Dardenne Greenway
Legacy Park to Dardenne Park
The Dardenne Greenway winds along Dardenne Creek in St. Charles County, and links together hundreds of acres of parks as well as neighborhoods, communities, businesses and schools. There is a paved trail in the greenway that makes it easy for you to to leave your car behind and walk or ride to athletic fields, a dog park, St. Charles Community College or to just get outside and enjoy some fresh air!
Click here to download a printable Greenway Info Guide for the Dardenne Greenway: Legacy Park to Dardenne Park.
Amenities
Getting Here
The trailhead at Legacy Park is located near Highway N in Cottleville. The greenway is also near Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The north end of the greenway is located near Mexico Road in St. Peters. Take a break from class and walk to explore the greenway from the St. Charles Community College campus. If you live nearby, there are several other ways to walk to this greenway.
Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Greenways often span multiple municipalities, so please be aware that these rules can change as you travel along the trail. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!
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If you are not too far from this greenway, you may be able to connect to it on your bike. Click one of the buttons above to plan your route with Google Maps.
This greenway is not accessible via bus.
This greenway is not accessible via Metrolink.
There are places for you to park in Legacy Park, Woodlands Sports Park, Rabbit Run Park, and Dardenne Park.
Things To Do
explore history
You can explore the historic log cabin located in Legacy Park. Check out the Cottleville city website for more information
fish
You can fish on several lakes in this greenway! There is a lake with a fishing pier at Vantage Park in Cottleville. You can also fish on the lakes in Woodland Sports Park and Rabbit Run Park in St. Peters.
dine
You can dine at several restaurants on Mid Rivers Mall Drive that are easily accessible from the Saint Charles Community College Campus section of the greenway.
wildlife
In the parks along this greenway there are diverse ecosystems such as woodlands, wetlands, swamps and temperate prairies that support abundant wildlife. You may see white-tailed deer, song birds, otters, or wild turkey.
grill
You can grill out on the grills located in Legacy Park in Cottleville and Rabbit Run and Dardenne Parks in St. Peters.
play
There are several places and ways to play in this greenway! At Legacy Park in Cottleville you can play on the playgrounds or with your dog at the Bark Park. At College Meadows Park located on the Saint Charles Community College Campus you can play on the 9-hole disc golf course or get a workout on the 10 station fitness trail. You can also play on the playgrounds located in Rabbit Run Park and Dardenne Park in St. Peters.
Trail Info
6.94 Miles
This is a 6.94-mile paved trail that is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. There is a nice mixture of sun and shade as you enjoy woodlands, wetlands, swamps and temperate prairies.

Fishing dock on Harmony Lake in Dardenne Greenway.

Leave your car behind. Enjoy a refreshing walk on the paved trail.

Roundabout where Dardenne Greenway crosses St. Charles Community College.

Enjoy the many sights to see and places to enjoy