NEW - Ready, Set, Explore MEPRD's brand new "Trailhead Specific" Brochure (an MEPRD exclusive)!
Frequently asked questions include: Is there a map of all the trails in Madison and St. Clair Counties? MEPRD's brochure contains a detailed, yet user-friendly trail map of both counties. How far is it from MEPRD's Trailhead to there, and back? MEPRD's brochure lists round-trip trail routes starting from MEPRD's Trailhead ranging from 2-miles to 31.1-miles ...and everywhere between. What amenities does MEPRD's Trailhead offer? From free tire air, to a pet drinking fountain, to clean restrooms, the brochure lists them all. What do I do if my bike breaks down while I am on the trail? Another exclusive to MEPRD's Brochure, Riverbend Taxi has confirmed they will pick you and your bicycle up if you break down. (Taxi rates apply and cyclists are responsible for getting themselves and their bicycle to a vehicle-accessible road for pick-up). The MEPRD "Trailhead Specific" Brochure is a must-have item while exploring the trails of Madison and St. Clair Counties. MEPRD's other popular online trail resources include: 1. Google Bicycling Directions from MEPRD's Trailhead in Collinsville, |
| NEW - Madison and St. Clair County Google Maps Bicycling Layer Recently Improved
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| Don't let the cold stop you! Start here or just stop by. The MEPRD Trailhead has all your trail needs covered! Attention all bikers, walkers, joggers and bladers -- MEPRD welcomes you! Learn more about the MEPRD trailhead located at: 104 United Dr. in Collinsville, IL. Your #1 trailhead in the metro-east. |
| Experience the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park via a Webcam
MEPRD is excited to host EarthCam sponsored by the Confluence Greenway. Web users now have the ability to view MWMMP and the St. Louis Skyline live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Confluence recently installed two webcams on the St. Louis, MO and East St. Louis, IL riverfronts making them a member of the global video community. Click here to take a peek. |
| MEPRD FY12 Park and Trail Grant Matching Program
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Help with LIB's education efforts. Order your Illinois Bicycling License Plate today! Last year the State of Illinois established the Share the Road specialty license plate (featured to the left). Information about the plate can be obtained by visiting the League of Illinois Bicyclist's website: www.bikelib.org. License plate proceeds will be used for motorist and cyclist education efforts by LIB throughout the State of Illinois. Help us support a worthy cause by ordering yours today! |
Come see the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park!
The Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park features the Mississippi River Overlook, which offers the region's most spectacular views of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis skyline, as well as a terrific vantage point to view the Gateway Geyser eruptions during the months of April thru October. The Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park has quickly become a regional hotspot since the opening of the park in June 2009. The Mississippi River Overlook is a handicap-accessible structure made up of five tiered observation areas, that it is highlighted by an illuminated stainless steel railing system so visitors can enjoy both daytime and nighttime views. ...click here for more information. |


The development of a public system of interconnecting parks and trails is integral to the mission of the MEPRD. The development of the system requires funding, from a variety of sources, and MEPRD has helped fund various parks and trails in Madison and St. Clair Counties since 2003. MEPRD has committed funds, not to exceed a total program distribution of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000), to be awarded to successful applicants of the MEPRD FY12 Park and Trail Grant Matching Program. The intent of the funding program is to help fund park and trail projects in the district. MEPRD requires that the local project sponsor partially fund their respective project and abide by details contained in the grant application and corresponding project agreement. In addition, MEPRD's grant contribution will not exceed 25% of the approved project costs, an amount also not to exceed $300,000. The MEPRD Park and Trail Grant Matching Program Application 

