Ozark Greenways, Inc

What is Ozark Greenways?

Our mission is "to preserve and enhance the Ozarks' natural heritage."
Formed in 1991, Ozark Greenways is a 501c3 non-profit group of private citizens in greater Springfield, Missouri, working to preserve the Ozarks' natural heritage for public use and enjoyment through the development of a comprehensive public greenway trail network. The greenway trails are fun, free and conveniently located. When each trail section is built in Greene County, it becomes part of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board's wonderful city park system. We also help to promote Public Works' growing on-street bike route system as part of our mutual goal to create an even more bicycle-pedestrian-friendly community. Our collaborative efforts are paying off, as Springfield has been designated a bronze level Bicycle-Friendly Community by the League of American Bicylists!

Greenway trails (also called "linear parks") are preserved ribbons of nature throughout the community, typically along stream corridors or abandoned railroad right-of-ways. These hard-surfaced paths have minimal grade and provide free public access for non-motorized uses; bicycling, walking, running, skating, etc.