Bike, Walk & Wheel Week is our community's annual celebration of being active outside!
Being active can invigorate us and boost our optimism. Cycling, walking, and wheeling in our beautiful outdoors all offer a healthy physical and mental break. We hope you head outside to be active, have fun, and try something new!
Which mode of active transportation will you choose to leave the house, go to the store, visit a park, or explore a trail? Plan to join us by using an active mode to go somewhere at least once a week - biking, walking/rolling, taking the bus, or any combination. Be sure to check out our list of free activities below too.
Some call it transportation, some call it recreation, and we just call it fun! Speaking of fun, we think photos are fun - post yours on our social media and tag us! Each time you tag us with these tags, you'll be entered into the daily raffle drawing and the grand prize drawing! @OzarkGreenways #OzarkGreenways #BikeWalkWheelWeekSGF
Registration
This event is free to everyone and there is not any registration required! Some of the organized activities require pre-registration.
Participant Survey Link
Click HERE. Complete by May 31, 2025. Raffle drawings will be done on June 10th, 2025!
2025 Activities: Be active - walk and pick up trash, bike to work, go for a walking meeting instead of a sit-down meeting, or try out one of the activities below to help you get active outside!
Organized Activities
Wednesday, May 14: Guided Sculpture Walk from 12:15 - 12:45 pm. Join Bridget, SWS Executive Director, for a guided tour of select sculptures from the 10th Collection! Free parking is available at the corner of Boonville Avenue and Olive Street. We will meet in Park Central Square by the fountain. Click HERE to link to the Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, May 13: MORC's Tuesday Night Ride at Fellows Lake Trails from 6:00 -8:00 pm. Click HERE to link to the Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, May 13: Yoga & Trail Views from 6:00-7:00 pm. Join Emery Bryant for a free yoga class in the pavilion at Valley Water Mill Park which is also home to a segment of the Fulbright Spring Greenway trail. The pavilion will open at 5:30 pm. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Address: 2450 E Valley Water Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65803. Click HERE to link to the Facebook Event Page.
On Your Own Activities
Sculpture Walk Springfield: the new Sculpture Rotation went live on Saturday, April 29! Use this week to explore the new exhibit of sculptures. Be sure to post a picture on Facebook or Instagram (must be public) with #OzarkGreenways #BikeWalkWheelWeekSGF #scultpurewalksgf
Bike Month Bingo: May 1 -31. Download our Bike Month Bingo page. If you get Bingo, take a photo with your page and post it to social media to win a prize raffle! If you're not on social media, email to Susan. Use hashtags: #OzarkGreenways #BikeWalkWheelWeekSGF
Participant Survey: Log Your Participation by May 31, 2025 for Prizes!*
Participant Survey: CLICK HERE! Complete this survey after you have completed Bike, Walk & Wheel Week. Log your day(s), mode(s), and activity(s) by May 31. Participants may log in for an individual or a household/organization. Raffle prize drawings will be conducted on June 10, 2024.
Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into prize drawings!
Be a Cheerleader
- Join us on Facebook or Instagram for giveaways all week!
- Encourage your friends, family, employees, and co-workers with reminder emails, meetings, and advice.
- Share the Event Flyer & Tip Sheet
- Post a pic/selfie on Facebook/Instagram (make sure it is public) and use #BikeWalkWheelWeekSGF & #OzarkGreenways to be entered into daily prize drawings and the grand prize drawing on June 5, 2024. Prefer some privacy? You may also upload a picture at the end of the participant log or email your photo to susan@ozarkgreenways.org.
Resources
Springfield has 80+ miles of on-street bike routes and 110+ miles of trails. This event allows us to show them off! Find out how easy it can be to leave the car behind once in a while or regularly. Use our route & greenway maps and the City Utilities bus map, as well as tips from Let's Go Smart and the League of American Bicyclists. Here's how to wear your helmet properly, bike around town properly, and the locations of Springfield's 12 bike-aide stations.
Free City Bus for Bicyclists
Bicyclists may enjoy free rides on City Utilities Transit when traveling with their bike and utilizing the bus as a part of their multi-modal transportation. Each bus has a bike rack on the front. The bus drivers will happily help you load your bicycle. For bus questions, call (417) 831-8782.
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Bike, Walk & Wheel Week Commuters may have Complimentary use of Park Board Family Centers shower facilities with photo ID check-in at the front desk.
Curriculum & Word Games
Check out: Word Search, Word Scramble, Bicycle Word Search, Mtn. Bike Work Search, Nature Crossword, and Helmet Safety
Thank you BWWW 2025 Sponsors!
Ozark Greenways couldn't do what we do without the financial support of individuals, businesses, organizations, and agencies. Sponsor by emailing Ben or call (417) 501-4674. Thank you Pineapple Whip, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Adventures, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Bambino's, Walnut Street Inn, SpringBike, City Utilities Transit, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, City of Springfield Environmental Services, and Olsson.
