I've walked past this small park dozens of times and always thought it was a patio area for the…read moreLewis & Clark restaurant that borders it. Usually, it's full. With waiting diners and other visitors milling about I guess I never noticed this sign posted up against the back wall. A couple of benches and a bike rack are the only amenities in this spot, which is less than 1/4 acre. It is mostly shaded, and makes a nice waiting area or place to people watch.

When evaluating parks I try to determine a park's purpose, then consider how well it accomplishes…read morethat purpose. A conservation area, for example, has a different purpose than a neighborhood park. The problem with tiny Trailwoods is I don't know what it's supposed to be. It's essentially an asphalt path that circumvents a small pond on its short way from Southwinds Drive to Spanish Trail Drive in the same neighborhood. You could walk the distance of the flat path in under five minutes. So, it doesn't really satisfy a fitness need. There's no playground or ball field, nor other amenities beyond a couple of benches. It's mighty small to be a nature area but the St. Peter's website describes Trailwoods as a relaxing spot among mature trees to watch wildlife, which I presume would be squirrels and birds. If it's a nature area I suppose it meets the qualifications--but barely. It's more like leftover land unfit for the adjoining yards. Parking is on neighborhood streets on Southwinds or Spanish Trail.

3.5/5 Immediately…read moreafter checking into the Seventh Avenue Embassy Suites, we explored the surround streets in the heart of the Saint Louis Business District. One of the first sights we beheld was the Old Post Office Plaza. It would become a familiar sight throughout our seven day stay in the Lou. The Old Post Office Plaza is a 30,000 square foot plaza that is immediately north of the Old Post Office between Eighth and Ninth Streets. In the heart of downtown it is in the shadow of the Robert's Orpheun Theater, historic buildings, Sauce on the Side restaurant, and hotels. This is neat little park slash plaza that brings all types of people together. It is a place for locals and tourists to relax, delight in an urban picnic, appreciate public art, and take in an event such as an outdoor movie. In reality the Old Post Office Plaza is relatively new (the Old Post Office is a different story). In the mid 1990s, there was concern over the Central Business District (CBD). The vacancies with less activity was a cause of alarm. Through imagination and planning both the business community and citizens came together to alleviate this concerning condition of the CBD. One of the projects was transforming a blighted parking lot north of the Old Post Office. On April 3, 2009 the Old Post Office Plaza came to life. On what was once a blighted parking lot is now an attractive public space adorned with an interesting urban design and amenities. Terraced steps overlook a bronze sculpture-adorned water basin. An island of towering hawthornes created a sense of nature. Tall wing-lights that float over the park, decorate it by day then illuminate it at night. A three story waterfall provides visual candy. Bordering Eighth Street, a mature grove of trees provides relief from the sun. In the center of the park, there is ample space for events. Everyday could be an event seeing the pulse of the city from an umbrella-blanketed table. From the time that I spent here, the greatest attraction of the plaza (or park) is its obvious celebration of the Old Post Office. This is a historic building that dates back to 1874. The architect that designed it, Alfred B. Mullet was inspired by the Grand Architecture of Paris in the mid 1800s. It is a rare example of the Second Empire style that was common after the Civil War. A historical note I want to pass on is that when it opened in 1884, it was a main distribution center to and from all destinations west. Throughout the year, it served several uses including the Federal 8th Circuit Court. In the mind of the Visitor like myself, this was a prime spot to snap pictures. I'd stand on the terraced steps not to capture a movie playing on a wall but to capture a historic landmark that has been playing across the street since 1884. While it was evident to me that it celebrates the Old Post Office, it was indistinct that it also celebrates Greek mythology. There is a want for signing telling the Visitor that it is based on the Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus. I had zero idea when we sat there that the trees that provided shade over the benches by Eigth Street resembled a labyrinth. I had zero idea that the center was supposed to resemble the Island of Thorns. However, I did have a serious idea that the bronze sculpture by the water basin is awesome. Here there was a sign informing the public that this is "The Torso of Icaro" by Igor Mitoraj. And here was another grand spot to take pictures. All I can say is, "Wow! They tore down a parking lot and built a mini paradise. However, I can say even more. Regardless of how nice Old Post Office Square is, a short walk leads to the even nicer Keiner Plaza and City Garden. Essentially Old Post Office Plaza is a stop on what I call "The Downtown Saint Louis Park and Plaza Trail."

I've been spending quite a bit of time this summer at Old Post Office Plaza - such a great spot…read moredowntown! If you haven't been there yet, it's located at Locust and 9th, right by Culinaria ad (duh!) the restored Post Office, which is now office space. So far, I've been down here for the Thursday night Farmers' Market as well as a few evening concerts. Both activities were free, too! This is also a cute little area to grab a bite to eat, either at Culinaria or another downtown restaurant, and have an urban picnic. There is plenty of seating as well as a fountain and pretty statue to admire. It's not nearly as crowded at CityGarden but equally as cool. If you haven't had a chance to discover it yet or didn't know it existed, definitely check out Post Office Plaza downtown. Tres cool!

This small (two acre) city park offers mostly a neighborhood playground crammed between apartments…read more The unfenced play area is convenient to the small parking lot. There's also a zip line as another feature. Canterway has no bathrooms.

A small but nice neighborhood park with a playground, children's climbing structures, and picnic…read moregazebo. It's fenced, which adds security for small children. No restrooms. Street parking.

This peaceful, little park is one of Kirkwood's secret gems. It's within walking distance of…read moreeverything downtown, yet tucked away in historic, Kirkwood homes, so it's rarely busy.

Music in the park series . Great day date with hubby!! Weather great . Chaz 45 Band . Great music…read morewith old school and new school combination. Good food trucks available, I tried Tuk Tuk Thai. (Pearl Cafe food truck) King Rama chicken w/ peppers and onions. Absolutely delicious to my tummy.

With a washed out sign on Howdershell Road and a driveway that looks like it's for a firehouse,…read moreit's easy to miss this park. Look for it back off the road and behind the fire station. This community park has several nice amenities. Well maintained ball fields, lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds for different ages, a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, restrooms (which lack stall doors), and a shady asphalt walking path are some of the things to enjoy. A unique feature is the "ninja" style fitness course.

Township Park is a wonderful park to take kids and family to for a beautiful day out! There is…read moreplenty of space to run and place plus they have lots of play ground equipment to keep everyone busy! I don't like you can't bring pets, but I do understand to a point also. It's a great community park!

The best park for kids I've ever seen. Someone posted a bad review saying there weren't any…read moreswings, but I saw lots of swings! My little guy loves going to this park! It's a true gem for this area. Also, there is lots of area to play ball, throw a frisbee or fly a kite! It's fun to take a blanket and have a picnic in the grass, but there are lots of picnic tables too.

Not very much to see here. It is sort of an urban park but with a bit of nature mixed in. On one…read moreside, the Anheuser-Busch brewery buildings, and on the other, the United States Arsenal grounds (now an active U.S. Air Force facility). Parking is free, but be careful where you park...apparently balls can come toward your window. Most people usually come here for softball games or practice (there are two ball fields), soccer, kite-flying and dog-walking. There is an asphalt trail, which to some people is probably not long enough. Restrooms are available (though they are locked most of the time...), as well as a fountain (well, supposedly...I've never seen it run before). For those wondering about the history of the park, it is named after Union Civil War General Nathaniel Lyon, the first general to be killed in the American Civil War. He is buried in his home state Connecticut, but a statue of him as well as a monument are at Lyon Park. The park was created in 1869 under the condition that the city would a monument be created for Lyon. That monument was dedicated in 1874. Though not open to the public, the Arsenal grounds contain buildings that were used during the Civil War. So historically, there's some cool information about Lyon Park. But otherwise, this is usually a chill-spot for people who live nearby or who work at Anheuser-Busch InBev.

The softball fields have hills in the outfield, there are no fences, and lightpoles come into play…read more Play in a league on these fields at your own risk.