River City Outdoors Information

River City Outdoors (RCO) works to build a vibrant and equitable outdoor culture in the St. Louis Region by connecting the community to its outdoor assets. The collaborative aims to advocate on behalf of diverse and equitable outdoor opportunities; make outdoor recreation attractive and accessible for all residents and visitors; and support other outdoor organizations, programs and initiatives in and around St. Louis, Missouri. The Thrive Outside St. Louis Community, led by RCO, is growing a network of intersectional community partners dedicated to making outdoor recreational opportunities more accessible and equitable in the St. Louis region. The Thrive Outside network aims to shift the culture of outdoor recreation by providing outdoor experiences that highlight all St. Louis has to offer; filling information gaps about outdoor recreation opportunities; advocating to improve public health and wellness in the region; and by providing capacity-building for organizations currently working to make outdoor experiences more sustainable and accessible to all residents in St. Louis.