State Park · Missouri, United States
Route 66 State Park
Route 66 State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 419 acres (169 ha), established in 1997.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 419 acres (169 ha) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 38.5064° N, 90.5903° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Route 66 State Park
Route 66 State Park is a public recreation area located on the Meramec River at the site of the former town of Times Beach, Missouri. The state park encompasses 424 acres (172 ha) one mile (1.6 km) east of Eureka. The park offers hiking, cycling, and equestrian trails, picnicking areas, and a boat ramp.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Eureka, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 1 mile east of Eureka |
Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 20.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Route 66 State Park?
Route 66 State Park is in Missouri, United States (38.5064° N, 90.5903° W).
When was Route 66 State Park established?
Route 66 State Park was established in 1997, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Route 66 State Park?
Route 66 State Park covers 419 acres (169 ha).
How do I get to Route 66 State Park?
The nearest town is Eureka, Missouri. about 1 mile east of Eureka.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_66_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).