GREAT RIVERS GREENWAY
Regional multi-county public agency/parks and trails district:
City of St. Louis
St. Louis County
St. Charles County
Actively building 19 greenways across the region
135 miles of greenways planned, designed and built so far
250+ successful working partnerships, municipalities and institutions
Creating a legacy of greenways for future generations to enjoy
WHAT IS A GREENWAY?
Greenways are outdoor spaces connecting people & places.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Trails Conservation Projects
Trailheads with Amenities Neighborhood Connections
PURPOSE OF MEETING
• Provide Background on Baltic Creek Greenway Project
• Review of Alignment Options
• Review of Alignment Feasibility Considerations
• Feedback on Alignments
ST. CHARLES COUNTY GREENWAY PLAN
Based on input from over 1000 residents.
Baltic Creek Greenway Timeline
December 2020 -St. Charles County Greenway MP Completed
NEW GREENWAY: From Dardenne Greenway at St. Charles Community College to the KATY Trail via Veterans Tribute County Park
April 2024 -Baltic Creek Greenway MP Competed
June 2024 -Baltic Creek North
Area Feasibility Study Kickoff
2021 St. Charles County Priority Greenway Projects
Veterans Tribute Park
St. Charles Community College
Off-Road Alignment
Road Adjacent Alignment
Existing Path (Adjacent)
Existing Path (Off-Road)
10% -15% Slope Alignment
Challenge = Traffic
Challenge = Highway
North Middle South
Big Challenge = Slope
GRG BALTIC CREEK SURVEY RESULTS
• Total Responses = 235
• Survey open from 3/6 to 3/31
• Alignment A & Alignment C was overwhelmingly preferred
• Alignment B (MRMD) - Strong Objection
CONsPROsEvaluation
Total Length 0.97 miles
Pedestrian Safety Upgrades
Alignment A Considerations –Boardwalk adjacent to parking lot
Alignment A Considerations –Example Boardwalk adjacent to creek
Alignment A Considerations –
Dardenne Greenway Trail Connection Under MRMD Bridge
Alignment C Considerations –Trail location behind the Farm Supply
Alignment C Considerations –Trail through woods to connect to Kountz Trail
Alignment C Considerations –Example Boardwalk in wooded area
Alignment C Considerations –
Kountz Trail Upgrades
NEXT STEPS
• Incorporate feedback from Open House
• Continue Stakeholder Outreach
• Preferred Alignment Recommendation
• Findings Report Aug/Sept
