Ozark Greenways

Wilson's Creek Greenway

Wilson's Creek Greenway links to South Creek Greenway in southwest Springfield, at the popular junction called Tal's Trailhead via an on-street connection. This trail is lovely and travels through the popular Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park. Another section of Wilson's Creek Greenway trail  is paved at Ewing Sports Complex - the future site for Fassnight Creek Greenway, Wilson's Creek Greenway, & Jordan Creek Greenway trails to all connect.  The photo was taken by Allin Sorenson Photography.  He was named a winner in the National Recreation Trails 2018 photo contest for his beautiful fall photo of Wilson's Creek Greenway trail. 

Wilson's Creek Greenway is a National Recreation Trail! This makes four National Recreation Trails in the Springfield area - also including Galloway Creek Greenway, South Creek Greenway, and the Frisco Highline Trail. The national honor helps to promote the work that communities are doing to bring more trails to residents and visitors! See the Springfield News-Leader story here.  

POINTS OF INTEREST: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park; Connection to South Creek Greenway and all its destinations including Nathanael Greene/Close Park/Drummond Lake, the Springfield-Greene County Botanical CenterRoston Native Butterfly House, and much more; Ewing Park Sports Complex; Connection from Ewing Park to Jordan Creek Greenway's terrific Cruse Dog Park.

Parking & Trail Access

Parking is available at Tal's Trailhead at 3351 S. Kauffman Road, the Volunteer Nature Trail section at 4458 W. Farm Road 168, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park at 3825 S. Farm Road 146, Ewing Park Sports Complex at 1400 S. Scenic Ave., as well as access via South Creek Greenway. 

Map

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Length

5 miles total

Terrain

Mixed asphalt and concrete paved surface - Minimal inclines

Accessibility

Walkers, runners, bicyclists, in-line skaters, wheelchairs, baby strollers

Hours

Open during daylight hours only

Interactive Map

  • Gravel
  • Pavement
  • Mulch/Natural
  • Water
  • Bike Lanes
  • Shared Lane Markings
  • Signed Bike Route

Greenway Etiquette

Bicyclists
  • Show courtesy, greenways are for all users.
  • Yield right-of-way to pedestrians.
  • Keep to the right (except to pass).
  • Always pass on the left and give ample room.
  • Before you pass a pedestrian or another bicyclist, slow down and either ring a bell or politely call out “passing on your left”.
  • Stay single file in congested conditions.
  • Ride at a safe speed and enjoy the view.
All Users
  • Share the greenway; be considerate of all users.
  • Stay right, pass on the left. Announce when passing. 
  • If you stop, step off the greenway.
  • Turn down volume on earphones so that you can hear other greenway users.
  • Keep dogs on a leash and clean up after your pet.
  • Report trail hazards in Greene County to Springfield-Greene County Parks at 864-1049.
  • Call 911 to report crime.

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