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Chain of Rocks Park Rules

Welcome to Chain of Rocks Park! We are happy to have you visiting this historic destination in the St. Louis region.

Park Rules

  • 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.

Detour Due to I-270 Construction:

Important note about getting to Chain of Rocks Park- The eastbound exit to Riverview Drive from I-270 is closed due to construction. For anyone taking eastbound to get to Chain of Rocks Park:

-From eastbound I-270, take the Lilac Ave exit (exit 33)
-Go left on Lilac Ave for 0.1 mile
-Take a right onto Dunn Road and go 1.1 mile
-Take a right onto Riverview Drive
-Go 0.3 mile and the Chain of Rocks Park entrance will be on your left.

Parking and access to the bridge is available on the Illinois side.  To get to the bridge, from the Illinois side take I-270 and exit at IL Route 3, go south to Chain of Rocks Road and follow west to the bridge entrance parking area (free). (Link to google map here.)

Parking and access to the bridge is available at N. Riverfront Park (Missouri side) which is south of the bridge on Riverview Drive. You can then walk north (about 1.25 miles) on the greenway to connect to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. (Link to google map here)