Centennial Greenway

Shaw Park to Olive

Description

The greenway is flat and travels through a densely populated area. It makes it easy to travel on foot or bike between parks, businesses, schools, doctors offices and neighborhoods. You can leave your car behind and enjoy Shaw Park, the restaurants of Clayton, and other neighboring businesses along the greenway. Enjoy a picnic or pick up dinner at Schnucks in Ladue Crossing.

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Getting There

The trailhead in Shaw Park is near the intersection of I-170 and Forest Park Parkway in Clayton. If you work in downtown Clayton, take a break to explore this greenway by taking a stroll through Shaw Park. You can also walk to this greenway where it crosses Ladue Rd., Delmar Blvd. or Olive Blvd. If you are nearby, there are several other ways to walk to this greenway.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. The section from Shaw Park to Ladue Rd is managed by City of Clayton, Ladue Rd. to Delmar is the City of Ladue, and Delmar to Olive is University City. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Dine

You can dine at several places along the greenway. There are places to dine in downtown Clayton on the East side of Shaw Park, and along Ladue Road, Delmar Boulevard and Olive Boulevard.

Grill

There are places you can grill out located throughout Shaw Park in Clayton.

Play

You can play in Shaw Park in Clayton.

Swim

You can swim at the Shaw Park Aquatic Center in Clayton.

Trail Details

2.48 Miles

The paved trail is 2 miles from Shaw Park to Olive. There is also a wide sidewalk on both sides of Olive (between McKnight & Price Rd.) that extends the total distance of the greenway. This greenway also connects to the beautiful  paved trails within Shaw Park.  It is mostly sunny and flat. It does cross over multiple intersections, so be sure to use the electric signals, look both ways and walk your bike across each street. There are no restrooms on this trail, but there are some in Shaw Park.This is a great trail for children, especially beginning cyclists. Stop and get a treat at Shake Shack or Jilly’s Cupcake Bar! Better yet, relax on a park bench, have a picnic or play on the playground at Shaw Park.

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Amenities

Benches

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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