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.
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 Center, Roston Native Butterfly House; Ewing Park Sports Complex; Connection to Jordan Creek Greenway‘s Cruse Dog Park.
Parking & Trail Access
Parking is available at Tal’s Trailhead at 3351 S. Kauffman Road, 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.
Gallery
View the Wilson’s Creek Greenway Gallery
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 |