Oak Knoll Park is a nice small park located at Clayton Road and Big Bend. A pond, fountain, turtle…read moresculptures, and actual turtles are in that far corner of the park. If you walk along the western edge and look up at the right time of night, you may see an owl. Walk up the sidewalk with the gradual incline and you'll find a... is it a school? A daycare? Ugh, now I don't know. The park has a few benches. I love how the fountain is lit in the evenings. There are occasional summer concerts here, but mostly it's just a sleepy little park.

Wow I drove by this place a lot and did not know there is a park here. If you love flowers…read moreespecially tulips, this is the place to go if you are in this area. There is a small fountain area and a kid playground. The kid playground is gated so it is good for younger kids to play. I took our dog here and she likes it a lot.

Really nice park with wonderful scenery. My favorite is the pond with the waterfall. As a family,…read morewe would take the kids to play at the playground (which the larger one is no longer available) and then walk the trails. Several pavilions to enjoy with groups and benches throughout the park to take breaks or even sit and enjoy the view. They have a smaller playground closer to the entrance by 170 and they're is also workout equipment you can use. Nice park

Shaw Park in Clayton is an absolute gem. The park is beautifully maintained, spacious, and perfect…read morefor just about anything including walking, relaxing, people watching, or bringing kids to play. The Treetop Playground is a standout feature. It's thoughtfully designed, modern, and great for a wide range of ages, with lots of interesting structures that keep kids engaged while still feeling safe and well laid out. It's clear a lot of care went into making it both fun and accessible. Another big plus is the abundance of benches throughout the park. There are plenty of spots to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery, whether you're watching kids play, taking a break from a walk, or just soaking in the surroundings. Clean, welcoming, and consistently beautiful. Whether you're a local or visiting Clayton, Shaw Park is a great place to visit.

The playground it self is amazing... that would receive 5 stars. I travel a ton in the US- I have…read morekids ages 6 to 25, so I have been to a lot of parks and this has to rank on the top!!!! But- parking... Brentwood Parks And Recreation needs to align with the city to help with signage for parking. The lot is not large enough (maybe 60 spaces not positive) to have two directions. Even with it being clear to many that the natural flow was counterclockwise, a few felt the need to go against the natural flow. Then the streets around the park were full causing the streets capable of only allowing for a single lane of traffic. Even with a clear flow and literally no room for cars traveling in opposite directions... some attempted to push in, causing longer stand stills. It's like trying to go to the zoo/forest park on the weekends. But the park itself is fun!!! I do wish there was more shaded areas within the park itself. Parking needs to be fixed... there is no way an emergency vehicle could have gotten in to help if help was needed. That is a big concern.

This playground is an awesome kid hangout. My kids love this place and can play here all day. This…read moreplayground just opened last weekend and we went here this past Sunday. It was busy and parking was tight. There are so much things for kids to do here. Rock climbing, swings, Little zip line, splash pad etc. I can tell my kids and Chloe would love to go here a lot in the near future.

Great park with amazing holiday lights display. It's Christmas oriented but my grandparents used…read moreto volunteer to run it for a night with a Jewish organization.

Such a great park for walking with pave road. There is also kids playground where there is water…read moresplash pad. There is fishing pond. During Christmas time there were also Christmas lights. Every one in the family can enjoy what this park has to offer.

Who doesn't love Forest Park?! The Muny, the zoo, the art museum, the special events and so…read moremuch more! And so much of it is free! It's a beautiful and huge park. We went specifically to see the Flags of Valor. This was the first time we had seen them. We ended up going on the last day and there were a lot of people there. We finally found a place to park and walked back to the flags It was extremely moving and impressive. It was explained to me that the flags are there every five years. It's not always the same display - different groups from September 11 are featured so there are a different number of flags. There are dog tags and photos on the flag poles. There are notes people have written. This year there were 7,650 flags. They're all in perfect lines. The flags this year honored every life lost in the War on Terror - the victims, the first responders of 9/11, and those that who have since succumbed to related illnesses or PTSD. I'm so glad I heard about it and that we were able to go.

We are here frequently to visit either the St. Louis Zoo, Muny, or the STL Art Museum and it's a…read morebeautiful space! It is so comparative to Central Park in Manhattan in terms of grandeur and liveliness. I don't know if you could walk Forest Park in a day and feel like you saw everything because it winds around and there are smaller trailers that pop in and out of nowhere. Surprisingly, I do not think the city takes care of the park, but an established group called Forest Park Forever, whose history starts back in the 60s, or 80s? They are a group of volunteers who tend to the park - every part of it, in every season, and really beautify it! There is security on patrol often enough so it's not too isolating and scary. There are parking lots closer to the main attractions. There is also street parking here, which adds to it being active but a park you can drive through, bike, and walk.

One of our FAVORITE parks! I'm a mom of 3 (6,4,1) and this park is perfect for them. First, it's…read moreall a height that doesn't give me a heart attack to let them play freely. Also, it's very open and I can see all parts of the park so even thought it's not fenced, it just feels safe. The kids love that part of it is a tree that you climb inside. Bathrooms are close so great for potty training toddlers who have to go RIGHT NOW. There are 4 picnic tables in the pavilion, 2 drinking fountains and some sunshades with benches. We had our kids' birthday party there and it went extremely well. Super affordable to rent! The only downside is one parking lot is a flat trek to the playground but a longer one and the other parking lot is fairly close but you have to walk down a big hill and so then also back up. So anyone who is more limited with ambulation or someone who fatigues very quickly may not find this playground particularly accessible. Otherwise it is a super fun and simple playground!

Such a hidden gem in the St. Louis public playgrounds. Plenty of parking, great walking trail, and…read morea massive playground. We were the only ones on the playground the entire time-about an hour. Meanwhile we were able to meet a bunch of nice dogs going on long walks. Oak Tree Park pavilion is available to rent through the Brentwood Park system. It's pretty cheap ($60 for non-residents, $40 for residents). There are four picnic benches under the shelter, where the bathrooms are also located.

If it were not for me attending a retirement party here, I would have never known or discovered…read morethis park. This is a small and beautiful county park, that is well maintained. It has tennis courts, hiking trails and great play areas for little people. I was impressed with the pavilion that the party I attended, was held in. It had plenty of outlets for the food table and it had huge ceiling fans to circulate the air. Best of all, there were attached restrooms and they were super clean. If you live near Sunset Hills, I recommend this park.

A wonderful place to go to for all ages, plenty to do. You're shrouded with nature and it's…read morebeautiful. I love it so much here. The amount of love they put into this park is wonderful. There is a tennis court, a big green playground for young ones, a trail, and such. There is also a wheelchair accessible swing, so that's really nice. Sitting areas are very clean as well. There are trash cans, a decent sized parking lot and the plants here are breath taking. Please go here, for almost any reason. My favorite place for activity.

Des Peres Park is a cool park you probably may have driven by many times without noting. Walking…read morepaths, sports fields, fishing ponds, trees, grass, some wildlife, a playground. It's so close to West County Mall. Parking can be a bit of a hassle if there is a sports game going on, but we figured it out and you likely will too.

I'm disappointed because the website said there are two playgrounds: one for 2-5 years and one for…read more5-12 years. When we got there, they had remodeled the toddler playground, and now there are just two 5-12 year playgrounds. As a mom of two little ones, I feel like there are almost no playgrounds in the entire metropolitan area that are good for toddlers. It feels like every park has been remodeled to include these crazy big climbing structures, which are so fun for big kids but make it so that I can't take my little ones there. Just because a park has a toddler sized structure doesn't mean it's a toddler-friendly playground. It's about what else is there; what a toddler is able to get themselves into, and how hard it is for parents to supervise and follow their toddlers (especially if parents have more than one kid to supervise). If there's a playground where a toddler can just go up some steps and all of a sudden they're 20 feet in the air... that's NOT a toddler-friendly playground. If you work for the city and you're reading this: Please build some toddler-friendly playgrounds!! Very disappointed with this Des Peres park remodel.

I was at Tower Groves Park for the Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival. It was a nice event. There was…read morelive entertainment. They had plenty of vendors. They had a variety of food trucks to choose from. I had Korean Fried Chicken and yakisoba . The chicken was good. The noodles were good. I enjoyed everything. It was a hot day.

Tower Grove Park is a very special place in St. Louis with many amenities. First of all, there are…read morelots of sidewalks that allow you to walk all around the part. Parking is free along the streets, as marked. There are pavillions that can be rented. There is a regular Farmer's Market, as well as fairs/festivals that take place here throughout the year. There is a fountain where lots of people take photos and a glass enclosed building that is popular for wedding receptions. You will find kickball/softball fields, a playground, and much more. I do recommend you cross streets with caution (don't be staring at your phone!). People often drive fast through the park and you could get hit by a car if you aren't paying attention. Also, keep your dogs leashed.

This place was amazing. Tons of great people and phenomenal playground equipment. You aren't…read moregoing to find a park like this often. They have a so many different things you can play on, including a manmade creek with motion activated water sprayers. This park was exceptionally clean and put together. It was a very fun afternoon watching my kiddo have some fun on something never experience before!!! Only downside, is parking. Not a whole lot of parking. Couldn't recommend more. 100% recommendation.

I was looking for a park in the vicinity of some errands to enjoy dinner and this one popped up and…read morewas perfect. It's well kept had plentiful seating and activities/play areas for children.