Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps to remove invasive bush honeysuckle on Saturday, October 19th from 9AM to 11AM!
Note: This event is limited to ages 13 and older.
Volunteers will remove invasive bush honeysuckle along the St. Vincent Greenway in St. Vincent Park, by cutting the plant with handsaws or loppers, dragging, and piling debris. No experience is necessary for this activity, but it does involve physical labor and walking in the woods over varying terrain.
No experience necessary; Great Rivers Greenway staff and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Leadership Corps will teach volunteers how to properly identify, remove, and treat bush honeysuckle.
What to wear: Please dress for the weather. Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. Eye protection and gloves will be provided.
What to bring: All tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own loppers or hand pruners if you have them. Please bring a water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste. Light snacks and water will be provided.
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!”
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3.14 Mile Walks & Rides on Greenways
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!
St. Vincent Greenway: St. Vincent Park to Rock Road Transit Center
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.)
Centennial Greenway: St. Charles County Heritage Museum to Schaefer Park
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.
Busch Greenway: Duckett Creek Trailhead to KATY Trail
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.
Centennial Greenway: Shaw Park to Old Bonhomme
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.
St. Vincent Greenway: Missouri History Museum to Etzel
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.
Mississippi Greenway at Cliff Cave Park
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.
Sunset Greenway at Sunset Park
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.
St. Vincent Greenway: St. Vincent County Park Tour
Saturday, September 7, 2024 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, September 7, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Outside Of The St. Vincent Community Center
St Vincent Park, Saint Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
The address for the St. VincentCommunityCenter is 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63121. To get to the meetup location from St. Charles Rock Road:
Turn into St. Vincent County Park at the entrance on St. Charles Rock Road. The park entrance is to the left of the gas station.
Continue straight for 0.6 miles. Continue straight past the road on the right to the aquatic center. The communitycenter will be on your right.
Learn about nature and local history on this 2-mile guided walk on the greenway. Registration is free and required. Click here to register.
The address for the St. VincentCommunityCenter is 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63121. To get to the meetup location from St. Charles Rock Road:
Turn into St. Vincent County Park at the entrance on St. Charles Rock Road. The park entrance is to the left of the gas station.
Continue straight for 0.6 miles. Continue straight past the road on the right to the aquatic center. The communitycenter will be on your right.
The address for St. Vincent County Park is 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133). To get the St. Vincent Shelter in St. Vincent County Park from St. Charles Rock Road:
-Turn north into the park entrance on St. Charles Rock Road to the left (west) of the gas station.
-Continue north on the park road for 0.6 mile and turn right onto the road for the Aquatic Center and St. Vincent Shelter.
-The St. Vincent Shelter is located 0.2 mile down this road on the left.
-Limited parking is available in the lot at the end of the road, and additional parking is available in the lot for the aquatic center.
Join STL Run Crew to move your body and connect with community in a greenway walk, run, and outdoor meditation. This event is free and open to all fitness levels. Families welcome!
St. Vincent Shelter In St. Vincent County Park
Additional Notes:
The address for St. Vincent County Park is 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133). To get the St. Vincent Shelter in St. Vincent County Park from St. Charles Rock Road:
-Turn north into the park entrance on St. Charles Rock Road to the left (west) of the gas station.
-Continue north on the park road for 0.6 mile and turn right onto the road for the Aquatic Center and St. Vincent Shelter.
-The St. Vincent Shelter is located 0.2 mile down this road on the left.
-Limited parking is available in the lot at the end of the road, and additional parking is available in the lot for the aquatic center.
Featured Events
Whether it’s a community event, a trash clean-up or an open house, hope to see you there!
Care for a Woodland Habitat at St. Vincent Park with Open Space Council
Saturday, October 21, 2023 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, October 21, 20239:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
St. Vincent Park
7335 St. Charles Rock Rd
Help the Community Stewardship Alliance restore a woodland habitat at St. Vincent Park in North St. Louis County. This volunteer opportunity will focus on removing invasive bush honeysuckle and planting native flowers in the woodland habitat.
Caminata bilingüe por St. Vincent Greenway / Bilingual Tour of the St. Vincent Greenway
Sunday, November 12, 2023 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 12, 20232:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Details
Fuera Del Centro Comunitario De San Vicente / Outside The St. Vincent Community Center
7335 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Aprenda sobre la naturaleza, la historia y su salud en este recorrido guiado a pie de 2 millas por St. Vincent Greenway. La inscripción es gratuita y obligatoria.
Learn about nature, history, and your health on this 2 mile guided walking tour of the St. Vincent Greenway. Registration is free and required.
Fuera Del Centro Comunitario De San Vicente / Outside The St. Vincent Community Center
Saturday, September 16, 2023 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, September 16, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
OUTSIDE OF ST. VINCENT COMMUNITY CENTER IN ST. VINCENT COUNTY PARK
7794 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
To get to the tour start from St. Charles Rock Road:
Turn into the park at the entrance on St. Charles Rock Road. The park entrance is to the left of the gas station. Please note that there is lots of construction along St. Charles Rock Road near the park entrance so drive carefully and look closely for the park entrance.
Continue straight for 0.6 miles. Continue straight past the road on the right to the aquatic center. The community center will be on your right.
Learn about nature, culture, and history on this 2 mile guided walk on the greenway. Registration is free and required.
Outside Of St. Vincent Community Center In St. Vincent County Park
To get to the tour start from St. Charles Rock Road:
Turn into the park at the entrance on St. Charles Rock Road. The park entrance is to the left of the gas station. Please note that there is lots of construction along St. Charles Rock Road near the park entrance so drive carefully and look closely for the park entrance.
Continue straight for 0.6 miles. Continue straight past the road on the right to the aquatic center. The community center will be on your right.
Oasis Bike Ride: St. Vincent Greenway and Ted Jones Trail
Friday, May 5, 2023 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Friday, May 5, 20239:30 am - 11:30 am
Event Details
THE PLAZA AT 501
501 St Louis St, Florissant, MO, USA
Meet at 501 Plaza
Join Oasis for a Bike Ride the Ted Jones Trail and the St. Vincent Greenway across the UMSL campus and into St. Vincent Park -about 15 miles. During the ride see EarthDance Organic Farm in Ferguson, the oldest organic farm west of the Mississippi. You will also see the old St. Vincent Hospital, an architectural jewel of St. Vincent Park, dating from 1895. Approximately 15 miles.
Visit stloasis.org or call (314) 862–4859 ext 24 to learn more or to enroll.
St. Louis Audubon Society Beginner Bird walk-St. Vincent Greenway
Saturday, April 29, 2023 • 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Saturday, April 29, 20238:00 am - 10:30 am
Event Details
ST. VINCENT SHELTER
7335 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO, USA
From St. Charles Rock Road, turn into St. Vincent County Park (to the left of the gas station). Go 0.5 mile and turn right (before you get to the Community Center). Go 0.3 mile until you reach the parking lot at the end of the road (past the picnic shelter).
7335 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63133
Join the St. Louis Audubon Society for a guided beginner bird walk along the greenway. Meet others who share your interest in nature, birds, and wildlife! All experience levels welcome. Face masks will not be required but may be worn at the participant’s discretion. Bring binoculars, they will have a few extra pairs to borrow if you don’t have your own.
The bird walk is free, but all participants must register in advance at the St. Louis Audubon Society website.
We will gather on April 29 at the St. Vincent Shelter in St. Vincent County Park.
From St. Charles Rock Road, turn into St. Vincent County Park (to the left of the gas station). Go 0.5 mile and turn right (before you get to the Community Center). Go 0.3 mile until you reach the parking lot at the end of the road (past the picnic shelter).
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