Keep in mind if you take the short trail straight to the river,0.5 mi you can take the loop to the…read morenorth (bridge direction) back it is easy to follow 1.5 mi. If you take the loop south there are some forks and you may end up getting off the normal trail.

My first time biking Bangert I was alternately delighted and frustrated. A bicycle allowed me to…read morecover the entire island, something I've never done on foot. Every time I came to a path fork I took the trail heading away from the interior. So, it was a delight to cover the perimeter and finally explore areas I hadn't been in before. However, the lack of trail markers--even at the forks--meant much of the time I had little idea where I was. The trail map was no help and only by checking the sun's position and knowing where the river was did I have an idea of the general direction I was headed. That was frustrating. I kept thinking how a walker wouldn't know where they were, nor how far they were from the next fork that could take them back to Bangert's entrance. Beyond that, the island's trails are fairly easy. Paths nearest the River Road and along the north are solid and mostly flat. Trails along the river are sandy with frequent dips and switchbacks. I began by heading north toward Interstate 70 and its traffic roar. Once I made the turn south and biked further from the bridge the noise subsided and the ride became more serene. However, the trail also got narrower. Trees close in and it's easy to snag a handlebar or pedal. There were a few small tree trunks across the trail--part of the fun of mountain biking--but most were level with the ground. A few trunks showed recent evidence of large trees having been cut to allow the path to run between the sections. Carey in what you need: There are no facilities of any sort here.

Great trail for hiking and biking with wonderful views of the Missouri River. I didn't bike as I…read morehad trouble balancing as a kid but enjoyed the walk in Augusta we did.

Beautiful trail with great access and not crowded in early May. Many birds (including a turkey.)…read moreRent bikes right on the trail in St Charles from the Bike Stop Cafe.

A small but nice city park with bathrooms, picnic tables, playground, and exercise path.read more

For what it is--a small neighborhood park--Parkwood does its job very well. It packs in features…read morelarger parks can't boast. Besides a picnic pavilion with grills and restrooms there's a playground with rubberized surface and short, paved hiking trail (.7 mile). The trail includes fitness stations along its course. A smiling concrete lizard along the path will delight children of any age. There's even enough flat green space for tossing a ball or frisbee. It's located next to Parkwood Elementary School and across from Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

We decided to go to the lake. It was serene. It has a very peaceful vibe. People are kayaking,…read more walking and riding bikes. The lake is beautiful. Unfortunately I didn't feel like taking a stroll. Therefore I sat and watch people. There were some interesting people and families.

Fun lake. A long time ago when little I went with friends on a boat here. Would love to return.read more

A very nice aquatic facility! I was invited by a friend who is a St. Charles resident. This pool is…read morefairly strict about non-resident passes, which I do understand and it is their right. It makes the pools less crowded, and I'm sure is easier on the lifeguards and maintenance staff. I have no complaints about my time actually poolside. However, I am knocking a star for their terrible online ticketing website. It appears they limit non-resident passes to twenty a day, which makes getting put into a que and then taken to another page, which was finicky, to pay with credit card quite annoying and also nervemaking, as I worried we had driven out for nothing as the number of tickets left went down... Anyway, I was impressed overall. Not sure I'll be back out before it closes for the season (mid-August, which seems early), but I was happy to invited once!

Blanchette Park was acquired by St. Charles in 1914, making it the oldest in the city's park…read moresystem. However, the updated park stands up well to newer parks. Its 44 acres include an outdoor aquatic center, baseball/softball diamonds, large playground (with rubberized surface), tennis/pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, football field, Ben Rau floral garden, picnic pavilions, and hiking trail. In winter, a park hill provides snow sledding. A serene spot in the park is set aside for the Angel of Hope statue, a memorial to all parents who have experienced the death of a child. Each December 6 an evening candlelight memorial service is held here.

This place is for families to enjoy their stay during the summer. Remember your swim suit for…read morethere are areas that you could get splashed. Thank you for this joyous time for all to have at the park!

Neighborhood playgrounds are excellent, but otherwise lacking for a park. Kids will have fun or…read moreeat and watch kids play plus use the nice amenities for a restrooms. But don't come for hiking if any other adult activities.

This is mostly a wide open community green space with a playground and a soccer field most people…read morecan't use (it's only available for rent). There's also a short paved path. The adjacent James F. Eagan Center has a rec complex with ice skating rink, gym, theater, indoor swimming pool, and community rooms. The playground is smallish, has a natural wood chip surface, and Is a short hike from the parking lot. Swings are closer. No benches are nearby. I saw no picnic facilities nor restrooms A McDonnell Douglas F-101 fighter jet in the middle of the park is a focal feature and veterans' memorial.

Good open area and easy to walk to from our house…read more Ends up being 2 miles there and back. Can't wait to run around this park with my Daughter when she get older.

I took visitors down for a tour and we had a great time! This was an amazing break from screens and…read morecars to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Max knows so much about the swamp! He was personable and good about helping people with mobility issues get into the canoes and kayaks safely. This was an amazing break from screens and cars to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We had older people who can't walk very far, so this was the perfect way to get out into nature like we used to. Caveat: the office is up some stairs, so if you can't do stairs you'll need to say so. The bathroom is primitive, try not to need it. -Mrs. Dan

Mark and Logan were awesome. Our tour was incredible. We took the sunset canoe trip and we were…read moregone a little over 2 hours. Logan was very nice and very informative. The water was a bit shallow and we got stuck a couple times in the river part of the swamp but through the swamp it was perfect. There were quite a bit of the Asian carp so something to be wary of if this freaks people out but we were just fine. Extremely beautiful and something I would definitely do again. Mark did a military discount. Kudos. Thank you for doing this. Well worth every penny.

Before visiting I suggest doing your research--quite a bit. This conservation area may not be for…read moreeveryone. Your research is necessary because the MO Department of Conservation provides precious little information for this site: Maps could be more helpful and trails could be better marked. St. Stanislaus is over 800 acres in pretty much its natural state along the Missouri River. Though there are hilly spots this CA is in a flood plain. Many other online reviewers complain of substantial mud following rainstorms, overgrown trails, and bugs. For visual interest there's the river, and ruins from of a former Catholic retreat center. Hiking, fishing, archery hunting, and trapping are allowed here within seasons and state conservation laws. There are no amenities, such as bathrooms or trash receptacles. So, bring liquids and "carry in, carry out." I entered from the Aubuchon Road entrance. A gravel trail from the small parking lot runs out quickly.