The 20 Best Trails in St. Louis and Metro East
Great Rivers Greenway and Metro East Park and Recreation District turned tax dollars into a 25-year network of trails that redefined the region. These are our favorite trails.
Eight New Bridge Projects Will Connect the St. Louis Region
Great Rivers Greenway shares first look at new bridge renderings in its most ambitious bridge-building effort to date.
North Connector of STL’s Brickline Greenway Nears Construction
The project, which is one segment of the overall Brickline Greenway plan, is expected to break ground in May and take approximately 18 months to complete.
Summer Tanagers Take Center Stage in the Greenway Quest
This summer, St. Louis residents and visitors are invited to participate in the Greenway Quest: a treasure hunt for painted rocks depicting the vibrant summer tanager along the Great Rivers Greenway trails.
Chain of Rocks Park Is Open Again, and It’s Spectacular
After a year of renovations and a few million dollars, Chain of Rocks Park is open again and it's glorious.
Missouri Side of Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Gets a Facelift
Under the management of Great Rivers Greenway, the Missouri side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge will undergo several upgrades during 2023 to make the grounds more welcoming, improve safety, and allow more events.
Reconnecting with the Roots of River des Peres in St. Louis
How the River des Peres was transformed from an idyllic, meandering stream into a massive concrete chute that many believe to be a completely artificial creation, and what we are doing to change our relationship with the waterway.
Collaborative Effort Increases Sustainability to St. Louis Parks
The renovation of Gateway Arch National Park has introduced new ways to increase sustainability among the park’s partners.
Metro East Park and Recreation District Celebrates 20 Years
The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking an important milestone for the agency and its mission to develop a first-class, regional system of parks and interconnected trails.
Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Extension
Phase 6 of the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail will create a 17-mile loop encircling Chesterfield Valley.