St. Joe FIT

06/06/2026

✨Week 2 starts tomorrow! ➡️ Southwest (North) Trail
PARK ➡️ At the REC Center parking lot - We will park at Bode on Tuesday!
START ➡️ At the trail beginning at the REC Center. There is a QR code on the stop sign post as you leave the REC Center parking lot. CHECK IN HERE.
✨TURNAROUND POINTS
Beginner 🔹 On the back of a sign before you cross South 22nd Street 🔹 From the beginning, there and back: .4 miles
Intermediate 🔸 On railing leading up the hill 🔸 From the beginning, there and back: 2.06 miles
Challenge ◾️ One the back of a sign at the intersection of South 11th Street ◾️ From the beginning, there and back: 2.68 miles
Remember, 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! Keep trailblazing, St. Joe!

06/05/2026

There is only one more day to walk this week's featured trail! If you are checking in on your own, you will find the sticker on a sign where the trail crosses the parkway. Please see the image below.

06/04/2026

Week 1 👟 prizes 👟
To enter, register for this season, walk the featured trail (Southwest South), and check in all before the end of the day Saturday, June 6! You could win a brand new beach bag, oversized pool towel, and sunscreen!

06/02/2026

☀️🐾 Puppies for Parole on the Parkway!

The first St. Joe FIT event of the season is TONIGHT @ 5:30. And we’ll be there! 🙌
Join us at the Southwest (South) Trail near Benton High School and say hi 👋 to some of our Puppies for Parole participants! These best good boys and girl have been practicing and polishing their training skills, and they’d love to show off their smarts. 📚🐕

Come out to the trail and see some waggin’ tails! ☀️🐾 This annual event is completely FREE and includes chances to win prizes for those that register. Visit their page👆for more details and info.

06/02/2026

Our first in-person event is tonight at 5:30 p.m. on the Southwest (South) Trail! Come meet us in front of Benton High School to get started. We can't wait to walk, bike, or run with you! Friends of the Animal Shelter will also be there with some available dogs!

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.