Buehler is a small, 3 acre park that's heavily wooded. It's right off Interstate 44 at exit 184,…read moremaking it ideal for a quick break or picnic under pines. The large picnic pavilion will accommodate groups and has BBQ grills. A nearby playground will entice the kiddies. At one end is the Rolla Dog Park for canine recreation. Curiously, the dog park is fenced, while the playground is not.

While visiting relatives in Missouri, we came here with the kiddos…read more The kids loved cooling off on the splash pad. Remind kids NOT to run, one of our kids slipped and scraped their knee open. My husband and I looked at the fitness area. It looked like a pretty cool amenity. Wonder how many people actually use it though? There is also a pretty cool playground here. Loved the rubberized ground cover. (I personally dislike messy mulch or the ground up tires for playground ground cover). Lastly, the kids played on the huge theatrical stage. Not sure how/when this is utilized but it's a nice option for local bands or schools?? Numerous covered pavilions were here. A couple were being used for parties. One came in handy when a quick 5 minute downpour happened upon us. All in all, a nice park.

So glad we discovered this community park. Nice combination of playground, splash pad, picnic…read morearea, walking paths - and close to the commemorative Trail of Tears area. This is a 1/2 way point for meeting family that provides a fun break from the car ride for my grandchildren. Always clean and well tended.

Great playground for the kids. Clean and well kept. There is a skate park just behind the…read moreplayground and swimming pools nearby. They have bathroom facilities and shade trees. Open late.

Stopped here during a weekend trip near Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri has so many caves and I'd been…read morewanting to do one, so glad we picked this one. You can grab tickets online or in person, and they have a really cute gift shop with fun little trinkets worth browsing before or after your tour. Our tour guide Lee was so amazing! He's been there for years and years and you can just tell. Great stories, super personable, the kind of guide that makes the whole experience way more memorable. We even spotted a bat hibernating which was such a cool unexpected moment! The cave itself is fascinating and I loved that it was great for all ages. Our group ranged from little kids to people in their 70s and everyone was into it with no problems. A few spots can get slightly slippery so just watch your step, but there are handrails throughout so nothing felt unsafe. Also found out they host events here too like a black light event and even concerts inside the cave which sounds incredibly cool. Definitely want to come back for one of those. Overall I was really impressed and would highly recommend adding this to your Missouri road trip list.

What was nice about these caverns is that they are almost entirely wheelchair/stroller accessible…read moreand we were able to take our one-year old daughter on the tour in our stroller. That's pretty rare with cave tours. This was the only cave tour we did during our week-long family summer vacation in Missouri and we enjoyed it. Our guide, Maddie, was wonderful and very enthusiastic. The tour was an hour and we had a smaller group who were wonderful and I enjoyed learning about the cave, the history of the cave, and walking all around. It was fun and well done. If you are nearby, this is something I think you should do. They have plenty of parking, nice grounds, a penny press souvenir machine, a nice gift shop and are great with kids with some other interactive things to do before or after the tour.

Best Nature Park Ever! Well managed and clean. So pure and natural. Great Music, Food Trucks, and…read moreStocked-Pond Trout fishing.

My partner and I drove out here from Ballwin, about 1.5 hours away, with our dog when it was nice…read moreoutside one day. I wasn't expecting much, but wow, was it worth the drive! The water in the sanctuary area is soooo blue. I couldn't believe my eyes. We walked along that part first, then walked past the hatchery. It was so cool to see the trout in different stages of life. Dogs aren't allowed to swim in the sanctuary or hatchery, and since we have a lab who's obsessed with the water, we kept walking to reach a spot where she could at least touch it. Lots of people were fishing, so we kept walking until we found a spot where she could splash around. As you can see from the photo, she had a wonderful time. We kept her leash on and I'd recommend others do the same. We didn't want her to get caught on a fishing line or scare any fish away that people were trying to catch. We paid $5 to get into the park as we were driving in, and we were able to pay with a credit card. There was plenty of parking even though it was the weekend. Definitely recommend for a day trip from the STL area!

My 4 year old loved this place. Unconventional setup that isn't like most playgrounds.read more

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.

2 year olds birthday party held 4/25/26. 5 children with…read moretheir respective parents + grandparents and friends. Fantastic time. Connie at the snack bar could not have been more helpful! Kids loved the bumper cars, covered wagon ferris wheel, train, and the maze! Reasonably priced and SO MUCH FUN!!!

My kids almost 3 and 5 love this place. The maze gym is a little stressful for the 3 and under crew…read morecuz they could get lost up there but for those old enough to not get lost what a blast. The arcade games were reasonably cost in my opinion. A great spot.

Had a great time here!…read more Five friends and I went on an amazing hike and caught some great views! Took lots of pictures of the wonderful nature and wildlife! Would definitely recommend these trails!

We decided to venture out to a really cool state park while we are staying near Lebanon. There is…read moreno admission fee and you can park right next to the castle if you are mobility challenge, but we parked at a lower level and hiked up. I'll paved walkway, not a bad walk at all. I added the picture of the story of the Kansas City businessman that decided to purchase 5000 acres and build a castle here back in the early 1900s. You can read the story on that particular photo. The ruins seem well maintained, you are not allowed to walk in them, but you can get pretty close and take photographs. There are also several viewing platforms around the area, which gives you some pretty cool views of lake of the Ozarks. They do have pit toilet Bathrooms available. Beautiful place and can highly recommend for a historical visit as well as spending some time in nature.

I would love to see this park in the peak of fall. We visited during Thanksgiving week. The bonus -…read morethe park was quiet with few visitors. The minus - it's the off season so you need a fully functioning RV for a longer stay as bathrooms are closed. The lodge provides food and basic necessities and gifts. We were near the water which was awesome. This is a trout fishing Mecca, so we got to see wading fishers and trout swimming upstream. Our premium family site accommodated 2 RVs, had electrical hookups and picnic tables with fire pits. Water was close by bu not on our site.

The park is beautiful but I wouldn't eat at the lodge. I have seen the quality of food and service…read moredeteriorate over 3 seasons. I have seen the prices be hyper inflated, $16 for ceaser salad with chicken. They are not very local friendly as well. We will continue to visit the park but will be skipping on meals there.