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    River's Edge Park

    4.1 (8 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Boardwalk - longest in St. Louis
    Gregory S.

    Chesterfield's true hidden gem. Not too many people. Great for walks with your family and dogs. They have bat boxes on trees to attract bats and keep insects out. Great view of the river and the lake in one place. Contains the longest boardwalk in St. Louis.

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    Mary A.

    The looping path is about 1.9 miles long, but you can add an extra tenth of a mile if you head off trail to the Missouri River. It's pretty clear when you need to leave the path to get to the river lookout, worn from many people heading off path. The path is flat, so it would be a great place to put some miles in. The view around doesn't change much, so you aren't going to get a change in scenery. However the number of trees the beavers have chewed up was fascinating! Every direction you look is another stumpy tree trunk or evidence of fresh gnawing. It was absolutely incredible. We didn't see any actual beavers, but we did see potential dens/holes on the bank of the lake. You can also see evidence of flooding if you look closely at the tree trunks. Well, maybe not closely. You've got to look out into the distance and you'll notice the trees are lighter at about eye level, showing the the water was once that high. Again, nature is pretty cool at to what it can overcome. Parking is at one end of the outlet mall. You should see a sign before you even get to the outlet mall. If you pass it, you can always go behind the outlet mall and circle back. The levee trail separates the parking lot from the trail, so head over the levee trail and down the the River's Edge Trail.

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    7 years ago

    One of my favorite parks. Very serene and tons of wildlife! Easy path to walk around the lake - about a 2 mile loop

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    Chesterfield Central Park

    Chesterfield Central Park

    4.6
    (26 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    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.

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    The larger pond.
    The larger pond.
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    Cardinal seen on the trail
    New Ballwin Park

    New Ballwin Park

    4.8
    (5 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    Small park to enjoy the little things…read more This park is extremely well maintained. The tennis and basketball courts look fresh and a new bed of wood chips were added to the children's playground. On the playground littles as young as 1 year old can enjoy a number of different kinds of equipment. They do have a baby and disability friendly swing available. However the entrance into the playground is NOT DISABILITY FRIENDLY. There is a short walking trail but beware of geese and their poo. I saw folks doing some leisurely fishing but not sure on those guidelines. The restrooms were interesting but I was surprised they were less maintained compared to the rest of the park. Dogs are welcome while on leash or on duty as service dogs.

    Our dog loves this park! It's easy to walk to if you live in a nearby neighborhood, as it's located…read moreat a stoplight with a crosswalk. However, if you're driving, there is plenty of parking. They have a little pond that people can fish in, and there are lots of ducks swimming and walking around. They have a playground and a basketball court, which both seem well-kept. There's also a pavilion but I haven't used it so I'm not sure what amenities it has. There's a path around the pond, and while it's a very short loop, it's good for a slow, peaceful wander. There are benches around the path and next to the park under some trees. I'd recommend checking it out if you're looking for a small, chill, clean, quiet park.

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    Child playground
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