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River's Edge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 236 Google reviews · Running trail in Chesterfield, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from River's Edge 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.

MixedLoopShadedScenicStroller / ADAFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park offering a pond and river views, plus trails, benches, and a public restroom.

What runners say about River's Edge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (236 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This was a beautiful time of year to go because the leaves were changing colors.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“A Great place to walk jog run or fish etc!”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“There were a lot of trees with shade on the trail.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Has trails & plenty of peace & quiet.”

Nice little park in the Chesterfield Valley. It is a 1.65 mile loop around a small pond. Very easy hike. Flat surface with no elevation except a very small incline to get to the trail from the parking lot. The main trail is gravel, and there is a mulched trail as well.

★★★★★ — Barry , Apr 2025

It had a level gravel trail. It has a beautiful lake you can walk around. There were plenty of parking at the entrance. There were a lot of trees with shade on the trail. I had great time walking on those trails.

★★★★★ — Tony , Jun 2022

I was dog sitting my old boy(12 years young) and we came to this park to get some cardio. We walked 3 miles and took some breaks along the way on these benches. Such a great park.

★★★★★ — Isaiah , Feb 2024

Looking for a nice place to walk with nice scenery? River’s Edge Park in Chesterfield is a nice option. Located in the Valley by The Factory. Went with a friend and it was just a really nice walk. I always love being surrounded by trees and water.

★★★★★ — Shari , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 236 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“This was a beautiful time of year to go because the leaves were changing colors.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Flat surface with no elevation except a very small incline to get to the trail from the parking lot.”

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Flat & fast 6 mentions

“It's just a simple flat loop around a reservoir, but he loves to go into the lake, even though he can't swim!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“There were a lot of trees with shade on the trail.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 4 mentions

“The main trail is gravel, and there is a mulched trail as well.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Has trails & plenty of peace & quiet.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“It's just a simple flat loop around a reservoir, but he loves to go into the lake, even though he can't swim!”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Flat surface with no elevation except a very small incline to get to the trail from the parking lot.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Our stroller had no problems.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“First boardwalk is not up!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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Plan your run at River's Edge Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitechesterfield.mo.us
  • Phone+1 636-537-4000

Hours

Monday 5 am–8 pm
Tuesday 5 am–8 pm
Wednesday 5 am–8 pm
Thursday 5 am–8 pm
Friday 5 am–8 pm
Saturday 5 am–8 pm
Sunday 5 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find River's Edge Park

17125 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.