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...

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.

Another of those nice enough nature spaces in the middle of a small city. There are signs of wear,…read morebut this was clearly a very nice park at one time. I wonder why (in times of tight budget) cities don't solicit volunteers (scouts, civic groups) to do maintenance. The ponds need some work, there are fish but I haven't had any success in three separate trips now. It would be a nice place for a picnic and bird watching- not sure it will stay on my fishing rotation. There is a lovely plaza in honor of children taken too soon.

I am not going to lie. I grew up at this park. I miss the rocket ship playground. It has been…read morereplaced by the modern plastic play equipment that is in every park know. The trail has some steep hills and I have a few issues walking here for right know. I believe the trail is about 1 mile. I will walk here again. I usually walk at the nearest park. I do find this to be one of the prettiest parks in the area.

I was taking part in the Jingle Hike which gets you outside exploring parks in the area. It was a…read morelittle hard to find this place, but what a delight was you do. It is a 1 1/2 mile walk around the wetlands and you get to cross the wetlands on a bridge. You are surrounded by water lilies. Check it out.

This is a beautiful park with several fishing lakes, beautiful grounds and Pavillions…read more Unfortunately the OVER WEIGHT Park Attendant is EXTREMELY rude and on a Power Trip. And comes at people like it's HIS PROPERTY, when he thinks there is a problem. Talking down to GROWN MEN, twice his age!! I recommend visiting this park...as long as you avoid Tiny!

Paved trail. Office available. Open hike areas. Nice easy walking trail. Have a dog park …read more Very accessible from parking lot.

[As of 8 May 2021]…read more Even though it was a slight overcast, I figured we could still weather a nice walk through nature. The wife and I like to get out every so often, away from the hubbub of the cars and feel the breeze of the wind. Silver Creak Nature Preserve did just that. Taking you away from all the noise, you are able to park and walk. If you bring some food, you can even use their provide tables to dine. It is one big loop of a trail with multiple bird and plant identifiers. At a steady pace, it would take about 30-45 minutes to complete. If you have a pupper, they have trash receptacles with available poop bags, if you happen to forget your own. They would be confined to the walking path a majority of the time. There is ample space to run around at the start near the parking lot. Come on out and use those feet to get moving. You'll be glad you got to enjoy this hidden nature walk. fin.

This is an awesome place for walking! No road noises that I've ever heard. Just the birds and…read moreother sounds of critters. The pathway is a combination of asphalt and concrete, so makes for less likelihood of tripping.

Except for two unique features this Ferguson city park is just a so-so spot…read more Situated in a neighborhood adjacent to Florissant Valley Community College, Hudson has an outdoor archery range and a disc golf course. There are two picnic pavilions, a horseshoe pit, and restrooms. I didn't see a playground during a visit. Parking lots are smallish and possibly insufficient for pavilion users. It's a heavily wooded park, so the college and surrounding neighborhood are largely hidden from view.

Everything about this park inspires me and brings me peace and serenity. The fountains, the trees,…read morethe pine alcove. The seasonal plethora of flowers. The "sunken garden", various playgrounds, including a brand new one with things for children with "special sensory needs", many sports accommodations (tennis and basketball courts), an ice rink, a swimming pool/aqua park, skateboarding area, baseball diamonds, walking path all around and throughout. Track, soccer and football stadiums for middle and high school events/games. Something for every one of all seasons and ages, covered picnic areas with tables, benches in every section, band/concert gazebos, painted sculptures carved from old tree stumps. Several schools here too . The maintenance crew is ALWAYS busy beautifying this gem. Very well planned and maintained. Literally my favourite park on the Illinois side of the St Louis metro area. I have so many amazing memories here. I write a new poem almost every visit! Duke bakery not far away (they have ice cream also). SEE WILSON PARK in Granite City, IL! You WON'T be disappointed!!

Glen Carbon (valley of coal) is an old mining community, hence the name "Miner." MP has at least…read morethree pavilions, trees for shade in the summer, and hills for sledding in the winter. It's right next to the lovely Glen Carbon library. Nickel Plate Trail, part of Madison County's extensive system of bike trails, runs along the west edge of the park. In preparation for my wilderness backpacking trips ('04 and '06), it was the turnaround point for my training hikes w/ 45 lb. backpack. Since I live in E'ville, that means the trip outbound was downhill, and, unfortunately, the trip inbound uphill. Miner Park was (and remains) a pleasant place for a water break before the journey home.