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Project Overview
A portion of the Meramec Greenway in Unger Park has been closed as a result of repeated flooding. We are working with St. Louis County to rebuild the greenway in a location that is resilient to flooding conditions and make other enhancements within the park. When complete, the greenway in Unger Park will be connected to Fenton City Park, George Winter Park, and the walking/biking bridge over the Meramec River along I-44.
Project Location
Unger County Park in St. Louis County near Fenton, Missouri. The map to the right shows the recommended trail alignment and proposed amenity improvements to Unger Park based on feasibility studies and community input.
Project Partners
- Great Rivers Greenway
- St. Louis County
Project Status
During the next phase of this project, the technical team will be working to advance the park and greenway design from conceptual to final. Construction is anticipated in 2026-2027.
The new greenway improvements will:
- Be rebuilt in a location to reduce future flood damage.
- Provide connections to Fenton City Park, George Winter Park, Cassens Drive, and the walking/biking bridge over the Meramec River along 1-44.
- Include a nature trail on the north and east sides of the lake and scenic overlooks for viewing the Meramec River.
- Complement the existing disc golf course and provide access to the lake edge for recreation.
- Prioritize park visitor and greenway user safety through design with a higher visibility trailhead and parking built in a more central location within the park.
What We Heard & Project Goals
Between November 2022 and September 2023, we convened a Stakeholder Advisory Group, conducted a public survey, and attended community events and pop-ups to understand what you wanted to be able to see and do at Unger Park. Here is what we learned from those efforts!
This video describes the recommended improvements to Unger Park in further detail. These recommended improvements were created based on technical feasibility studies and community input.