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Description
St. Louis County’s Simpson Park lies within this greenway. It offers fishing, a playground, picnic sites and a shelter. This greenway also connects to a boat access at Meramec Landing Park and the existing Blue Heron Trail that meanders around 72-acre Simpson Lake. There is plenty of parking at the Arnold’s Grove Trail head as well as in Greentree Park.
See the full plan for this greenway here!
Get Directions to Meramec Greenway: Greentree Park to Arnold’s Grove Park
Getting There
The trailhead at Arnold’s Grove is located near Marshall Road and Meramec Station Road off of Highway 141. You can also park in Greentree Park along Marshal Road.
Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. This greenway is managed by St. Louis County Parks from Greentree Park to the soccer/baseball fields along the river and then the City of Valley Park manages from edge of fields to Arnold’s Grove Trailhead.
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Things to Do
Boat You can launch your boat on the Meramec River at the boat ramps in Meramec Landing Park and Greentree Park. You can launch your boat on the lake in Simpson Park using the boat ramp on the west end of the lake.
FishYou can fish all along the trail on the Meramec River. Meramec Landing Park and Greentree Park provide the easiest access to the river. You can also fish on the lake at Simpson Park.
GrillYou can grill out using the grills in Simpson Park.
PlayYou can play on the playgrounds at Simpson Park.
See WildlifeThe Meramec River and surrounding wetland areas attract a wide variety of wildlife.
Trail Details
3.62 Miles
This 3.6-mile paved trail travels between Greentree Park in Kirkwood and the Arnold’s Grove trailhead atop the levee in the City of Valley Park. It is flat and shady with some up close views of the Meramec River. It is an ideal trail for new cyclists and we often recommend it for families with small children because of the shade, slower pace and many places to stop along the way.
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Benches
Bike Racks
Drinking Water
Parking
Playground
Restrooms
Shelters
Tables
Trash
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 20th
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Tuesday, May 23rd
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