Though it sits on Lucas and Hunt Road there's no access to Lions Park from the busy street. Instead…read moreyou have to turn onto Hord Avenue, then Blewitt and wind through a subdivision to find it. Also, you can't see the park from L&H because the terrain drops drastically from the road to the park, and heavy tree cover separates road and park. (That helps dampen traffic noise and make a more serene setting.) It's a very nice and well kept community park that was renovated and updated in 2018. Lions sprawls across a couple of acres but the city of Jennings makes good use of the space. There are multiple playgrounds situated on different ends, picnic tables and a few shelters scattered throughout, and a large picnic pavilion with restrooms situated in the middle. A basketball court and horseshoe pits are other amenities.

This is such a beautiful park. I lived in this area previously and never realized that this gem…read moreexisted in my neighborhood! It wasn't until I moved back! Even then, I didn't realized how huge it is! I think I counted 6 Pavillions and 2 restrooms and 1 porter potty. There's also multiple playareas located next to a pavilion. Huge fields and multiple courts. I would definitely host a kids birthday party here. Whether you are looking for walking trail, getting married or any event, this place should definitely be considered!

Beautiful park . I haven't been here in a while so I decided to come back to see the updated…read morechanges. Private parking, maintenance team always out up keeping the property. New restrooms, new playground, beautiful waters and pickleball court. I will definitely start pickleball games soon. Dog walking, bicycle riding, playing frisbee, great ppl watching. I always enjoy my time here .

Attended a Hop Hop party for community love. This park has ample parking . Playground fun ,…read moreswimming hurricane bay and located next to Florissant library. This event had food trucks , bubble truck , graffiti wall and DJ booth. I really enjoyed this event. Great weather and violence free .

Bangert is an older park in the city's system but offers a number of amenities that make it good…read morefor various age groups and activities. There are restrooms, two picnic pavilions, sand volleyball and tennis/pickleball courts, an aquatics center (outdoor swimming pool and water attractions), and horseshoe pits. Of course, a playground, too, for the youngsters. Kids of any age will enjoy the World War II era army tank near the park entrance.

If you know me, you know I'm fascinated by everyday historic landmarks. I prefer the places people…read moredon't always think about - like the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. So, fun facts. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is part of the even more historic Route 66. It also helps to connect Missouri and Illinois (and yes, you can walk it - or wheel it in my case). Built in 1929, the bridge features a 30-degree turn halfway across the mile-long bridge. While today this area is very passable by ships, in 1929 a "chain of rocks" (a 17-mile shoal) made passage difficult. Originally designed to go straight across, riverboat men protested because the bridge itself would have created an additional obstacle. Essentially, it had to "bend" for the sake of safe passage. The bridge cost twice its original estimate ($2.5 million), but it was built as a "destination" from the beginning. The Missouri side had a park; the Illinois side had 400 elm trees. There was even an amusement park. Also, during World War II the red sections were painted green so it would be less visible from air. The bridge closed in terms of official function in 1968 - a new Chain of Rocks Bridge opened in 1967 and includes Interstate 270. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge was nearly destroyed in 1967. For several years, that seemed likely. In 1980 (another fun fact), John Carpenter used the bridge in Escape From New York). Obviously, the bridge has been restored to some fame. It's now part of the Route 66 Bikeway (as of 1999), and in 2006 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. I'm considering a Route 66 Tenderness Tour (or at least part of the 2,000+ mile highway). This bridge may become part of that, so I'm thrilled I got the chance to check it out. The pathway for biking/wheeling is nicely done, easy to maneuver, and stunning in beauty (though it was an admittedly beautiful day when I was on the bridge). The bridge offers connections to the MCT Confluence Trail, Mississippi River Trail (Isn't it weird? I've been out of school 30+ years and I still sing the Mississippi song when I spell it), and the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. There's free parking on the Illinois side at the bridge entrance and also at North Riverfront Park. The Missouri side has a park with a pavilion, native habitats, an event lawn, and a gated parking lot (the event space opened in 2024). The bridge, no longer used by vehicles, is open daily for bikers/pedestrians (and wheelchairs).

This old bridge is an awesome piece of Americana history. It is about a 1 mile walk to get across…read morethe bridge. There are 2 castle looking buildings in the ole Mississippi that use to be the water source for the city of St Louis. I would recommend parking on the Missouri side as it has be recently redone. Nice parking lot with picnic tables and overhead protection from the sun. No running water but there are 2 porta potties under an awning. The Illinois side is not as pleasant.

What a large park! I feel like you couldn't run out of room here. I loved the scenery around the…read morepond and the open fields to let my dog just run. So many options for kids to play as well as adults to host parties.

This is a spacious park with at least two playgrounds for kids. It has a "lake" for fishing…read more Despite having quite a lot more people come here, this park is well maintained. There are plenty of parking spaces. My dog Chloe likes it here. The walking trail is great for walking to see the playground and around the lake.

Great place to take the kids to learn about nature…read more I took my daughter here for the first time this year. I was not sure what to expect, but I actually had a great time. They had a bunch of things setup for the kids to play with and sensory experiences for them. I like the museum part of it even though it was small my daughter had a blast looking at all the animals that they had rescued from the surrounding areas. we went on a nature walk and got to see allot of really cool plants and a cabin that was move to the property from the Bellefontaine area, I think they said it was well over 100 years old. I will definitely be back with my daughter and our future children.

This is mostly a wide open community green space with a playground and a soccer field most people…read morecan't use (it's only available for rent). There's also a short paved path. The adjacent James F. Eagan Center has a rec complex with ice skating rink, gym, theater, indoor swimming pool, and community rooms. The playground is smallish, has a natural wood chip surface, and Is a short hike from the parking lot. Swings are closer. No benches are nearby. I saw no picnic facilities nor restrooms A McDonnell Douglas F-101 fighter jet in the middle of the park is a focal feature and veterans' memorial.

Good open area and easy to walk to from our house…read more Ends up being 2 miles there and back. Can't wait to run around this park with my Daughter when she get older.

The entrance sign says Dunegant Park and Disc Golf Course, emphasizing one of the park's main…read morefeatures. However there are also five ball fields, tennis courts, two playgrounds, and even a handball court here. Two picnic pavilions are rentable and contain BBQ pits. Restrooms are open seasonally. Another feature is simply the open green space. There's a lot of it--and some woods--across the park's 50-plus acres.