Summer in South St. Louis: 7 Free Things to Do Near Greenway Trail in Carondelet

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:29:59 GMT

Greenway Trail Apartments sits in the historic Carondelet neighborhood of South St. Louis — and South St. Louis is one of the most underrated summer city neighborhoods in the country. Tree-lined streets, free big parks, international restaurants, and a Mississippi River walk. Here are 7 free things to do this summer within a short drive of Greenway Trail.

1. Tower Grove Park

Tower Grove Park is one of America's best historic parks — 289 acres, gazebos, the Cosmic Lily Pond, and a packed summer concert series. Free, shaded, and walkable from much of South St. Louis.

2. Forest Park (still free)

Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. — and the zoo, art museum, history museum, and science center are all FREE. The Muny (the country's largest outdoor musical theater) runs summer-long. About 15 minutes from Carondelet.

3. South Grand International District

South Grand is South St. Louis's restaurant row — Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Thai, Mexican, Lebanese. Patio dining all summer, walkable in the evenings, and easily one of the best food corridors in the metro.

4. Soulard Farmers Market

Saturday mornings at Soulard are a South St. Louis tradition. The oldest continuously-running farmers market west of the Mississippi. Free to walk, fresh produce, breakfast stalls, and live music in summer.

5. Carondelet Park

Closer to home for Greenway Trail residents — Carondelet Park's lakes, walking paths, and shaded picnic areas make it the unofficial neighborhood backyard.

6. Cherokee Street antique row

Cherokee Street has one of the best antique and vintage corridors in the Midwest. Pair it with tacos at one of the corridor's authentic Mexican spots.

7. Mississippi Riverfront Trail

Walk or bike the Mississippi River frontage from the Arch south — the Riverfront Trail has been steadily improved and is one of the best free urban-river experiences in the country.

Why Greenway Trail residents love South St. Louis summer

Greenway Trail's defining feature: full-size in-unit washer and dryer in every apartment. No quarters, no shared machines, no laundry baskets to schlep. Pet-friendly, with high-speed Wi-Fi coming soon. Located in the Carondelet neighborhood with Woerner Elementary, Lyon @ Blow Elementary, and Roosevelt High serving the area.

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Summer Move-In at Greenway Trail Apartments: Tips to Beat the Heat and Settle In Fast

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:07:25 GMT

Moving into a new apartment in summer is exciting — and sweaty. At Greenway Trail Apartments in Saint Louis, MO, we see a lot of move-ins every June, and over the years our team has picked up practical tips for staying cool, getting settled fast, and avoiding the common summer move-in headaches. Here's what works.

St. Louis summers are warm and humid — Creve Coeur Lake Park (8+ miles of paved trail) and Forest Park stay walkable in the mornings; Tower Grove Park gets shade by 6 PM.

Move on the right day, at the right hour

If you have any choice in the matter, move on a weekday morning. Weekend traffic, weekend elevator/loading dock congestion, and weekend heat (which tends to peak around 3-5 PM) all stack against you. A weekday move-in after our leasing team opens (8 AM) is dramatically easier than a 1 PM Saturday move.

Hydrate before, during, and after

It's obvious advice that's almost universally ignored on moving day. Pack a small cooler with water, electrolyte drinks, and easy snacks like granola bars and fruit. Set it at the front door so anyone — you, friends, movers — can grab a drink without digging through boxes.

Unpack the bedroom first, kitchen second

Your future self will thank you. After a 12-hour move-in day, the only thing that matters is having a real bed to fall into and a way to make coffee in the morning. Everything else can wait a day.

Use the first 48 hours to do an apartment walkthrough

Test every outlet, every light switch, every faucet. Check that the AC, washer, and dryer all work. If anything's off, submit a maintenance request through the resident portal in the first few days — it's much easier to handle in the early weeks than later in the lease.

Get to know one neighbor in the first week

Even a quick "Hi, I'm new here, just moved in from across town" goes a long way. KH communities are designed to feel like communities, not just rentals.

Why Greenway Trail Apartments makes summer move-in easier

Greenway Trail Apartments is full-size in-unit washer and dryer in every apartment in historic Carondelet, South St. Louis, with high-speed Wi-Fi coming soon. That gives summer move-ins a real head start — less running around, less hassle, and (for our pet-friendly communities) a smoother transition for the four-legged members of the household.

Ready to schedule a tour?

Schedule a tour anytime through the Greenway Trail Apartments website. Self-guided tours are available at most communities; live video tours are usually an option for renters moving from out of town.