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Pat and Edward “Ted” Jones
Confluence Point State Park
DESCRIPTION: An, 1,118-acre Missouri state park where visitors can see the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 67, 1000 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386
PHONE: 800-334-6946; (636) 899-1135
WEB SITE: www.mostateparks.com
GETTING THERE: From I-270 take Highway 67 north to Riverlands Way.
ADMISSION: Free
ANNUAL ATTENDANCE: 40,000
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The $5.5 million, 1,118-acre park was dedicated in May 2004.
- Visitors get an unobstructed view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers from the park.
- Interpretive signs and exhibits explain the Lewis & Clark expedition which began nearby in 1804, the surrounding wetlands and the history of the two rivers.
- The park is available for day use only. Paths and trails are available for hiking. There is no camping or boat access.
- The park’s location along the Mississippi River flyway makes it an excellent place to observe waterfowl and other birds.
HISTORY: The project was named for Pat and the late Edward “Ted” Jones, for their contributions to the Missouri park system. The Joneses were largely responsible for the development of the 225-mile-long KATY Trail, a rails-to-trails project that created a trail that runs alongside the Missouri River and crosses the state.
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY: The park and its paths are wheelchair accessible.
GIFT SHOP: Bud World, the Brewery's gift shop, has a wide array of items with the Budweiser logo.
WHERE TO GET LUNCH: Restaurants are located along Highway 67 and I-270.
WHAT'S NEARBY: The site of Fort Bellefontaine, the first Army outpost west of the Mississippi is nearby. While the Fort is gone, visitors can see interpretive signage and view the river.
Readers should call 1-800-916-0040 to request a free copy of the Official St. Louis Visitor Guide or point, click and explore St. Louis at www.explorestlouis.com
