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St. Louis Metro Parks & Nature

Park & Trail Closures

Closure Information

This page provides updates on temporary park and trail closures around the St. Louis metro area due to flooding, weather, maintenance, or other conditions.
Information is gathered from official sources when available, but conditions can change quickly and not all closures are publicly posted. Updates will be added as new information becomes available. ​If you know of any park closures not listed here, feel free to send a message through the form on the About page.

⚠️ Not all cities or park departments provide regular updates about closures. If you're heading to areas near rivers or creeks, especially after heavy rain, be aware that some parks or trails may be inaccessible even if not officially listed as closed. 

Updated 7/9/25

St. Louis County

  • Buder Park (Fenton): Road along the river permanently closed.
  • Castlewood State Park (Ballwin): Part of the River Scene trail is closed due to washed out portions from flooding. The upper bluff portion is open, while the majority of the lower portion, including the stairs are closed. The paved loop on the lower portion of the River Scene Trail is open.
  • Community Park (Wildwood): Park closed July 29 for tree removal.
  • Dr. Edmund A. Babler Park (Wildwood): Paved bicycle trail not open to bicycle use due to hazardous trail surface. The trail is also closed from the Campground to the Virginia Day Trail spur due to campground improvement construction project. It is open to foot traffic only from the old equestrian parking lot to the Guy Park Trailhead
  • Forest Park (St. Louis): Some areas closed due to tornado damage.
  • Kinloch Park (St. Louis): Closed for construction.
  • Route 66 State Park (Eureka): The old Route 66 bridge that goes through the park has been permanently closed. With the closing of the Old Route 66 Bridge, there are now two different ways to access facilities. Follow the directions to the visitor center and the park.
  • Sioux Passage Park (Florissant): Back road washed out. No access to the boat ramp, Black Buffalo Shelter or campsites.

St. Louis County

Mid County

Gateway Arch National Park (St. Louis)
Missouri Botanical Garden (St. Louis)

North County
Bella Fontaine Park (Bellefontaine Neighbors)
Creve Coeur Lake Park (Maryland Heights)
Fort Bellefontaine Park (Spanish Lake)
McDonnell County Park (St. Ann)
Sioux Passage Park (Florissant)
Spanish Lake Park (Spanish Lake)
St. Vincent Park (Pagedale)
 
South County
Bee Tree Park (Oakville)
Blake Snyder Park (Green Park)
Cliff Cave Park (Oakville)
George Winter Park (Fenton)
Jefferson Barracks Park (Mehlville)
Laumeier Sculpture Park (Sunset Hills)
Lemay Park (Lemay)
Suson Park (Sunset Hills)
Unger Park (Fenton)
 
West County

Castlewood State Park (Ballwin): Part of the River Scene trail is closed due to washed out portions from recent flooding. The upper bluff portion is open, while the majority of the lower portion, including the stairs are closed. The paved loop on the lower portion of the River Scene Trail is open.
Dr. Edmund A Babler Park (Wildwood)
Faust Park (Chesterfield)
Greensfelder Park (Pacific): Scenic loop closed due to snow
Lone Elk Park (Valley Park)
Love Park (Manchester)
Ohlendorf West Park (Ballwin)
Queeny Park (Des Peres)
Route 66 State Park (Eureka)
Simpson Park (Wildwood)
Tilles Park (Ladue)
West Tyson Park (Wildwood)

St. Charles County

  • Broemmelsiek Park (Defiance): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking & equestrian use.
  • Indian Camp Creek Park (Foristell): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking & equestrian use.
  • Oglesby Park (Wentzville): Natural surface trails closed.
  • Quail Ridge Park (Wentzville): Natural surface trails closed.
  • Towne Park (Foristell): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking.

St. Charles County

Broemmelsiek Park (Defiance): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking & equestrian use.
College Meadows Park (Cottleville)
Confluence Point Park (West Alton)
Daniel Boone Home (Augusta)
Hideaway Harbor Park (Portage des Sioux)
Indian Camp Creek Park (Foristell): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking & equestrian use.
Klondike Park (Augusta): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking.
Matson Hill Park (Defiance): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking.
Missouri Bluffs Park (St. Charles)
Oglesby Park (Wentzville): Natural surface trails closed.
The Park at New Melle Lakes (New Melle)
Quail Ridge Park (Wentzville): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking.
Towne Park (Foristell): Natural surface trails closed to mountain biking.
Veterans Tribute Park (Weldon Spring)

Franklin County

  • Shaw Nature Reserve (Gray Summit): Closing will close at 4 p.m. on Friday 6/27 to allow staff time to set up for the Wildflower Concert Series.

Franklin County

Jefferson County

  • Sandy Creek Covered Bridge (Hillsboro): Site is open. The paths leading up to the bridge are partially washed away due to recent storms. Please use caution on the gravel path as staff work to make repairs to washed out areas.

Jefferson County

Don Robinson Park (Cedar Hill)
Mastodon State Historic Site (Imperial)
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge (Hillsboro)

Lincoln County

  • Cuivre River State Park (Troy): Trails are closed to equestrian and mountain bike users due to the heavy rainfall and muddy conditions.

Lincoln County

Website Links

Below are official sources for park and trail closure updates. Click on a link to check the latest conditions before planning your visit.

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While official websites provide general closure information, social media pages often share real-time updates on trail conditions, weather-related closures, and park advisories. Check the links below for the latest posts from local cities and Parks & Recreation departments.

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