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PARKS & TRAILS
A NEW LOOK FOR CHAIN OF ROCKS PARK
A multiyear development effort has reimagined Chain of Rocks Park (10820 Riverview) as a place where outdoor lovers can relax, catch a show, and spot some beautiful birds, all a short drive from downtown St. Louis. Located just south of the Chain of Rocks Bridge, on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River, the park now features restored wetlands and woodlands areas that will allow for some top-tier bird-watching along the water. There’s also a new picnic pavilion and event lawn that can host outdoor concerts and food truck gatherings, plus bird-inspired public art illustrating the Mississippi Flyway migratory route created by local artist Simiya Sudduth.
Great Rivers Greenway received a $990,000 grant from the National Park Service through its Outdoor Recreation and Legacy Partnership Program, as well as private donations to work on the project, which got underway in 2019 and wrapped in April.
“We’ve heard from folks that we need better security on that site,” says Emma Klues, vice president of communications and outreach at Great Rivers Greenway. “So there’s a new gated entrance, lighting in the parking lot, video surveillance, and an emergency phone, and staffwill be on site during peak hours. We want to make sure people feel safe and welcome.”
DESTINATION BRENTWOOD
A zip line, climbing wall, slides, swings—what more could a kid want? The recently opened Destination Playground at Brentwood Park (2924 Brazeau) promises to be the place where kids want to be this summer. The sprawling 3-acre play area has been in the works for years, giving families in St. Louis County and beyond a new spot to have fun and burn some energy. On those sweltering summer afternoons, cool off on the new splash pad or underneath the massive pavilion, which has room for up to 60 people.
HAPPY TRAILS
During the past year, Great Rivers Greenway has made substantial progress on updating and creating trails around the region. The Centennial Greenway in Olivette recently opened at Warson Park near the brand new Five Oaks on Warson () community center. In St. Peters, a 1.8-mile trail was recently added to the Centennial Greenway, connecting it from Old Highway 94 at Christy Avenue to the
