Meramec Greenway

George Winter Park to Unger Park

Amenities | Getting Here | Things To Do | Trail Info

This section of the Meramec Greenway stretches between Unger Park where the river makes a sharp turn south all the way to George Winter Park. There are scenic river views and plenty of recreational green spaces to explore and enjoy along the way. It connects neighborhoods, a light industrial park, parks, a golf course and historic Old Towne Fenton as it meanders through southwest St. Louis County.
Click here to download a printable Greenway Adventure Guide for the Meramec Greenway: George Winter Park to Unger Park.

On either end of this greenway, you can pick and choose from a wide variety of activities in two popular St. Louis County parks. For more information about what you can do and see in Unger Park, click here. For more information about George Winter Park, click here.
This greenway also includes Fenton City Park and Sunset Hills’ Minnie HaHa Park.
Fenton City Park offers playgrounds, grills, athletic fields and the 9/11 Heroes Memorial.
Minnie HaHa Park was formerly known as Minnie HaHa Beach, a popular gathering place in the 1930s. The park offers walking trails, restrooms, three picnic shelters, playgrounds and a scenic overlook of the Meramec River. You can reach Minnie HaHa Park via a separated bike and pedestrian path on the Old Highway 30 Bridge. The park offers walking trails, restrooms, three picnic shelters and a scenic overlook of the Meramec River. For more information, click here.
Click here for the master plan, current status and future connections for this greenway!

Amenities

parking

restrooms

playground

benches

tables

shelter

drinking water

trash

bike racks

Getting Here

The trailhead at George Winter Park is located near the intersection of Highway 141 and Highway 30. If you live nearby, you may be able 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!

Click one of the buttons below to plan your route with Google Maps.

Plan Your Route

George Winter Park south lot George Winter Park north lot Valiant Park Fenton City Park Unger Park south lot Unger Park at Yarnell Road

If you’re 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.

You can access this greenway from bus #101 on Old Highway 141 south of Gravois Road.

You cannot access this greenway via Metrolink.

Click on the “Plan your Route” buttons to see parking locations!

Things To Do

explore history

fish

wildlife

boat

grill

play

Trail Info

5.54 Miles

This 5.54-mile paved trail connects two popular St. Louis County Parks: George Winter and Unger Park. It is flat, with both shade and sun, and offers scenic views of the Meramec River. Please note that a portion of this trail goes off road for cyclists; people who are walking or running can use a sidewalk.
In between the two county parks, you will find Fenton City Park, Riverside Golf Course and Sunset Hills’ Minnie HaHa Park.
If you are heading towards George Winter Park: The paved trail ends southeast of the Highway 30 bridge near Old Towne Fenton at the intersection of Water and Mound streets. People who are walking can remain on the sidewalk. There is not a lot of traffic in this part of Fenton, so most people on bikes will feel comfortable riding on the street for a few blocks to connect to the next section of trail that goes to George Winter Park. Stay on Water Street until you get to Old Gravois, look to your left and you will see a Bridge going over the Meramec River, there is a separated path for people who are walking or riding bikes that will take you to Minnie HaHa Park.
To go to George Winter Park, you need to cross Old Gravois to get to Opps Street, which is across the street and slightly to the left of Water Street. There is a Metropolitan Sewer District Plant straight ahead, and City of Fenton signage that will direct you toward the trail that leads to George Winter Park. You will see it on your left.
If you are heading toward Unger Park from George Winter Park (slightly northwest): The trail will end near a Metropolitan Sewer District plant. Continue towards Old Gravois Road (which is visible ahead). You will see a Meramec Greenway sign. Cross the road and follow Water Street until you get to the intersection of Mound and Water streets where the off-road, paved trail begins again. The trail is off road from this point all the way to Unger Park.