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.