River's Edge Park is an amazing place to get a workout in. This beautiful park has both gravel and…read moremulch paths for walking and running. Dogs seem to love this park. The lake has plenty of benches around the perimeter for viewing the scenery or taking a break. There is even a path to the river which makes for good photos. This Summer and Fall were both beautiful at River's Edge. I am looking forward to getting pictures of all four seasons at this park!

signage could have been better for those of us wanting to see the river. A word of caution though…read moreif you have kids or pets the bank is steep and can be slick and the river is unforgiving. Be careful!

(AUGUST 2025) I'd never seen the sunflower fields that my friends post about with their children…read moreand families until recently. It almost seemed unbelievable some of the imagery stemming from these 7,000 acres of natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the heart of scenic Missouri wine county. Once you are off highway 40, it's 50-55mph WINE-dy back roads to get there. Once you get into the turn in, it's a graveled road with a trailhead to the Katy Trail. Do not even think about having a clean car upon entering this place. It will get dirty and dusty. There are also (surprisingly) random humans running in the middle of the narrow driveway leading up to the sunflower field and ending at a boat ramp. I never understood why people never stick to one side of the road while on foot amongst VEHICLES. I find my friend and we exit our vehicles to begin our mini photoshoot in the sunflower fields. I felt like Candy(wo)man as the bees tended to the sunflowers while I freaked out thinking they'd sting me with my bright yellow shirt on and black skirt. It was so blissful to see sooo many beautiful BIG butterflies fly around us. The caterpillars were on like every leaf just hanging out like the Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland. It was nature at its finest. Sunflowers for as far as the eye can see. The sounds of bees (and flies) buzzing about. I tried to relax, and we got a few non-frantic pictures of me. I will wear pants next time and try to relax more. I was invading THEIR space, not the opposite.

4/23/23: Updated this page to accurately reflect the reviews and location…read more WSCA is a Missouri Department of Conservation property left largely in a natural state. Consisting of two interlocking trails, the Lewis and Clark trails can be hiked separately for shorter walks or combined for an 8-mile trek. The trails are moderately strenuous, so good health and physical conditioning are recommended. Both trails descend into deep ravines and ascend to high ridges. Rocks, roots, and ruts make some sections treacherous. If you walk the Clark Trail counter clockwise you'll reach the high bluffs overlooking the Missouri River about 1-1/2 miles--or 30-40 minutes in. It's quite a view and worth the trek.

This wooded boardwalk skirts a nature area, winding part-way around a marshy pond in the…read moresoutheastern section of O'Fallon's large Winghaven subdivision. A sidewalk continues the walk along the marsh. The boardwalk is best found by locating the Air Evac headquarters across the street. It's a wonderful natural teaching area and birdwatching location--especially for ducks and geese. Though not a long boardwalk it's probably a suitable distance for a busy toddler. The walkway above the marsh is in very good shape and safe for children. Though a larger child might climb over the railings it would be virtually impossible for a small child to work through them. There's plenty to see and point out in the marsh, which has a different character throughout the seasons. A gazebo at the western entrance offers a rest spot. Ramps at either end allow wheelchair accessibility. The marsh is maintained by the MO Department of Conservation while the subdivision maintains the boardwalk. This is not an O'Fallon city park; there are no restroom facilities. There is no designated area for parking.

St. Louis and St. Charles has lots of great interconnected trails. I just started cycling this year…read moreand logged over 1,000 miles on nearby trails. The Katy trail is my favorite, but also love the other trails in the area. Dardenne Greenway was a fun ride from Cottleville to St. Charles Community College. Nice to bike off the road with no cars! Great recreational facility!

The name could be changed from Sports Park to Soccer Park as there are no other other sports fields…read moreavailable here. However, there are 12 soccer fields that see plenty of weekend use in season. There are also a couple of picnic pavilions near a nice playground. A paved walking path circles the park. Concessions stands--seldom open--and restrooms are available. O'Fallon's community recreation complex, the Renaud Center, is nearby-- separated from the soccer fields by a couple of par 3 golf courses. Renaud has its own Yelp! page. The Renaud Center is an excellent facility for swimming, basketball, volleyball, fitness, indoor cycling, and community activities. It's open to non-residents as well as residents.

Small, but packed park…read more.. Rock climb. Jungle gym, sand volleyball court, basketball court, fenced-in dog park, level and paved hiking trail and large field for soccer (including goals) are all here to enjoy. Thereis also pavilions, restrooms, and a small cottage. This is what makes St Charles County so great.

Legacy Park is by far my favorite park in the Cottleville area. There is a beautiful lake as well…read moreas large trees and an abundance of wildlife. My husband and I came here to walk our dog over the weekend and we saw a bald eagle! The park had a playground, sand volleyball court and a dog park. If you are looking for somewhere to have a nice walk, this is the place.

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.

Though this park has the usual amenities like ball fields and a playground, its key feature is a…read morelengthy paved path that winds through the Spencer Creek subdivision and connects to other city trails and parks. The flat, 8-mile walking/biking path winds through a forest and along a creek. It's good for all ages and abilities. Mostly shaded in summer it's open in winter from native trees that have shed their leaves. Dog friendly. The path is extended by linking to other paved trails. Its northern point links to the City Centre Trail to City Centre Park on Mexico Road. At the southern point at Willott Road it links to Country Creek Trail to Covenant Park. An eastern spur connects to Alan Oscar Park. A baseball diamond, basketball court, two tennis courts, and football/soccer field cover sports interests in Spencer Creek Park. Two picnic pavilions and a large playground, which includes musical elements, will appeal to families. Restrooms available.

Such a great park with a paved walking path and bigger playground area. There were ponds for people…read moreto catch and release fish. There was a story for little kid to read throughout the walking path at the pond. Overall great way to spent a Saturday evening here with the kids and our dog. There were at least three parking lots and were not busy at all. There were quite a few gnats though in the evening time near the pond area.

I love this neighborhood park. Even on busy day is it doesn't feel crowded. There's parking spread…read moreout throughout the park. They have a nice paved walking trail for people of various physical abilities. There is a large playground for kids to climb on and it's a popular spot. There are several picnic pavilions that you can rent for a private party, or to simply enjoy eating outdoors. There is a nice dog park, and there is a hotline to check if it's open because of muddy conditions.