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Springfield MO Trails
Springfield MO's Vision 20/20 Plan for Parks, Greenways and Open space identifies 130 miles of potential greenway trails interconnecting throughout all areas of the community. Greenway trails provide access to people of all ages and abilities, whether they walk, run, bike, skate or wheelchair.
Springfield is very proud that Galloway Creek Greenway has been designated a National Recreation Trail, an honor assigned by the National Park Service in October 2003. This is the first urban trail in Missouri to be selected as an NRT - and it's right here in our backyard! And Springfield also boast a water trail. Its not for hiking and biking, but for canoeing and kayaking! Yes, it is the river: a 6-mile route on the James River from Joe Crighton Access to Lake Springfield marina.
It's happening all over the United States - people are enjoying the rivers and creeks that sustain their way of life. Whether you prefer canoeing with your family or kayaking with your buddies, the beautiful James River in Springfield, Missouri, is a wonderful resource, right in our own backyard! It's great fun to float, serves as terrific wildlife habitat and is a valuable public water source, vital for drinking and everyday living. Join us in learning more!
All the Springfield Greenway Trails are open from sunup to sunrise. The greenways are for non-motorized use only, including bicycling, walking, running, skating.
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Springfield MO Walking and Cycling Nature Trails
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