St. Joe FIT

05/30/2026

Hey there, trailblazers! Sunday begins✨ Week 1✨ Southwest - South
PARK ➡️ at Benton High School
START➡️ at the trail section directly across from the school between the parkway driving lanes. This is where you will find your CHECK-IN CODE!
TURNAROUND POINTS (no codes are found here - only little turn around signs)
Beginner🔹 On the back of a sign after the exercise equipment before Mansfield Road🔹 there and back: 0.78 miles
Intermediate🔸 On the back of a sign before you cross Southwest Parkway's sharp curve 🔸there and back: 1.86 miles
Challenge◾️ On the last bench before you get to South 11th Street ◾️there and back: 3.8 miles
We cannot wait to kick off the season with you! If you can't find the QR code or it doesn't work for you, please message us, and we will get you checked in! We hope to see you out there!

05/29/2026

Here is a sneak peak of some of the great items you can win each week! To enter, register for this year's program, walk the week's featured trail between Sunday-Saturday, and make sure to check in!

1.. Southwest (South) – Sunday, May 31 to Saturday
2. Southwest (North) – Sunday, June 7 to Saturday, June 13
3. Rock Island (West) – Sunday, June 14 to Saturday, June 20
4. Bartlett – Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27
5. Bartlett/Patee – Sunday, June 28 to Saturday, July 4
6. Northeast – Sunday, July 5 to Saturday, July 11
7. Maple Leaf – Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18
8. Northwest – Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25
9. Krug Park – Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1
10. River Bluff Trails Park/Riverwalk – Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8
We invite participants to register through Google Forms at https://forms.gle/howijGybpd765K4y8 You must be registered to qualify for the weekly giveaways.

05/19/2026

Our first in-person walk is two weeks away! Join us every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. from June 2 to August 4.
1. Southwest (South) – Sunday, May 31 to Saturday
2. Southwest (North) – Sunday, June 7 to Saturday, June 13
3. Rock Island (West) – Sunday, June 14 to Saturday, June 20
4. Bartlett – Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27
5. Bartlett/Patee – Sunday, June 28 to Saturday, July 4
6. Northeast – Sunday, July 5 to Saturday, July 11
7. Maple Leaf – Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18
8. Northwest – Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25
9. Krug Park – Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1
10. River Bluff Trails Park/Riverwalk – Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8
We invite participants to register through Google Forms at https://forms.gle/howijGybpd765K4y8 You must be registered to qualify for the weekly giveaways.

St. Joe FIT is a free fitness program sponsored by the St. Joseph Health Department and the St. Joseph Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department. We ask participants to register to help us track the value of the trails and help motivate citizens to stay active. By registering, you are also eli...

05/07/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 St. Joe FIT season! Participants are encouraged to explore 10 different trails with the St. Joseph Missouri Parks, Recreation, and Health Department between May 31 and August 8.

1. Southwest (South) – Sunday, May 31 to Saturday
2. Southwest (North) – Sunday, June 7 to Saturday, June 13
3. Rock Island (West) – Sunday, June 14 to Saturday, June 20
4. Bartlett – Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27
5. Bartlett/Patee – Sunday, June 28 to Saturday, July 4
6. Northeast – Sunday, July 5 to Saturday, July 11
7. Maple Leaf – Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18
8. Northwest – Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25
9. Krug Park – Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1
10. River Bluff Trails Park/Riverwalk – Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8

In-person walks will take place every Tuesday at 5:30 pm at the week's designated trail.

Participants can register through Google Forms at https://forms.gle/howijGybpd765K4y8

02/02/2026

The weather is heating up this week, creating great opportunities to get back outside! To view a map of trails and parks, please visit

This map depicts the urban trails and parks owned by the City of St. Joseph's Park & Recreation Department. Please be aware the park boundaries are estimates, and this map is always evolving.

01/22/2026

Be safe, and stay inside this weekend! If you still want to get those steps in, there are multiple indoor walking locations, such as The St. Joseph REC Center's indoor track for $2/day. Comment other warm walking locations in town 👇

With a cold weather advisory moving in Friday through Saturday, please be smart if you need to go outside. If you do find yourself in the cold, make sure to layer up and cover as much of your exposed skin as possible. Be safe, St. Joe!
📸Bountiful Eye Photography

10/10/2025

Get outside for National Walk to a Park Day!

Happy National Walk to a Park Day! St. Joseph boasts over 40 parks and multiple miles of paved urban hike and bike trails. Make sure to get outside today and enjoy the nice weather!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1KonOLsicegk7DbegSr061F-5m7T5n8A&usp=sharing

10/08/2025

There are THREE guided hikes at River Bluff Trails Park in the coming weeks! We hope to see you there!

Fall is around the corner, and the bluffs are about to be poppin🍂
🍁Saturday, October 11
The Story Collective is hosting a Guided Nature Walk from 5-6PM starting at our Huntoon parking lot. This walk will be led by our very own Ann Marie and the wonderful author and naturalist Rebecca Lexa

🍁Saturday, October 25
Explore the gorgeous fall foliage with one of St. Joseph's best, Ann Marie, on Saturday, at 9 AM starting at our Huntoon parking lot. Whether you've been to River Bluff Trails Park 100 times or this will be your first time, you're invited! This hike is appropriate for all ages, provided you are comfortable spending about an hour on the bluff trails. Fall Guided Nature Hike

🍁Saturday, November 1
River Bluff Trails mini Fest
The Saint Joseph Trail Alliance, the Pony Express Trail Runners, Tubes Bike Shop, and Horizon Cycling are throwing down a grassroots, family-friendly bash that’s all about trails, community, and good vibes.
📸Ann Marie Chapp

08/15/2025

☀️It's definitely a hot one out there! As our area has been placed under a heat advisory for today from 1-7pm and tomorrow from 1-7pm, make sure to stay safe and hydrated if you have to be outdoors. It's also important to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. For more heat safety tips, visit https://bit.ly/4aUxp6M.

08/08/2025

A heat advisory has been issued for our area from 1pm to 8pm today. Take steps to stay cool, especially in the hottest hours of the day.

Schedule Activities Carefully✨, Picture Plan any outdoor activities for the morning or evening when the temperature is the coolest.

Wear Appropriate Clothing ✨, Picture Choose lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing.

Drink Plenty of Fluids✨, Picture Take a drink break every 20-30 minutes, regardless of your activity level. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages, which can cause you to lose body fluids

Wear Sunscreen✨, Picture Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down