Boschert Greenway

New Town to Historic St. Charles to Katy Trail

Description

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Getting There

The trailhead at the Katy Trail is off of Olive Street in St. Charles. The trailhead at Fox Hill Park is near Fox Hill Road in St. Charles. If you live near New Town you can walk to this greenway along New Town Blvd or Boschertown Rd. You can also walk to the connection on Olive St. or walk from Historic Downtown St. Charles.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with the City of St. Charles Parks Department, who sets the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Boat

There is a boat ramp where you can launch your boat on the Missouri River at the trailhead of the Katy Trail in St. Charles.

Dine

There are several places you can dine in Historic St. Charles. Check out the Historic St. Charles website for a list of dining opportunities. The Bike Stop Café is a popular dining spot that doubles as a bike shop.

Explore History

You can explore historic St. Charles. Check out the Historic St. Charles website to see what there is to explore.

Fish

You can fish on the Missouri River at the trailhead of the Katy Trail in St. Charles.

Grill

You can grill out at Fox Hill Park in St. Charles. Check out the City of St. Charles website for more info.

Play

There is a playground, ball diamond, and half-court basketball in Fox Hill Park in St. Charles. Check out the City of St. Charles website for more info. There are Cricket cages in DuSable Park. Visit the City of St. Charles Parks & Recreation website for more information on renting them. There is a Storybook Walk in Fox Hill Park where pages are posted at several stations along the trail, allowing families to enjoy a story as they walk the path and take in the scenery. The story selection changes every month. Click here to learn more.

Trail Details

5.44 Miles

The paved Boschert Greenway trail stretches 5.4 miles between New Town, Fox Hill Park, Little Hills Expressway and Highway 370. It is mostly flat and sunny. From 370 you can follow a bike path along the Fifth Street Extension, turn left on Olive street and connect with the KATY Trail. You can also cross over the Missouri River via a protected path for walking on biking on the 370 Discovery Bridge. Once you cross the river, there is a direct connection to the Missouri Greenway: Earth City Levee. The 25-acre Fox Hill Park has two picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms and two interconnected lakes.
Along the way you will see the popular bicycle art sculpture called “Blomstre.” Created by Maplewood, Missouri artist Andrew Andrasko, the 30-foot tall “flower” is made of bike wheels with bike frame petals. Please note that the Fifth Street Extension of the Boschert Greenway Trail is more of a wide sidewalk, but it is separated from the roadway.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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