West Central neighbors are encouraged to enjoy the new half-mile Ozark Greenways trail connecting West Meadows north of the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park. The trailhead is located on the west end of the trail off of Fort Street and includes a parking lot. Access the trailhead by turning north on North Fort Avenue from West College Street north of the park.
The $405,000 project was funded with a $250,000 Recreation Trails grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) with a 20% match provided through the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax Alternative Transportation Program.
“The West Meadows connection was a key step in closing gaps along Jordan Creek Greenway,” said Ozark Greenways Executive Director Mary Kromrey. “This trail will ultimately stretch over 7 miles from Smith Park to Ewing Park, where it currently connects to Wilson’s Creek Greenway. This is a crucial link in connecting downtown, neighborhoods, several parks, and countless destinations! Additionally, the trails identified in Ozarks Transportation Organization’s regional trail investment study will tie this trail to the Route 66 Trail that will connect all the way to Strafford.”
The West Meadows trail is part of the vast Ozarks Greenways’ network of 73 miles of greenways, and 81 miles of on-street bike routes.