We happened upon this park coming from across the highway, at the Conservation Conservatory. We had…read morean 11year, 8, 7, and 14month old. This place was AMAZING! You could tell it was newer, clean bathrooms, and a water fountain to fill water bottles! The picnic tables were concrete and pavilions clean. I was super impressed with this park!

Great quaint park with picnics & scenery. Can fish, no swim. Little bridge and cabanas all overread more

I stopped here on a road trip. The visitor center was shut down due to COVID-19 but it was still…read moreeasy to find my way around. I went to the scenic overlook and got a great view of the muddy Mississippi River. we (me and my dogs) then hiked a mile, which wasn't bad. but it was hilly. there was also a lake where people were swimming. this a great park, if you are driving through the area be sure to stop by and enjoy the nature it has to offer.

A lot of sad but informative history at the visitors center, don't pass it by. The visitors center…read morealso features wildlife of the area, and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Camping, swimming, picnic areas available. Couple of nice lookout points for photos.

Worst zoo ever it was more like someone's farm, not that many animals we were hopping to see. I…read morewould never go here again They have a small gift shop

Very friendly staff and animals. Kids had so much fun feeding the baby goats, pigs, and camel. The…read morebirds were fun to feed as well!

What a delightful place to go for a walk. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Trails are well…read moremaintained. The boardwalk over the river was and added splendid touch. It has a unusual geological site of bending . But nothing to explain it at the site well worth a lookeeloo. Only draw back is road noise but just try to project the noise as running water a minor distraction. Not crowed and friendly other hikers

We took my two girls and two nieces on a rainy day age ranges 11 to 14 months! The girls loved it…read more It was spacious, clean, interactive and informational. We liked the live fish and reptiles, and the other hands on activities. After we attempted to do the trails but we did not pack the correct stroller for the infant. This was perfect for an hour before heading to a picnic lunch!

I love this Dog park. People and dogs are polite and we'll behaved. Poop gets picked up promptly…read more(mostly). Big and little dogs can go in separate enclosures. Could use more big logs and roots for climbing and exploring.

This is a wonderful dog park has 2 separate areas for large and small dogs (which are HUGE) for…read morelots of fur babies and their HOOMANS. I travel for a living with my pets so I am a critic when it comes to dog parks and this one has everything needed water access, separate doggy areas, CLEAN doggy areas which is rare. The park is gorgeous I will be going here lots while on my 6 week assignment with my pups. The grounds are kept amazingly clean and beautiful for dogs people and children. Thank you Parks division for a wonderful play area in Missouri. The entire setting is worth the drive for me from Sikeston just north on 55 and GPS right to the location. You WONT be disappointed LOTS of parking as well.

So I moved here in October of 2017 and this is the best place to live and raise a family! I came…read morefrom CA and I will never go back even though many locals give me the look like I should! Seriously this place is beautiful and the people are amazing and very kind and country everyone is generous. Best Sweet Tea in Jackson is Mercados near Fro Yogurt spot!

After enjoying two beers at nearby Many Good Things Brewing, I walked a bit along the riverside. No…read morebarges passing this time but it was still an amazing view that goes north around the bend and south to see the beautiful Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. Some seating here and a few captions, don't miss the "high water" marks on the floodwall. Holy smokes! [Review 1252 of 2024 - 354 in Missouri - 22275 overall]