City of Gerald, City of Owensville, and City of Belle Host Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking for Rock Island Trail State Park In cooperation and partnership with Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park

Eastern Central Missouri – The cities of Gerald, Owensville, and Belle, in proud collaboration with Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park, invite the public to join in celebrating a major milestone in Missouri’s trail development. A special Ribbon Cutting and...

Rock Island Trail Communities Speak Out

Fall 2024 We are thrilled to announce that the Rock Island Trail State Park, a gem in the heart of Missouri, has been featured in the Green Issue of Rails to Trails magazine. This feature provides an insightful look into the future of the Rock Island Trail...

Rock Island Trail Update

The deadline for Missouri State Parks (MSP) and Missouri Central Railroad (a subsidiary of Ameren) to finalize the transfer of the 144 mile former Rock Island Railroad corridor is December 31, 2021. Ameren’s gift of...