* please contact the individual facility for more detail about each venue
The Urban Trail System: A network of 10’ concrete trails and traditional sidewalks, links the public to neighborhoods, schools, recreational opportunities, shopping, work, and provides an opportunity for general fitness in a safe environment.
More information on the Urban Hike and Bike Trails can be found HERE. (you will be redirected to another site.)
Northwest Parkway - Ferndale to Lovers Lane
Northwest Parkway South - Corby Pond to Lovers Lane
Corby Parkway - Corby Pond to Ashland
Bartlett Park - Bartlett Park to 28th/Commercial.
Chicago & Rock Island - 28th/Commercial to 36th St.
Southwest Parkway North - 28th/Commercial to 22nd St.
Southwest Parkway South - Mansfield Rd. to Hyde park
Missouri Western State University: 2.5 miles
Recreation Services, 816.271.4453
St. Joseph, MO
The Missouri Western State University Department of Recreation Services provides many venues for recreation and athletic competition. Facilities for nearly every athletic activity are available, as well as facilities that accommodate not so common recreational activities. Recreation Services boasts a walking trail composed of wood chips that measures 2.5 miles in length and a 9-hole frisbee/disk golf course. The facilities also include a skeet/trap range featuring new throwing machines that is open to public use during approved hours of operation.
St. Joseph Inner City: 9 miles
1920 Grand Ave., 816.271.5500
St. Joseph, MO
Youngdahl: 2 miles
1920 Grand Ave., 816.271.5500
St. Joseph, MO
Krug Park
3500 St. Joseph Ave, 816.271.5500
Saint Joseph, MO
This 162 acre park is St. Joseph's largest park. With it's 1.2 mile scenic drive, it is a family favorite. The park offers numerous attraction such as an outdoor amphitheater, picnic houses, playground, one-acre lagoon for paddleboat rides and feeding the ducks, rose garden, gazebo, and wildlife preserve area.
Corby Park
26th & Parkway, 816.271.5500
St. Joseph, MO
Bartlett Park
31st & Duncan, 816.271.5500
St. Joseph, MO
This 24 acre park is located in the approximate center of the parkway system. Bartlett Park is ideal for both active and leisurely uses. Included are picnic areas, a shelter and grill, playgrounds, ballfield, and a section of the Hike & Bike Trail runs through the park. Popular for both day and evening activities, Bartlett is one of the earliest bequests of land to the park system.
Hyde Park Recreational Complex
4th & Alabama, 816.271.5509
St. Joseph, MO
Hyde Park is focused as 93 acre active use park with a swimming pool, skate park, six lighted ballfields, three lighted tennis courts, basketball court, horseshoe courts, two concession stands, paved walking trail, playground area, and restrooms. The ballfields vary in size, accommodating many skill levels, and also feature appropriate seating. The pool facility features a pool house and was renovated in 2005. For less active use, there are four shelters, one set as an alternate use bandstand, and a gazebo surrounded by tables, grills, and shade trees. This area is the most popular for family and company gatherings from early spring through late fall. The varied terrain lends itself to some exciting sledding during the snowy winter.
