You can grill out on the grills located in George Winter Park, Fenton City Park, and Unger Park.

Play

You can play on the playgrounds in Fenton City Park.

See Wildlife

The Meramec River and surrounding wetland areas attract a wide variety of wildlife.

Trail Details

5.12 Miles

This 5.1-mile paved trail connects two popular St. Louis County Parks: George Winter and Unger Park. It is flat, with both shade and sun, and offers scenic views of the Meramec River. Please note that a portion of this trail goes off road for cyclists; people who are walking or running can use a sidewalk.

In between the two county parks, you will find Fenton City Park, Riverside Golf Course and Sunset Hills’ Minnie HaHa Park.

If you are heading towards George Winter Park: The paved trail ends southeast of the Highway 30 bridge near Old Towne Fenton at the intersection of Water and Mound streets. People who are walking can remain on the sidewalk. There is not a lot of traffic in this part of Fenton, so most people on bikes will feel comfortable riding on the street for a few blocks to connect to the next section of trail that goes to George Winter Park. Stay on Water Street until you get to Old Gravois, look to your left and you will see a Bridge going over the Meramec River, there is a separated path for people who are walking or riding bikes that will take you to Minnie HaHa Park.

To go to George Winter Park, you need to cross Old Gravois to get to Opps Street, which is across the street and slightly to the left of Water Street. There is a Metropolitan Sewer District Plant straight ahead, and City of Fenton signage that will direct you toward the trail that leads to George Winter Park. You will see it on your left.

If you are heading toward Unger Park from George Winter Park (slightly northwest): The trail will end near a Metropolitan Sewer District plant. Continue towards Old Gravois Road (which is visible ahead). You will see a Meramec Greenway sign. Cross the road and follow Water Street until you get to the intersection of Mound and Water streets where the off-road, paved trail begins again. The trail is off road from this point all the way to Unger Park.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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Boschert Greenway

New Town to Historic St. Charles to Katy Trail

Description

See the full plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Boschert Greenway: New Town to Historic St. Charles to Katy Trail

Getting There

The trailhead at the Katy Trail is off of Olive Street in St. Charles. The trailhead at Fox Hill Park is near Fox Hill Road in St. Charles. If you live near New Town you can walk to this greenway along New Town Blvd or Boschertown Rd. You can also walk to the connection on Olive St. or walk from Historic Downtown St. Charles.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with the City of St. Charles Parks Department, who sets the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Boat

There is a boat ramp where you can launch your boat on the Missouri River at the trailhead of the Katy Trail in St. Charles.

Dine

There are several places you can dine in Historic St. Charles. Check out the Historic St. Charles website for a list of dining opportunities. The Bike Stop Café is a popular dining spot that doubles as a bike shop.

Explore History

You can explore historic St. Charles. Check out the Historic St. Charles website to see what there is to explore.

Fish

You can fish on the Missouri River at the trailhead of the Katy Trail in St. Charles.

Grill

You can grill out at Fox Hill Park in St. Charles. Check out the City of St. Charles website for more info.

Play

There is a playground, ball diamond, and half-court basketball in Fox Hill Park in St. Charles. Check out the City of St. Charles website for more info. There are Cricket cages in DuSable Park. Visit the City of St. Charles Parks & Recreation website for more information on renting them. There is a Storybook Walk in Fox Hill Park where pages are posted at several stations along the trail, allowing families to enjoy a story as they walk the path and take in the scenery. The story selection changes every month. Click here to learn more.

Trail Details

5.44 Miles

The paved Boschert Greenway trail stretches 5.4 miles between New Town, Fox Hill Park, Little Hills Expressway and Highway 370. It is mostly flat and sunny. From 370 you can follow a bike path along the Fifth Street Extension, turn left on Olive street and connect with the KATY Trail. You can also cross over the Missouri River via a protected path for walking on biking on the 370 Discovery Bridge. Once you cross the river, there is a direct connection to the Missouri Greenway: Earth City Levee. The 25-acre Fox Hill Park has two picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms and two interconnected lakes.
Along the way you will see the popular bicycle art sculpture called “Blomstre.” Created by Maplewood, Missouri artist Andrew Andrasko, the 30-foot tall “flower” is made of bike wheels with bike frame petals. Please note that the Fifth Street Extension of the Boschert Greenway Trail is more of a wide sidewalk, but it is separated from the roadway.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

Share Your Greenways Stories

Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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Dardenne Greenway

Legacy Park to Dardenne Park

Description

There is a shelter and fishing dock at the east end of Harmony Lake in Cottleville’s Legacy Park. You can also see “botanical vignettes” of native flowers and grasses along the campus of St. Charles Community College. These include carefully-selected natives species and other plants that flourish in Missouri’s climate.
There are several parks that lie within this stretch of the Dardenne Greenway. One is the 92-acre Woodland Sports Park, which offers soccer fields baseball and softball diamonds and two fishing lakes. There are also pavilions, a half-acre prairie “roundabout” and a paved 1-mile perimeter trail.
Rabbit Run Park has athletic fields, a basketball court, a playground, gazebo, pavilions and two miles of paved trails.
The trail in this greenway also connects to Dardenne Park in St. Peters.
You can walk, run, or bike along the edge of the St. Charles Community College campus and connect with Legacy Park in Cottleville.
See the full plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Dardenne Greenway: Legacy Park to Dardenne Park

Getting There

The trailhead at Legacy Park is located near Highway N in Cottleville. The greenway is also near Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The north end of the greenway is located near Mexico Road in St. Peters. Take a break from class and walk to explore the greenway from the St. Charles Community College campus. If you live nearby, there are several other ways to walk to this greenway.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Greenways often span multiple municipalities, so please be aware that these rules can change as you travel along the trail. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Dine

You can dine at several restaurants on Mid Rivers Mall Drive that are easily accessible from the Saint Charles Community College Campus section of the greenway.

Explore History

You can explore the historic log cabin located in Legacy Park. Check out the Cottleville city website for more information

Fish

You can fish on several lakes in this greenway! There is a lake with a fishing pier at Vantage Park in Cottleville. You can also fish on the lakes in Woodland Sports Park and Rabbit Run Park in St. Peters.

Grill

You can grill out on the grills located in Legacy Park in Cottleville and Rabbit Run and Dardenne Parks in St. Peters.

Play

There are several places and ways to play in this greenway! At Legacy Park in Cottleville you can play on the playgrounds or with your dog at the Bark Park. At College Meadows Park located on the Saint Charles Community College Campus you can play on the 9-hole disc golf course or get a workout on the 10 station fitness trail. You can also play on the playgrounds located in Rabbit Run Park and Dardenne Park in St. Peters.

See Wildlife

In the parks along this greenway there are diverse ecosystems such as woodlands, wetlands, swamps and temperate prairies that support abundant wildlife. You may see white-tailed deer, song birds, otters, or wild turkey.

Trail Details

7.32 Miles

This is a 7.32-mile paved trail that is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. There is a nice mixture of sun and shade as you enjoy woodlands, wetlands, swamps and temperate prairies.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

Share Your Greenways Stories

Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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Fee Fee Greenway

Aquaport to Creve Coeur Park

Description

This greenway stretches between the Maryland Heights Community Center, Aquaport and Dogport to Creve Coeur Park .
The Fee Fee Greenway lies within the larger Missouri Greenway. Learn more about the plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Fee Fee Greenway: Aquaport to Creve Coeur Park

Getting There

The greenway is located near the intersection of I-270 and Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights and connects to Creve Coeur Park. If you live nearby, you may be able to walk to this greenway.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Aquaport to Rule Avenue is managed by Maryland Heights Parks Department. Rule Avenue to Marine Avenue Parking Lot is St. Louis County Parks Department. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Boat

You can rent kayaks or try stand up paddleboarding at Creve Coeur Lake!

Grill

There is a place to grill out in McKelvey Woods Park. Check out the City of Maryland Heights website to learn more.

Play

You can play at Aquaport and McKelvey Woods Park in Maryland Heights. You can also play with your furry friend at Dogport. Check out the City of Maryland Heights website to learn more.

Swim

You can swim at Aquaport in Maryland Heights.

Trail Details

2.74 Miles

There is a shady, paved trail that extends nearly 3 miles from the Maryland Heights Community Center into McKelvey Woods to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. You can enjoy views of Fee Fee Creek as you run, walk or ride a bike. This is a quiet and peaceful trail – perfect for a dog walk! You can also take it all the way to the Katy Trail and St. Charles Heritage Museum via the Creve Coeur Connector.

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Amenities

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

Share Your Greenways Stories

Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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Centennial Greenway

Katy Trail to Schaefer Park to Spencer Creek Trail

Description

There is so much to see and do along and close to this greenway! You can spend some time at the Heritage Museum learning about both St. Charles County  and Missouri state history. You can connect to the Spencer Creek Trail via McClay Road and walk or ride all the way to the St. Peters Rec Plex. If you take the Creve Coeur Connector Trail to Creve Coeur Park,  you will be able to rent boats in Creve Coeur Park and connect to the existing paved trails in Creve Coeur Park (and Fee Fee Greenway!) These trails include the 3.7-mile paved Lakeview Loop, the 2.8-mile paved Meadows Loop Trail and the 2.6-mile paved Mallard Lake Loop Trail. For more information about the trails in Creve Coeur Park, go here.
See the full plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Centennial Greenway: Katy Trail to Schaefer Park to Spencer Creek Trail

Getting There

The trailhead at the Katy Trail is located near the intersection of Highway 364 and Upper Bottom Road in St. Peters. There is also a Missouri Department of Transportation parking lot on Old Highway 94. If you live nearby, you may be able to walk to this greenway.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. The section from the Katy trail to Heritage Museum is managed by St. Charles County Parks, the bridges over 364 and 94 and segment to Schaefer Park is managed by the City of St. Charles Parks Department. Missouri Department of Transportation oversees the parking lots on 364 and Old Highway 94, and the section along McClay Road is managed by the City of St. Peters. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Boat

You can canoe or kayak in Creve Coeur Lake!

Dine

You can dine at the Creve Coeur Lakehouse Restaurant in Creve Coeur Park. You can connect to Creve Coeur Park by crossing the Missouri River on Highway 364 using the separated bike and pedestrian crossing.

Explore History

You can explore history at the Heritage Museum in St. Charles County.

Fish

You can fish on the Missouri River. You can also fish on the lake in Creve Coeur Park. You can connect to Creve Coeur Park by crossing the Missouri River on Highway 364 using the separated bike and pedestrian crossing.

Play

There are a lot of opportunities to play in Creve Coeur Park. Check out the St. Louis County website to learn more.

Swim

You can splash in the water at the spray fountain in Creve Coeur Park. You can connect to Creve Coeur Park by crossing the Missouri River on Highway 364 using the separated bike and pedestrian crossing.

See Wildlife

You can explore the wildlife in Creve Coeur Park. You can connect to Creve Coeur Park by crossing the Missouri River on Highway 364 using the separated bike and pedestrian crossing.

Trail Details

3.88 Miles

This section of greenway has a 3.88-mile asphalt trail that creates a vital link between the Katy Trail, St. Charles Heritage Museum Park, Schaefer Park and the Spencer Creek Trail. It also extends over Highways 364 and 94 so you can safely walk or ride a bike across these busy highways to get where you need to go.  The greenway travels along Page Avenue and residential neighborhoods in St. Charles County. It also runs parallel to Old Highway 94 (between Muegge and Hackman Rd), to Hackmann Rd and McClay Rd where it connects to the Spencer Creek Trail. There are several flat stretches on this greenway, but there is a long, steady and moderately steep hill between Upper Bottom Road and the Heritage Museum.  It also connects to the 4.7-mile paved Creve Coeur Connector trail which has a separated bike lane on the Page Avenue Extension Bridge; making it possible to walk, run or ride all the way from Heritage Park to Creve Coeur Park. You can also take the Katy Trail to explore historic Main Street in St. Charles and Frontier Park.

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Amenities

Benches

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

Share Your Greenways Stories

Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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Centennial Greenway

Shaw Park to Olive

Description

The greenway is flat and travels through a densely populated area. It makes it easy to travel on foot or bike between parks, businesses, schools, doctors offices and neighborhoods. You can leave your car behind and enjoy Shaw Park, the restaurants of Clayton, and other neighboring businesses along the greenway. Enjoy a picnic or pick up dinner at Schnucks in Ladue Crossing.

See the full plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Centennial Greenway: Shaw Park to Olive

Getting There

The trailhead in Shaw Park is near the intersection of I-170 and Forest Park Parkway in Clayton. If you work in downtown Clayton, take a break to explore this greenway by taking a stroll through Shaw Park. You can also walk to this greenway where it crosses Ladue Rd., Delmar Blvd. or Olive Blvd. If you are nearby, there are several other ways to walk to this greenway.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. The section from Shaw Park to Ladue Rd is managed by City of Clayton, Ladue Rd. to Delmar is the City of Ladue, and Delmar to Olive is University City. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Dine

You can dine at several places along the greenway. There are places to dine in downtown Clayton on the East side of Shaw Park, and along Ladue Road, Delmar Boulevard and Olive Boulevard.

Grill

There are places you can grill out located throughout Shaw Park in Clayton.

Play

You can play in Shaw Park in Clayton.

Swim

You can swim at the Shaw Park Aquatic Center in Clayton.

Trail Details

2.48 Miles

The paved trail is 2 miles from Shaw Park to Olive. There is also a wide sidewalk on both sides of Olive (between McKnight & Price Rd.) that extends the total distance of the greenway. This greenway also connects to the beautiful  paved trails within Shaw Park.  It is mostly sunny and flat. It does cross over multiple intersections, so be sure to use the electric signals, look both ways and walk your bike across each street. There are no restrooms on this trail, but there are some in Shaw Park.This is a great trail for children, especially beginning cyclists. Stop and get a treat at Shake Shack or Jilly’s Cupcake Bar! Better yet, relax on a park bench, have a picnic or play on the playground at Shaw Park.

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Amenities

Benches

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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