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Description
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.
Get Directions to Sunset Greenway: Old Town Florissant to Sunset Park
Getting There
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. This greenway is managed and maintained by the City of Florissant.
Things to Do
Fish You can fish on the lake located in St. Ferdinand Park and access the Missouri River in Sunset Park.
GrillYou can grill out on the grills located in St. Ferdinand Park and Sunset Park.
PlayYou can play on the playgrounds in St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant.
Trail Details
3.90 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.
Amenities
Benches
Bike Racks
Drinking Water
Parking
Playground
Restrooms
Shelters
Tables
Trash
Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 26th
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Thursday, January 1st
12:00 am - 12:00 am
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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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