Rules of the Trails

Trail Etiquette

• Trails are open from sunrise to sunset
• Springfield-Greene County Park Board ordinances apply to the trails
• Trails are for non-motorized use only, including bicycling, walking, running, skating
• Travel on the right-hand side of the trail
• Pass on the left and announce your presence before you pass
• Walkers/hikers/runners – avoid being 2 or more side-by-side, especially around corners and when the trail is busy
• Cyclists – travel at safe speeds, announce when passing and avoid being 2 or more side-by-side. 10mph is posted along most paved trails in Greene County
• Everyone – proceed in single file when approaching others, when the trail is busy, and around curves and under bridges
• Use caution at road crossings
• Keep dogs on leashes and under control
• Clean up after your dog – scoop the poop
• Wear a helmet when biking – especially children
• Avoid using trails during unfavorable conditions
• Respect private property – stay on the trail
• Report unsafe paved trail conditions in Greene County to the Park Board (417) 864-1049
• Report unsafe trail conditions at Fellows Lake and Sac River Mountain Bike Trails to Ozark Greenways at (417) 864-1942
• Report illegal activity by calling 911