Great Park! So many beautiful trees. It's a great workout with many wonderful trails. My…read moretwo-year-old daughter loved it and the little cute play area. Go to this park if you have not been there. It's so pretty and well kept.

So this place is literally hidden. Actually, that might be one of the best things about it! Plenty…read moreof parking and a perfect place to take your four legged friends. They've got the poop bags at the beginning of the trail (always a good sign). You can go either of two directions to start. It's not crazy big but it's a nice place go come back to once in a while. There's a bit of water, and a few benches around. You could even have lunch if you so desired. Enjoy your visit! I know your doggie will appreciate it!! :)

A great park. There is a 9 hole disc golf course, good…read moreplaygrounds, picnic shelter, fishing lake and lots of hiking. I love to come out here with the family.

Absolutely love the Christmas display; loved the light show especially the singing trees. This is a…read moregood set up with different aspects of lights. The American flag that changed from each branch was heartfelt...

WoW - what a surprise! This FREE drive through light display…read morealso offered an option to stop for cookies and cocoa, from what I could tell & the weather couldn't have been better for it. We didn't hit up the vendor or walk about on foot, rather, we drove 2 elderly passengers through, one of which has serious mobility issues - thus, this was perfect. It was a bit of a drive from where we were staying but I daresay it was worth it. We paid $20 to go through another park that was about the same distance, with no option to stop. This one was a little smaller but still an excellent find, especially when you consider it's FREE!

A beautiful display of lights, a team of electronic players…read moreplays baseball Piper finds a new hiding spot regularly There's a mighty humble bumble And snoopy saves Christmas Don't forget to stop for the train crossing

O'Fallon has one of the nicest sports parks in the area, which is home to countless games and…read moretournaments and practices for athletic teams across the metro area. Believe me, we've seen a lot! Unlike many other cities, where you are lucky to have a bathroom at the field or running water, O'Fallon's park has indoor amenities, snack bars, parks and a splash pad in the summer. It also has an extensive walking path. Parking is plentiful and generally free, but be prepared to walk- it is a very large complex. Having such a nice facility is great for the children of Ofallon and also brings many people to the town for the hundreds of events each year.

Very nice soccer fields with three large turf fields and smaller grass fields for the younger…read moreplayers. The bathrooms at the main area are not kept well and pretty gross. But if you try to use ones at the back of field one it's kept up in better shape but probably has way less use. Parking is always an issue as there doesn't seem to be enough but people Park in the grass and make their own spots. A nice enough sports complex which could be improved.

Best Public park! Located behind the Public Safety building. Has a splash pad and concession stand…read morealong with plenty of spots to picnic.

This Park & Splash pad just opened this summer and I finally got around to taking my little guy up…read morethere to play. What a fantastic place! It has the most awesome splash pad! I love the design and colors! Its very whimsical and fun! He had a great time playing in the water. There are plenty of pavilions for picnics or to just stay out of the sun. Across from the pad is a play area with wonderful equipment for the kiddies to play on. This place also has a concession stand so you can get something to snack on or drink. This park also has restrooms by the concession stand. We used the family one to get him changed into his swim trunks. Everything is well thought out and perfectly executed! What a great addition to Edwardsville. I know we will be going back many times to enjoy this wonderful place.

Ramsey State Park is an exquisite hidden gem in S.Central Illinois. Its beauty is comparable to any…read moreNational park with a perfect Lake, camping, horse park, playground and scenic hiking paths. You'll want to see the fall colors around the lake. It's spectacular. Food and beverages are available close by in small town of Ramsey. Large shopping options are 14-20 miles away in Pana, Vandalia and Hillsboro Illinois

Beautiful recreational facilities. Clean well mowed campsite and restrooms. The shower house is…read moreclean with hot water and hand dryers. The kids love riding their bikes on the paved roads. We've been coming here for years to camp

It is nice to have a place in Edwardsville to take my dog and let him run since I do not have a…read morebackyard. The walking trails and play ground are nice and the scenery is pleasant, but the fenced in dog park is very small. About the size of an average backyard. It's sad to stand in it and look at all of the land they could have expanded onto. However, I don't want to complain too much, because I am happy to have somewhere to take him. I have never been there when another dog is there, so I'm not sure my dog even knows it's a dog park, but that's probably just my bad timing. Overall, a great place for the whole family, including your fur children.

Joe Glik Park is a new park with pavilions and ponds, slightly rolling terrain, and recently…read moreplanted trees. As they mature, the landscaping will look really nice, especially with planned improvements. In the meantime, JGP has the widest concrete paths I can remember in any park I've visited, like the concrete guys were hurting for business, and offered a double wide, two-for-one deal. I imagine it offers a smooth surface for skaters, though I haven't noticed any here on my rare visits. Most importantly for Onyx H. and her little buddy Ruby H., this place is dog-friendly. There's a fenced dog park on the northeast side, and at least one doggie-bag dispenser. That doggie-bag dispenser can be most important when the stock of plastic bags in your pocket is exceeded by your pet's desired number of pit stops. JGP is a perfect place for a short winter walk with your canine companions.