This collection features items related to the Great Rivers Greenway, an organization that works to create greenways and accessible trails in St. Louis.
"Just like Portland, St. Louis is where it is because two great rivers come together. But like too many places, in St. Louis the rivers and the people came apart."
"A long-awaited extension of Grant's Trail near St. Louis is moving ahead, with the promise of what will become a continuous 17-mile route for bicyclists, walkers and runners."
"In today's digital age it is more important than ever to preserve places where children can safely run, play and experience nature in St. Louis County. Proposition P will expand the metro areas' system of parks, trails and natural areas, giving kids more access to outdoor activities that will improve their health and well-being."
Document explaining Proposition P.
"On April 2, the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, will ask voters to consider a measure for a 3/16 of a cent sales tax under Proposition P, the Safe and Accessible Arch and Public Parks Initiative (less than 2 cents for every $10 in retail purchases)."
To repeal section 67.750, RSMo 1994, and sections 67.792, 67.793, 67.794, 67.795, 67.796, 67.797 and 67.799, RSMo Supp. 1998, relating to recreational systems of political subdivisions, and to enact in lieu thereof ten new sections relating to the same subject.
Gateway Parks and Trails is gathering input in order to develop a plan for the Clean Water, Safe Parks and Community Trails Initiative that reflects the opinions of the citizens of the metro area. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and preferences by completing and returning this feedback form.
Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 67, Section 67.1700 pertains to the creation and management of metropolitan park and recreation districts. These districts can be established within specific counties and may include existing recreation or public park systems within their boundaries. The statute outlines the process for creating such districts, including voter approval requirements and the powers the districts can exercise
David Fisher was recruited in 2001 from Minneapolis to lead the new Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. He was charged with building a connecting web of trails and greenways. Last week, the district renamed itself Great Rivers Greenway, a moniker it hopes will become a mindset, redefining this Midwestern industrial region as "clean, green and connected."
Great Rivers Greenway, the new name for the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, will hold a forum on Wednesday in St. Peters on how it plans to spend a regionwide sales tax approved by voters in 1999.
The session will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Peters City Hall. Similar meetings will be held over the next two weeks in St. Louis, Florissant and Kirkwood.
