Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Walk the Centennial Greenway and the and through the welcoming canopy of majestic trees open grass areas, and lovely gardens in Shaw Park, approximately 2.5 miles. Register at www.stloasis.org or by calling 314-862-4859 ext 24.
Whether it’s a community event, a trash clean-up or an open house, hope to see you there!
View All EventsPosted on Friday July 26, 2024
“My youngest son has autism and we are working on helping him develop his core muscle strength and balancing skills. We have equipment that attaches to the back of my husband’s bike, making into a sort of tandem bike for my son to ride with him. He also has his own bike with training wheels. We live by St. Charles Community College and Legacy Park and often ride on the Dardenne Greenway. However, my son loves bridges! So, we recently rode on the Centennial Greenway that connects to the Page Avenue bridge. He LOVED it! Every morning as we cross the bridge when I take him to school he calls it “his bridge” and asks when we can ride our bikes over it again. He has difficulty expressing himself and finding topics he is excited about helps encourage him to work on these skills. We often use the greenways/biking as a go-to subject!”
Tracy, Vito and Frankie
Home Greenway Dardenne Greenway and Centennial Greenway in St. Charles County
Posted on Friday July 26, 2024
Ambassadors are trained volunteers who help staff our booths at community events, assist with volunteer work days and tell people about all of the fun things you can do and see on the greenways. Meet one of them:
“Whether I’m out for a run on the Centennial Greenway in the summer heat or volunteering for Eagle Days on the Mississippi Greenway in the bitter cold, I love my greenways! As a Greenway ambassador, the thing I love most about Great Rivers Greenway is the people. I get the wonderful opportunity to work with, and meet people from around the region, and talk about some of our favorite things to do outside. What’s better than that?”
Shelby Miller, Great Rivers Greenway Ambassador
Home greenway: All of them!
(Want to learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities? Go here: https://greatriversgreenway.org/volunteer/)
Posted on Thursday July 25, 2024
Mona Vespa is the President of GO! St. Louis. GO! is a local non-profit organization that encourages individuals and families in the #STL region to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle year round. They accomplish this through community collaborations, school-based programming and the creation of new and fun fitness events:
“Running is my sport, my hobby and my profession! Personally, I can’t imagine a better way to explore your own city than on foot, and the greenways are the perfect way to do that! Every time I run a greenway, I am reminded that our city is incredibly diverse in landscape and character, but is also comprised of neighborhoods and communities who are all working towards a similar goal: to make their part of our city a vibrant and welcoming home. And as a part of my job, what a joy it is to share that with the runners and walkers of our area. I’ve used greenways for several GO! St. Louis race routes, and our Summer Passport program’s entire focus is to introduce more runners to the incredible gem of these paths throughout our city. GO! St. Louis is thankful for GRG’s work and dedication to outdoor recreation in our region!”
Home Greenway: All of them!
Posted on Thursday July 25, 2024
Amy Marxkors is the co-host of the Charlie Brennan Show on KMOX, an author, a former hockey player and a marathon runner (occasionally ultra-marathoner!) She happily logs thousands of miles running on the greenways:
I love how the greenways connect so many places. My friends and I use them to meet up for runs. We can cross the Missouri River between St. Charles County and St. Louis County just using greenways and the KATY Trail. They are such a great asset for our region. I also appreciate the change of scenery on the greenways—everything from city environments, to the woods to conservation areas. It gives me a nice sense of calm when I am out on a long run.
Home Greenway: Meramec at Rock Hollow; Missouri Greenway: Monarch Chesterfield Levee; Busch Greenway; Centennial Greenway: Heritage to Kay Trail
Posted on Thursday July 25, 2024
Riz Khan recently joined the Great Rivers Greenway as an Outreach Specialist. These valued team members help out at events and programs across the region- answering questions, sharing project updates and handing out maps and greenway “swag.” Riz shares why he wanted to get involved with Great Rivers Greenway:
“For most of my career I have worked in the corporate world across the globe (India, UK & in US). I recently started to feel something was missing in my life. One day I came across an article about Great Rivers Greenway that really piqued my interest. I realized that the greenways are more than just trails… they are places where you can spend time outside and also connect to trains, buses, markets, neighborhoods, businesses, parks and more. I am totally in love with the mission to connect this region with greenways and encourage people to live life outside. To be honest, I wasn’t much of an outdoors person before, but now I am. I believe the more time we spend outdoors, the healthier and happier we are. I think it also creates better bonding with our family. I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of this mission.”
Home Greenway: Centennial Shaw Park to Olive
Posted on Wednesday July 17, 2024
Busch Greenway: Katy Trail to Missouri Research Park to August A. Busch Conservation Area
The prime viewing spot along this greenway is the .75 mile route through the forest bottom between Missouri Research Park and the Katy Trail. For a longer walk or ride, explore the portion of the greenway that meanders through the Weldon Spring Conservation Area.
Meramec Greenway: Glencoe to Sherman Beach Park
The Rock Hollow spur will wow you with a showy display of color as it drops down from Ridge Road to meet the Al Foster Trail. Once you reach the river, you’ll enjoy splashes of sunlight reflecting off the Meramec and colorful leaves along the bluffs along the Al Foster Trail. You might even spot a few Paw Paws along the way!
Mississippi Greenway: Cliff Cave Park
Your first stop should be the overlook atop the 170 foot bluff where you’ll be treated to sweeping views of the Mighty Mississippi River. For an up-close look at leaves in all their fall glory, be sure to explore the paved greenway and natural paths in the upper section of the park.
Centennial Greenway: Forest Park to Washington University to Vernon
Make a day of it on this greenway! Start with shopping and lunch in the Delmar Loop followed by a walk beneath the colorful canopy of trees on the Washington University campus. Top it off with one or more of the attractions in St. Louis’ colorful crown jewel- Forest Park!
Fee Fee Greenway to Centennial Greenway: Katy Trail to Schaefer Park & Spencer Creek Trail via Creve Coeur Park
Bring your bike for an amazing fall ride that will take you all the way from the Maryland Heights Community Center to the St. Charles County Heritage Museum, Schaefer Park (and the St. Peters Rec Plex via Spencer Creek Trail) ! Take a spin around Creve Coeur Lake and enjoy the changing leaves as you traverse two greenways—and two counties—via the Creve Coeur Connector Trail!
Posted on Wednesday July 17, 2024
Get out on a greenway to celebrate 3.14 Day or any day! We’ve plotted out seven 3.14 mile routes on greenways across St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Follow one of our suggested routes, or make up your own- you’ve got 135+miles of greenway to choose from!
Start your walk by the tennis courts and playground in St. Vincent County Park. Follow the greenway south through the park; the Daughters of Charity Cemetery will be on your left. Continue walking or riding on the greenway through the woods (Check out the progress on our woodland restoration!) You will pass by Castle Park Apartments (the former St. Vincent Hospital.) Continue south on the greenway, parallel to St. Vincent Park Road where you will connect with the new section opened in 2023. Follow the greenway out to St. Charles Rock Road towards the Rock Road Transit Center. Turn around at the Rock Road Transit Center and head back to where you started! (Plan your trip here. You can find a printable adventure map with more information about St. Vincent County Park here.)
Start your walk at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum. Follow the greenway to where it spurs north to cross over highways 364 and 94. Follow the greenway to N. Outer Road. Use the crosswalk to cross over to the new stretch of this greenway that opened in 2023 and follow the signs to Schaefer Park. Take a stroll around Schaefer Park and then turn around and head back to the Heritage Museum! Plan your trip here.
Begin your walk at the Duckett Creek Trailhead in Missouri Research Park. Follow the greenway towards the KATY Trail. When you reach the KATY Trail go left; follow the KATY Trail until you reach the path that connects to the walking and biking path on the Boone Bridge. Turn around and head back to Duckett Creek Trailhead. Plan your trip here.
Start your walk at the Shaw Park Trailhead. Follow the greenway until you reach Old Bonhomme Road. Turn around and head back to the Shaw Park Trailhead. Plan your trip here.
Begin your walk at the Missouri History Museum at Forest Park- walk around the museum and then cross over Lindell at the traffic light on the east side of the museum. Follow the greenway all the way to Etzel Ave. Turn around and head back to the History Museum. Plan your trip here.
Begin your walk at the Trailhead in the upper section of the park on Cliff Cave Road. Follow the greenway down the hill to the overlook and check out the amazing view! Walk back up the hill from overlook and take a left to follow the paved greenway to the lower section of the park. After you cross the bridge over cliff Cave Road, take a left. You will continue downhill, passing by the mouth of the cave! Continue on the greenway down the hill towards the River. Cross the railroad tracks and go left to follow the loop trail. Once you make the loop take a left and walk towards the large pavilion by the river. Enjoy the river view and then reverse your route and go back up to where you started! Plan your trip here.
Start your walk or ride in Sunset Park. Follow the paved greenway down the hill, all the way down to the river, where the paved trail ends. Enjoy the view of the Missouri River! Head back up to the parking lot and follow the paved path along Sunset Park Drive until you reach Hazelwood Northwest Middle School. Turn around and head back to the parking lot in Sunset Park for a 3.14 mile walk! Plan your trip here.
Posted on Wednesday July 17, 2024
On Sunday November 5, 2023, we joined with partners at the City of Olivette to celebrate the new Centennial Greenway within Warson Park. This new greenway segment was celebrated in coordination with the opening of Olivette’s new community center, Five Oaks on Warson. The festivities included a ribbon cutting, guided greenway tours, outdoor games, and activities in the new community center. This is the first phase of a four phase greenway project to extend the existing greenway from its current endpoint at Olive to Warson Park. Read all about this project in progress here.
Posted on Monday July 15, 2024
Great Rivers Greenway, City of St. Charles and City of St. Peters host community celebration at Schaefer Park
1.8 mile Centennial greenway expansion + 18.7 miles of connected trails!
Great Rivers Greenway, City of St. Charles and City of St. Peters hosted area residents to celebrate the expansion of the Centennial Greenway in St. Charles County. A community celebration was held Wednesday, May 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Schaefer Park. Guests enjoyed live music from Joe Metzka, dessert from Lilly’s food truck, and games courtesy of the McClay Branch Library.
“This new 1.8-mile greenway is pivotal—creating so many connections for people to walk, run, ride a bike or use a wheelchair to get to neighborhoods, parks, schools, businesses and other places they want to go,” said Susan Trautman, Great Rivers Greenway CEO. “It would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of our partners at the cities of St. Charles and St. Peters. They worked alongside us to help plan, fund, build and maintain this critical new asset the community wanted.”
GRG worked with project partners and the local community to coordinate the addition of 1.8 miles to the Centennial Greenway from Old Highway 94 at Christy Avenue to Schaefer Park and the Spencer Creek Trail at McClay Road. Funding was sourced from Great Rivers Greenway’s designated local sales tax dollars along with federal funds awarded to the City of St. Peters and matching funds from the City of St. Charles.
“We are proud to have 27-plus miles of trails in St. Peters for our residents to enjoy, and we’re proud to partner with Great Rivers Greenway to connect our community’s trail system with a regional network of greenways,” said Len Pagano, mayor of St. Peters, Missouri. “People want to live in a community where they can walk and bike to more places. A network of greenway trails helps make our community and our region a place where people want to live, work and play. Thank you to our City of St. Peters staff and all our government project partners, including Great Rivers Greenway and the City of St. Charles, for making this new Centennial Greenway connection happen.”
This 1.8-mile connection is a critical link to a total of 18.7 miles of trails connected across both St. Charles and St. Louis counties. This larger network connects the St. Peters Rec Plex, the Katy Trail, Creve Coeur Park and the Maryland Heights Rec Plex via the Fee Fee Greenway. The connection to the Katy Trail State Park opens up an additional 237 miles of trail across the state, linking to hundreds of other greenways, parks and destinations.
“We are delighted to open this new greenway alongside our partners at Great Rivers Greenway and the City of St. Peters,” said Dan Borgmeyer, mayor of the City of St. Charles. “By working together, we have been able to exponentially increase the number of places our residents can connect to on foot and bike—neighborhoods, parks, recreation centers, schools and more. These connected trails are not only an asset for the residents nearby, but also the region at large.”
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