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Frontier Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,588 Google reviews · Running trail in St Charles, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frontier Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Community event site with a large Lewis & Clark statue featuring a stage & a paved biking trail.
What runners say about Frontier Park
“Beautiful, open and well kept park just behind old downtown St Charles.”
“I visited there the second week of April and found a beautiful sunny day, along with blooming pink redbud trees.”
“Public restrooms are available, and if you want to walk, there is a dog park a short walk away.”
I went to meet friends in St. Louis, coming from out of state. My friend lives near this park that she loves, where they have fall market days; unfortunately, those events weren't happening during our visit.
Beautiful, open and well kept park just behind old downtown St Charles. There are many paved and unpaved trails to suit either the leisurely person or the avid cyclists. Many picnic tables and grills are along the river providing scenic views of the Missouri River. Dog friendly park!!
Love walking here. Right off the Katy Trail, river, casino, and historic St Charles main street is feet away. They have numerous events here such as Octoberfest, and 4th of July celebrations. Ample parking across the street behind the st charles main street buildings plus street parking.
It's a decent place to take a walk and look at the river, especially if the water is up. There are paved walking paths besides the Katy Trail that runs through the park. There are lots of events held here throughout the year, and Historic Main Street is nearby so you could make a day of it out that way.
Trail conditions & character
“I visited there the second week of April and found a beautiful sunny day, along with blooming pink redbud trees.”
“Public restrooms are available, and if you want to walk, there is a dog park a short walk away.”
“There are many paved and unpaved trails to suit either the leisurely person or the avid cyclists.”
“Public restrooms are available, and if you want to walk, there is a dog park a short walk away.”
Plan your run at Frontier Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitestcharlesparks.com
- Phone+1 636-949-3372
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 am |
| Friday | 6 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 6 am–12 am |
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