St. Vincent Greenway
Forest Park to Trojan Park
The southern portion of the St. Vincent Greenway stretches from Forest Park at Lindell to Trojan Park at Etzel Avenue and North Skinker Parkway. There is a paved trail that currently extends from Forest Park in front of the History Museum, along the east side of Debaliviere, across Delmar through Ruth Porter Mall Park, along Etzel Avenue to Trojan Park at the intersection of Etzel and North Skinker Boulevard.
This section of greenway stretches through residential areas and commercial districts and is a popular route for walking and biking to connect with Forest Park on the south as well as the Delmar and Forest Park Metrolink stations. It runs parallel to DeBaliviere from the History Museum to where the paved path turns into Ruth Porter Mall Park. It’s also a treasured green space for getting fresh air, having a picnic or enjoying family and neighborhood get-togethers.
Click here to download a printable Greenway Adventure Guide for the St. Vincent Greenway: Forest Park to Trojan Park.
Amenities
Getting Here
This greenway is in the city of St. Louis, north of Forest Park and the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood. You can access it near the intersections of Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue, Etzel Avenue and North Skinker Boulevard and Lindell at the Missouri History Museum. If you visit the Delmar Loop, you can walk to explore this greenway. If you live nearby, there are several access points 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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This greenway is accessible by bike via several residential cross streets between Etzel Avenue and Delmar Boulevard.
Buses #97 and #90 will take you directly to the Ruth Porter Mall trailhead. Bus #1 takes you to the greenway on DeBaliviere. You can also take buses #2, #16, or #91 to the Delmar Loop Metro Station and you will be within walking distance to the greenway. Take the #16 to Trojan Park.
You can access this section of the St. Vincent Greenway from the Delmar Station and the Forest Park Metrolink Station.
There is no designated parking area for this greenway.
Things To Do
dine
There are several places for you to dine in the Delmar Loop.
swim
You can play in the water at the splash and play pad located on Delmar Boulevard.
play
You can play in the water at the splash and play pad located on Delmar Boulevard.
Trail Info
1.95 Miles
This paved asphalt trail is 1.95 miles long and extends from Lindell at the Missouri History Museum, running parallel to DeBaliviere Avenue north through Ruth Porter Mall Park. It continue onto a wide sidewalk along Etzel Avenue to North Skinker Boulevard at Trojan Park. It crosses over several residential streets making, it an easy way to walk or ride bikes around the neighborhood. People of all ages use the paved trail to walk to Ruth Porter Mall Park to enjoy summertime concerts, farmers markets, picnics and the splash pad.
The trail is mostly flat with a mix of sun and shade.
Fall in Ruth Porter Mall Park.
St. Vincent Greenway along DeBaliviere
St. Vincent Greenway along DeBaliviere
Ruth Porter Mall
