Land-Based Cleanup: Lower Meramec Park

Calendar Happens On Aug 22, 2026
Time 9:00AM-11:00AM

Description

Trip Leaders: Blake Ritter & Anna Carreòn


WHAT: Join us at Lower Meramec Park for the 59th Operation Clean Stream to remove trash from the park and waterfront of the Meramec River. This is a land-based cleanup. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt for participating in Operation Clean Stream!

WHEN: 9:00 am, Saturday, August 22nd. Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:45am. 

WHERE: Lower Meramec Park, Holzers Pk Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 - see map for exact location. Volunteers will meet at the Holzers Park Road trailhead.

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Dress for the weather
  • Wear clothes that can get dirty
  • Closed-toe, sturdy shoes
  • Hat & sunscreen

WHAT TO BRING: 

  • A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!
  • Bug spray

 REGISTRATION NOTES

  • The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here
  • A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 16
  • This land-based cleanup does not require a canoe/kayak

 

ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED to a post-cleanup celebratory picnic at Simpson Lake Park! Enjoy hot dogs, drinks, comradery, and our youth event, Passport to Clean Water!

Details

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Get Connected Icon Register by Aug 19, 2026
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Inclement Weather Plan: Operation Clean Stream is a rain or shine event. In case of severe weather, please check our Facebook page (@openspacestl) and your email for updates.
Get Connected Icon Gloves and trash bags provided
Get Connected Icon T-shirt provided for those that register online

Location

Location Dot Shift Meramac Greenway Trailhead: Lower Meramec Park
4850 Meramec Bottom Rd
St. Louis, MO  63128