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Family Fun On The Great Rivers Greenway

The greenways are woven into both urban and park settings in the St. Louis area.

(Credit: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton)

July 8, 2021

By SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

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The sun is out and the weather is delightful. It’s time to head outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures. A great way for families to stay active is exploring the trails of the Great River Greenway. The greenway system includes more than 128 miles of trails—with more being planned—that connect neighborhoods, public parks, and communities throughout the region.

Accessible amenities

The majority of trails are paved and accessible for all, whether you’re biking, hiking, jogging, or rolling through your day. Most trails include amenities such as restrooms, benches, bike racks, and playgrounds. Others offer picnic areas for grilling, sports facilities, and areas with fishing, golfing, and fitness trails.

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Urban and park Locations

The greenways are woven into both urban and park settings. The trails provide connections to businesses, neighborhoods, transit, and schools as well as parks, creeks, and conservation areas. Here are a few of our favorites.

Urban Greenways

St. Vincent: 3.63 miles from St. Vincent Park to UMSL to North Hanley Metro station in North County

Centennial: 1.36 miles from Forest Park in the central west end to Washington University to Vernon Avenue in University City

River des Peres: 9.36 miles from Francis R. Slay Park in south St. Louis to Shrewsbury Metro station to Katy Trail in South County

Rural Greenways

Boschert: 5.45 miles from New Town to Historic St. Charles to Katy Trail in St. Charles County

Meramec: 3.64 miles from Greentree Park to Arnold’s Grove Park in South County

Mississippi: 15 miles from Chouteau to the old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the St. Louis riverfront

Visit greatriversgreenway.org to discover more trails and find one that fits your activity level.

Stay active and help preserve the beauty

The greenways are always in need of volunteers for cleanup, maintenance, landscaping, and other assignments. Consider volunteering as a family or community group to help make the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live.

The Great River Greenway is one of the highlights of living in the St. Louis area. Whether it’s a daily walking commute to the Metro or a leisurely weekend bike ride with your family, the greenways give you a variety of options to stay healthy and active.


This press release was produced by the SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. The views expressed are the author's own.

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