Can I reserve a trail for an event?
These 4 trails are available to reserve for events:
Frisco Highline Trail
Fill out this special use application, and email it to john@ozarkgreenways.org (417) 864-2015.
Sac River Mountain Bike Trails
Fill out this special use application, and email it to john@ozarkgreenways.org (417) 864-2015.
Jordan Creek Greenway in Jordan Valley Park
Contact Jordan Valley Park (417) 874-2942.
Fellows Lake Trails: To hold an event on City Utilities' property requires a license agreement with CU. Please direct any requests to Kelli Quinn at kelli.quinn@cityutilities.net (417) 831-8881. Pavilions are not available for reservation.
Are the trails free to use?
Yes
Can I take dogs on the trails?
Yes. They must be on a leash per City ordinance. Please clean up after your pet. Use good judgment when encountering other trail users and wildlife. Please control your pet at all times.
What time are the trails open?
The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
Are the trails marked?
The trails are signed, and the paved trails typically have mile markers every 1/10-mile.
Are the trails monitored?
Yes. The trails are public spaces and are subject to monitoring by the Springfield-Greene County Park Rangers, Springfield Police, and Greene County Sheriff's Office. The Springfield-Greene County Park Rangers also do bicycle patrols of the paved trails in their service area. Please remember: never leave valuables in your car unattended! If you ever feel unsafe, call or text 911 and they will dispatch your call to the appropriate entity to address the concern.
Are the trails ADA-accessible?
Several of the trails are ADA-accessible. However, please note that the Sac River Mountain Bike Trails, Fellows Lake Trails, and the one-mile woodchipped Volunteer Nature Trail along Wilson's Creek Greenway are not ADA accessible, and some trail sections may have steep inclines due to the terrain. You can learn more about each trail under the "Explore" tab.
What is Ozark Greenways membership, and what do I get?
An OG membership is one way to support the organization annually. Members receive the Ozark Greenways printed newsletter, early-bird pricing to the Annual Fall Dinner & Party, and an invitation to the meeting... but the main reason to be an OG member is to be part of the vitally important base of support for trail development in the Springfield area. Become a member today!
Does Ozark Greenways have social media commenting procedures?
We voluntarily provide information on social media to communicate and educate about our programs, events, and projects. We welcome dialogue on our social media sites. We encourage folks to share accurate information to help foster a positive community. Please be aware we will screen social media for the following:
- Potentially libelous comments
- Obscene or explicit comments
- Personal attacks, insults, or threatening language
- Plagiarized material, or material that violates intellectual property rights
- Private, personal information published without consent
- Commercial promotions or spam
- Off-topic comments or a link to material that is off-topic
- Comments that violate any law
- Tag Ozark Greenways or mention/infer Ozark Greenways in posts and/or comments that contain false or misleading information
Comments or posts on social media may be removed and/or reported to Meta if any of the above apply. Individuals or Pages that engage in any of the above may be temporarily (two months) blocked, or if recurring, permanently blocked by Ozark Greenways. Users will not be notified when they are blocked or unblocked. The Ozark Greenways website is also a source of information.
How do I report a safety hazard or submit a trail service request?
The regional trail system is built and maintained through a variety of public-private partnerships. Click HERE to learn more.