Meramec Greenway Plan

Work towards the Meramec Greenway plan began more than 30 years ago with a collective goal of preserving open space and building trails so people could explore and enjoy this beautiful river corridor. Great Rivers Greenway is working in partnership with the Meramec River Recreation Association, St. Louis County Department of Parks, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks, the Missouri Department of Conservation and various municipalities in St. Louis County to advance the plan.

In 2002, Great Rivers Greenway District’s board of directors approved the Meramec River Greenway Concept Plan. This calls for a greenway stretching 50 river miles from the Meramec’s confluence with the Mississippi River to the City of Pacific.

In addition to working with partners to develop and extend the greenway for public enjoyment, Great Rivers Greenway has acquired more than 288 acres of land within the Meramec River corridor.

Built Segments:

• Meramec Greenway: George Winter Park to Unger Park and Emmenegger Park
• Meramec Greenway: Glencoe to Sherman Beach Park
• Meramec Greenway: Lower Meramec Park
• Meramec Greenway: Lions Park to Route 66 State Park
• Meramec Greenway: Greentree Park to Arnold’s Grove Park

Greenways in Progress:

• Meramec Greenway: Unger Park
• Meramec Greenway: Historic Route 66 Bridge Over the Meramec River