Sunset Greenway

Old Town Florissant to Sunset Park

GREENWAY ALERT! Sunset Greenway closed in Sunset Park December 5-15, 2023.

Crews will be working along the Sunset Greenway in Sunset Park December 5-15 to remove invasive honeysuckle and make repairs to areas impacted by erosion. The greenway between the parking lot down to the Missouri River will be closed to all visitors during this time. This work is weather dependent- we will keep you updated if there are any changes and will let you know when the greenway is back open.

Amenities | Getting Here | Things To Do | Trail Info

The Sunset Greenway is in north St. Louis County between the City of Florissant and the Missouri River. It meanders through the St. Ferdinand Shrine, St. Ferdinand Park and Historic Old Town Florissant all the way down the bluff to the Missouri River in Sunset Park.
In addition to beautiful views of the river, you can walk or ride your bike to enjoy shopping, dining and other businesses housed in charming historic buildings. There are rows of restored century homes along peaceful, tree-lined streets.
Click here to download a printable Greenway Info Guide for the Sunset Greenway: Old Town Florissant to Sunset Park.

Stop and have breakfast or lunch. Plan ahead and take advantage of Old Town Florissant partners special events such as their pancake breakfast or annual Fall Festival. Click here to learn more. If you want to learn more about the history of the area, take the “Old Town Florissant Walking Tour“. Or if you would prefer to park your bike and grab a bit to eat or get something to drink, click here to find out where you can shop and dine.
The greenway connects you to St. Ferdinand Park, a 64-acre park with picnic pavilions, lighted ball fields, four playground areas, sand volleyball courts and much more. It also passes by the historic St. Ferdinand Shrine, the oldest Catholic Church building between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains.
The master plan for this greenway is complete.

Amenities

parking

restrooms

playground

benches

tables

shelter

drinking water

trash

bike racks

Getting Here

The trailhead at St. Ferdinand Park is located north of the intersection of I-270 and Lindbergh Boulevard (Highway 67) in Florissant. If you like to walk in St. Ferdinand park, give this greenway a try! If you live nearby there are several 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!

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

Plan Your Route

Coldwater Commons Park St. Ferdinand Park west lot St. Ferdinand Park north lot Sunset Park

You can connect to this greenway on your bike. Check Google Maps to find the route that is right for you.

You can take buses #44, #45 or #174X to the corner of Patterson Road and Mullanphy Road where the greenway crosses Patterson Road. You can also take bus #47 to the corner of North Highway 67 and St. Ferdinand Street, which is the entrance to St. Ferdinand Park.

You cannot currently access this greenway via Metro.

You can park in the lots at St. Ferdinand Park and Sunset Park.

Things To Do

fish

grill

play

Trail Info

3.9 Miles

The Sunset Greenway has a 3.9-mile asphalt trail that extends from Sunset Park to Old Town Florissant. If you are lucky enough to watch the sun go down over the Missouri River in Sunset Park, you’ll know how the park got its name! Sunset Park is also home to the Sunset Nature Lodge.
This trail is mostly flat with both sun and shade. It has some steeper inclines in the section that takes you down to the river in Sunset Park.