Casino Near Mississippi River

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This section of the Mississippi River Greenway offers magnificent views of the river as it stretches from Jefferson Barracks County Park north along the river. You can have a picnic or connect to historic Jefferson Barracks – a U.S. Army Post that dates back to 1826.
The extension of this trail from its current endpoint on the northern side of the Casino parking lot to the existing trail in the River des Peres Greenway is complete between Alabama and Broadway. However, the remainder of the extension from Broadway to the River City Casino is temporarily on hold awaiting Metropolitan Sewer District repairs to the banks of the River des Peres along the path of the greenway as well as some sewer line improvements. These matters will need to be addressed before the remainder of the trail can be constructed. Stay tuned for updates on when the last stretch of greenway will be built.
When complete, you will be able to walk, run or ride all the way from Jefferson Barracks Park to the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne Metrolink station. You’ll also be able get to Carondelet Park and the Christy Greenway without ever leaving the ADA accessible path!

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You can explore the many trails crisscrossing Jefferson Barracks Park, visit two museums and watch the barges as they make their way up and down the river. Or, if you want a little peace and quiet, relax on a park bench and enjoy the sunshine, solitude and views. Click here for more information about what you can see and do in the park or click here to learn more about the trails in Jefferson Barracks Park. You can also visit the new Pavilion at Lemay Park that features a gym, outdoor pool, indoor track and fitness classes.
The historic Notre Dame Motherhouse and Notre Dame High School is just up the hill behind the paved trail and you can also see the bluffs on the Illinois side of the river. Restrooms are available at the trailhead at Gark & Bagby.
Click here for the master plan, current status and future connections for this greenway!

Amenities

restrooms

tables

drinking water

bike racks

Getting Here

You can access this trail off of Telegraph Road in south St. Louis County.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Greenways often span multiple municipalities, so please be aware that these rules can change as you travel along the trail. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Click one of the buttons below to plan your route with Google Maps.

You can access the trailhead in Jefferson Barracks County Park by riding on the shared traffic lanes on South Broadway. The trailhead is located on Bigby Road.

Once connected to River Des Peres, you will have access to this section of the Mississippi River Greenway via the Catalan Loop MetroBus station on the corner of South Broadway and East Catalan.

Once connected to River Des Peres, you will have access to this section of the Mississippi River Greenway via the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne MetroLink station.

Parking is available at Jefferson Barracks Park trailhead (Gark & Bagby).

Things To Do

explore history

You can explore the history of Jefferson Barracks at the museums located around the park. Check out the St. Louis County website for more info.

grill

You can grill out on grills located throughout Jefferson Barracks Park.

play

You can play disc golf or use the archery range in Jefferson Barracks Park.

Trail Info

1.75 Miles

This 1.75-mile paved trail extends from the trailhead in Jefferson Barracks Park to the north side of the River City Casino property. It is flat and very sunny; offering unparalleled views of the Mississippi River and barge traffic.

Learn more about the history of Jefferson Barracks.

Nearby Greenways

River des Peres Greenway
Gravois Greenway
Mississippi River Greenway: Cliff Cave Park
Mississippi River Greenway: Biddle Street Riverfront to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

NATCHEZ

Natchez, Mississippi is a quaint town located on the Mississippi River border with Louisiana. The history of Natchez, along with the casinos located on the River, brings in thousands of tourists every year.

There are just over 15,500 residents consisting of 7,500 males and 8,000 females. Of the 15,500 residents, 58.5% are black, 39% are white, and less than 5% are Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian. Only 160 of the residents in Natchez are foreign born.

In the population of residents 25 years or older, 81.4% completed high school, and 28.5% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which is above state average.

The median household income, which falls at $24,542, is over $10,000 less than the median household income for the state of Mississippi. There are 9.3% of the residents in Natchez that are unemployed, and 35.9% of the residents are living in poverty.

According to the Natchez Mayor Butch Brown, the additions of the casinos in Natchez have had positive effects on the town and it’s economy.

“The idea started back in 1992,” Brown said, “and the community was a little apprehensive at first. But I am pleased to say that after all these years, the benefits have largely outweighed the disadvantages.”

Brown said that when the casinos first arrived, the city government looked for signs as to whether the casinos were going to hurt the community.

“We looked at disconnects of utilities, residents asking for more welfare and other kinds of public funding,” Brown said. “But we have notices that the people who are gaming are able to afford to do it.”

The negative effects of the casinos have been minor, Brown said, and the money derived from the casinos has been very beneficial to Natchez.

Casino Near Mississippi River

“We’ve been able to pave streets, create affordable housing, and other public works,” Brown said. “We have done things that we normally wouldn’t have been able to do.”

Trevor Farmer, a Natchez resident, says that the historic nature of the town combined with the casinos entices people to visit Natchez.

“We have Antebellum homes that people come and tour throughout the year,” Farmer said. “There is also a pilgrimage event that lasts about a month every fall and spring that brings in tourists.”

The pilgrimage consists of plays put on by the local townspeople, in addition to the tours of Natchez and the historic homes.

“There isn’t a lot of people that live here, but there’s always something going on,” Farmer said. “The casinos bring in visitors as well as the history of Natchez itself. We have a lot to offer.”

Natchez has two casinos, the Isle of Capri and Magnolia Bluffs. The town also dotes a community theatre, antique forums, and many historic landmarks.

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