Chain of Rocks Park Grand Opening Celebration Ride
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Past event
2:00 PM CDT
Granite City, Illinois
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Chain of Rocks Park Grand Opening Celebration Ride on Sunday, April 14, 2024! Join us in Granite City, Madison, for a delightful five-mile bike ride that kicks off at Chouteau Island Trailhead at 1 PM. This family-friendly event will take you on a scenic journey to the beautiful new grounds on the Missouri side of the Chain of Rocks Bridge, where a vibrant celebration awaits.
As you ride, you'll experience the fantastic progress brought to our region by Great Rivers Greenway and its partners. Arrive early for check-in at 12 PM, and don't forget to take advantage of the public parking available at the trailhead. Once you arrive at Chain of Rocks Park, enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, delicious food, and engaging community activities for all ages. Mark your calendars for this exciting event and be part of a day that celebrates community, health, and the great outdoors!
As you ride, you'll experience the fantastic progress brought to our region by Great Rivers Greenway and its partners. Arrive early for check-in at 12 PM, and don't forget to take advantage of the public parking available at the trailhead. Once you arrive at Chain of Rocks Park, enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, delicious food, and engaging community activities for all ages. Mark your calendars for this exciting event and be part of a day that celebrates community, health, and the great outdoors!
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5 Mile Bike Ride
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Organiser's description
We are excited to announce the grand opening of the new Chain of Rocks Bridge Park! On April 14th, 2024, we will celebrate the opening with a five mile family-friendly bike ride that BEGINS AT CHOUTEAU ISLAND TRAILHEAD and ends at the grand opening celebration in the beautiful new grounds on the MO side of the Chain of Rocks Bridge. There, you will enjoy a wonderful celebration of the progress that Great Rivers Greenway https://greatriversgreenway.org and its partners are bringing to the region.
RIDE INFORMATION:
Trailnet and GRG Partnership Bike Ride
EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 14, 2024 (rain date: Sunday, April 28, 2024)
RIDE START LOCATION: Chouteau Island Trailhead (4205 Chain of Rocks Road, Granite City, IL 62040). https://maps.app.goo.gl/fgasamK7iJ8xgzM29
Check-In Time: 12 pm
Ride Start Time: 1 pm
Ride Length: Approximately FIVE miles (to the southern end of North Riverfront Park and back, ending at Chain of Rocks Park for opening celebration by 2pm)
PARKING:
Public parking is located at Chouteau Island Trailhead . https://maps.app.goo.gl/qkBDK4aQeydfAE1g8
THE NEW BRIDGE BEING CONSTRUCTED ON I-270 OVER THE MISSISSIPPI WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY CAUSE DELAYS. PLEASE GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME IF YOU PLAN TO CROSS THE MISSISSIPPI TO GET TO THE ILLINOIS SIDE TO GET TO CHOUTEAU ISLAND TRAILHEAD.
Bike Parking: Trailnet will staff bike corral parking at Chain of Rocks Park opening celebration from 2-4 pm
The grand opening celebration will include music, food, and community activities for all ages. Please visit our Facebook event https://fb.me/e/4iSbUjrhl page for all the wonderful details.
See you there!
RIDE INFORMATION:
Trailnet and GRG Partnership Bike Ride
EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 14, 2024 (rain date: Sunday, April 28, 2024)
RIDE START LOCATION: Chouteau Island Trailhead (4205 Chain of Rocks Road, Granite City, IL 62040). https://maps.app.goo.gl/fgasamK7iJ8xgzM29
Check-In Time: 12 pm
Ride Start Time: 1 pm
Ride Length: Approximately FIVE miles (to the southern end of North Riverfront Park and back, ending at Chain of Rocks Park for opening celebration by 2pm)
PARKING:
Public parking is located at Chouteau Island Trailhead . https://maps.app.goo.gl/qkBDK4aQeydfAE1g8
THE NEW BRIDGE BEING CONSTRUCTED ON I-270 OVER THE MISSISSIPPI WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY CAUSE DELAYS. PLEASE GIVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME IF YOU PLAN TO CROSS THE MISSISSIPPI TO GET TO THE ILLINOIS SIDE TO GET TO CHOUTEAU ISLAND TRAILHEAD.
Bike Parking: Trailnet will staff bike corral parking at Chain of Rocks Park opening celebration from 2-4 pm
The grand opening celebration will include music, food, and community activities for all ages. Please visit our Facebook event https://fb.me/e/4iSbUjrhl page for all the wonderful details.
See you there!
Location
4205 Chain of Rocks Road, Granite City, 62040, IL, United States
Chain of Rocks Park Grand Opening Celebration Ride
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