Forest Park Dual Path Extension Studies
between Forest Park Parkway and the eastern extents of Forest Park
"I'm a recreational user of Forest Park. I love the museums, the zoo and Muny, but the vast majority of my time in the park in spent on the walking and biking trails."
Collaborators
Forest Park Forever
CH2M
Project Facts
7 miles of existing trail
10’ minimum asphalt trail for cyclists
“Soft” path for foot traffic
No existing trees removed
Building on adjacent projects within the park, at Forest Park Parkway, and the Kingshighway Streetscape, [dtls] studied opportunities to expand the dual-path system in the eastern section of Forest Park. Covering nearly seven miles, the dual path system within Forest Park connects premier urban greenspaces and circulation routes. The dual path alleviates the issue of pedestrian and bicyclist conflicts by offering multiple ways to travel: separate paths dedicated to walkers and runners, bicyclists and skaters. While [dtls] was involved in the alterations to Forest Park Parkway raising it to grade, the issue of connectivity between this crucial part and the rest of the park was identified as a prospective area for improvement. The tunnel connection between north and south led to continued study for potential additions and extensions. Alleviating vehicular and pedestrian conflicts, this tunnel presented a new series of challenges and opportunities. Forest Park’s cutting-edge tree protection and open space strategies were given careful consideration, and recommendations based on these parameters indicated several potential paths. These studies provide the groundwork for the implementation of future path routes. Our findings propose nearly one mile of new trail, potentially connecting major civic entities with Forest Park for generations to come.

The Details
Expanded
paths can
connect
users
to the
park