This is a spectacular park! I wish I knew about it years ago. If you get a chance, check out the…read moreSt. Charles County Parks site and find a Ranger guided bird tour. Bring some water, save a map, note the restrooms. Plenty of trails, tables, trees. Parking is good. Be prepared for a 2-lane winding road to get here.

Great park for pictures. Go to the area with the bathrooms and two swings, walk down pavement to…read morethe sand area beautiful water and views! The bathrooms avoid, very gross and filled with wasps and stink bugs. So we changed in parking lot.

This is my second time here. We went here on Saturday afternoon for friends' handout and crawfish…read moreand seafood feast with friends. It was awesome that this place is very big and spacious with playground nearby for the kids to play. There are several pavilions here but it was easy to navigate. There are plenty of parking spaces. I definitely will come back here again.

Beautiful park with plenty of parking, pavilions and walking trails nearby. My hubby and I ventured…read morehere to enjoy the weather today and brought our dog along with us. I discovered this park about a month ago while taking my dog to the dog park nearby. It's a beautiful place to get out and enjoy the weather, and get those steps in.

We hiked 3 miles at the Matson Hill Park near Defiance/Augusta off 94. Within the fist 5 minutes,…read moreif you head counterclockwise, you'll come across a sinkhole on the right side of the path. There are several small stream crossings, but plenty of rock bridges to keep your feet dry. We were impressed that the trail was clear of rots/rocks/overgrowth. Makes sense that the trail was also intended for bikers. The trail was built by mountain bikes for mountain bikers, but the day we visited, there was a sign at the trailhead that said "hikers only." There was so much shade on this trail. Perfect for a hot summer day. The trail has a few loops depending on if you want to hike the smallest 1ish mile trail, the 3 mile hike on the Matson Hill Loop, or the 2 add-on trails: 3 miles Hays Trail and the 2 mile Oxen Mill Trail. The maps at the trailhead and throughout the trail indicate the historic 1830s stone homes on the property were closed to visitors. Checking out the St. Charles County website now, the Hays and Boone family homes are open to the public again after a renovation in 2020! We almost hit a deer on the side road after getting off 94. Just keep your eyes peeled and your speed appropriate on the curving roads.

If you want terrific trail cycling or hiking, this is the premier spot in the St. Charles County…read morepark system. The large park covers 475 acres--most of it natural, rugged, and forested. Trails include more than six miles of natural surface paths that wind and curve and roll across the landscape. Besides the trails a key feature is the 1830s stone home of a Daniel Boone's grandson, Daniel Boone Hays. The home/museum contains exhibits about the Boone and Hays families.

This is a nice park in the heart of Chesterfield. However, despite being in the heart of…read moreChesterfield (close to the interstate, the amphitheater and library), it was very quiet and hardly anyone was there. We came to see the Sculpture "The Awakening" which is a massive sculpture of a giant who is struggling to get out of the ground. It's not a single sculpture but five separate sculptures that make up "The Awakening". Great park to visit - not only for the sculpture but for some peace and quiet.

My husband and I came here when we came to St. Louis last week initially because I wanted to see…read more"The Awakening" sculpture, but overall, we loved it for many other reasons, as well! When we first got here, we noticed the park is in a pretty secluded area, and not many people were around unless they were going to the library that is connected to the parking lot. There are so many different parts of this park, including "The Awakening" sculpture, an amphitheater, a walking trail with a waterfront, and a Veterans memorial. The park was very clean, and we loved everything we experienced. The sculpture was so cool and is basically a steel man broken up into different separated body parts, who looks like he is trying to free himself from the ground. It's unbelievable how big this is in person, and we loved it. The Veterans Memorial was gorgeous and included significant quotes, a fountain, and American flags with every branch of the military included. The waterfront and trails were gorgeous, and we saw many HUGE ducks, cardinals, and wildlife. We loved the isolated walking trail because it had such beautiful views. Homes are being built around there, too, and the water would be such a gorgeous view to have every day from a home window. We weren't able to go to the amphitheater because they were getting ready for a summer night free concert event, but when we left, many people were gathering to go to the event. You can bring your own beer as long as it's in a can, so that's awesome and unlike many other public areas! Overall, if I lived in St. Louis, I could see myself regularly coming to this park and the surrounding area often. It's definitely a tranquil place where you can be one with nature and enjoy the views and entertainment.

Great place to take walks. Nice pond and polite people. Lots of nature around. Will go back.read more

Awesome park to go to in Wentzville. It has lots of paved walking/biking trails, playground, lakes…read more There are pavilions as well to eat and hangout in the shade.

Zachary's Playground is the main feature and main reason for this park. The fully accessible…read more(unlimited) playground accomodates special needs children but is open to children of all ages and abilities. Some signs are in braille and American Sign Language. A small water spray pad is next to the playground. Two pavilions are available for picnickers, the park has restrooms, and a half-mile path provides a short stroll.

My wife and I went to hike / walk on the lakeside trail. The path is nice and quiet. There were a…read morefew others on the trail but otherwise was peaceful for us. It took us 1 1/2 hours to complete the trail. Looks like you can fish on the dock or by boat at the boat ramp. There is a swimming cove for the other side of the entrance. The trail is quite easy and is clean of debris. I would like to come back in the late summer/ fall to see the tree leaves!

I'm impressed by how huge this place extends to-rivers and forests and trails and everything. It's…read moredefinitely a nice getaway for nature, to go for a stroll and such. So why am I giving this place three stars? The camping service here is a little........rather......special. The cabins were of filth, and the showers there are mucky and there is rust, splotches of?? random muck everywhere in every corner of the bathroom. Not to mention the ants everywhere plus other bugs. Not even during night time. Don't even think about testing the theory yourself, just stay away from the camping experience. Other than that, I would reccomend this park to those who want a nice afternoon maybe enjoying the cool breeze, staring at flowers and other wildlife outside or go biking. It's pretty beautiful!

Busy park and trails. Hiking for all levels. We make several trips a year from the Western burbs.read more

Nice views - would probably be prettier in the Spring or Fall when leaves are back! We hiked part…read moreof the Riverscene trail last weekend. Bits of the path were covered in debris from recent storms / walled off. Went on a Saturday afternoon. Lots of families hiking and also lots of bikers but not crowded.

O'Day Park opened in spring 2019 and as the city's newest park is new and up-to-date. This is a…read morewonderful community park that rivals any in the county. Park development was a partnership between O'Fallon and the MO Department of Conservation. Because of that O'Day offers more natural settings and omits athletic fields. Features: -O'Day Lodge, a rental facility for business conferences and other activities. -Amphitheater for free community concerts and plays. -Adventure playground with unique items like a ropes course, group swings, and climbing logs. -Paved and natural walking and cycling paths. -Picnic pavilions. -Splash pad. Park developers also retained or added natural settings such as meadows, prairies, and woods.

We loved this park! Stopped here with our 10 year-old on our drive back to Iowa from St. Louis…read more There were lots of things for kids of all ages to play on, different than most parks, and had some nice paved paths nearby. There were nice, clean bathrooms and some covered picnic areas. 10/10 would recommend!

River's Edge Park is an amazing place to get a workout in. This beautiful park has both gravel and…read moremulch paths for walking and running. Dogs seem to love this park. The lake has plenty of benches around the perimeter for viewing the scenery or taking a break. There is even a path to the river which makes for good photos. This Summer and Fall were both beautiful at River's Edge. I am looking forward to getting pictures of all four seasons at this park!

signage could have been better for those of us wanting to see the river. A word of caution though…read moreif you have kids or pets the bank is steep and can be slick and the river is unforgiving. Be careful!