We enjoy this park! Several jungle gyms and climbing things for the kids to add variety with…read moredifferent ages, large and open fields for throwing or kicking around a ball, splash pad, a 20-min walk from our house, and generally very clean and well kept. They also have outdoor workout equipment for people to use as well (when there aren't kids trying to play on it). Leashed dogs are allowed as well. The only negative is that the bathrooms are not always open on the weekends.

This is a wonderful park for kids to play on the playground and have fun to splash in the water…read morepad. It was busy yesterday but it can get busy during summer time especially on weekend. There are plenty of parking. You can find some bench to sit if needed. All the kids seems to take turn and played well with each others.

Wow such a hidden park. I drove around this area once in a while and did not see that there is a…read morepark until this time. The kids like to play at this park and ate some Kona ice on this particular day. The playground looks like is a newer playground. The older playground a little bit farther way is blocked off from what I saw. It was great to see the Kona ice truck on this particular day since it was very hot.

We are disappointed that we couldn't find a plaque about the true story of this park. The racial…read moredivide in STL is real.

Nice quiet park, tucked away off of Adie rd. There are two separate pavilions, a playground and…read moreplenty of walking trails/space. Parking is limited to a few spots, but you are able to park along the street.

Great park for a brisk walk. There are two playgrounds here that I saw for those with kids. My dog,…read more Chloe love to smell the yellow tulips here. This park was not busy when I went here yesterday evening. There is plenty of parking.

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.

An urban conservation area that protects several birds of prey. If you are there at sunset, you…read morecan hear an owl family. This is a ten acre park that is leased to Bridgeton Recreation area. A hiking path that is 1 mile goes through the woods and around Gentry Park. Gentry Park includes a water park, fitness center, playground, and the historic Payne Gentry House. The House is open the first Sunday of the month and includes a historic doctor's office.

Nice park located in Historic St.Charles. Plenty of parking nearby. Great for walking, having a…read morepicnic and a little sight seeing. There's plenty of places nearby to grab a bite to eat. The river views are beautiful, and calming!

I came here for an event, it was for the Mo cowbell…read more There were so many different vendors available there was tons of food trucks, such as coffee and ice cream. The park was very clean. It's a huge area right next to the river and it's very beautiful. There's even a hell down by the river. You can sit out to watch the sunset. I highly recommend

Beautiful trail with great access and not crowded in early May. Many birds (including a turkey.)…read moreRent bikes right on the trail in St Charles from the Bike Stop Cafe.

For my thousandth review, I had to pick somewhere special and to me, there's nowhere more special…read morein the state of Missouri than the Katy Trail. My friend and I rode this trail in its entirety; just over 240 total miles of trail spanning Clinton, MO to Machens, MO east to west, and the three and a half days out here were paradise. The trees recently bloomed (mid-May) and formed a shaded tunnel for several miles along the ride. Aside from the occasional rural highway to cross, you'll ride free of cars in peace on this classic rails-to-trail state park. I don't know if it's the constant endorphins from riding, the unique sights and smells of nature, or just the unknown adventure of heading across the state by bike, but this equated to one of my favorite trips I've ever taken in my life. For the next trip, we're taking Amtrak straight to Sedalia so we don't have to get dropped off, plus, who doesn't love traveling by train? I want to break it down day by day below, as well as shout out to some great local spots that we found along the way. But first, trail details if you're planning a trip: It's crushed limestone, which can be dry and dusty some years, or a bit sloshy during others. I have a road bike but opted to take a cross bike for this one with 35 mm tires. While the trail packs down very well and is ridable from nearly any bike, I highly recommend at least 30 mm or wider tires. No need for mountain bike tires, but at least something wide enough to be more comfortable as you log miles. Day 1: We were dropped off at Clinton and had a destination of Boonville; all told it was around 78 miles with a break halfway in Sedalia. The Clinton stretch is a bit boring compared to the rest, with looser gravel and not a ton of scenery. Sedalia was a nice change of pace and we broke from the trail to find Kehde's BBQ in an old MKT train car, along with Ozark Coffee which is by far the best cup of coffee in Sedalia. There's a stretch after Sedalia with no trailheads, no water, no nothing, so plan accordingly. We finished our first day by staying in the historic Hotel Frederick in Boonville, ready to set out and get river views for day 2. Day 2: By far the most epic day. The bluffs as you approach Rocheport are towering and unlike most of Missouri's somewhat limited scenery. The Rocheport tunnel is amazing and you've got to get a photo there, and then shortly after you'll find Meriweather Cafe... the best spot along our trip. Not too far after that is the landing with music, Thai food (Chim's) and scenery. We dodged some thunderstorms in mid-May, but were able to get into our hotel at Jeff City right before the skies opened up. Day 3: Jeff City is not my fav, so we waited out storms and headed through a workmanlike, dodgy part of the trail. It got better as we got further away from Jeff City, and the sun popped out and the trail met the river again. Scenery slowly changes as you approach Hermann, MO, famous for all their wineries and festivals. Crashed at an AirBNB in the middle of nowhere that night, and got up before the sun to finish the trail on the final day. Day 4: My friend and I were up and out by 5:45 a.m. so we could make our train back to KC. Beautiful early morning ride through the country, then into Weldon Spring and a nature preserve just outside St. Louis. This was a beautiful stretch, but it starts to feel more suburban the closer in you get which feels weird after nothing but nature. We made it to St. Charles, took photos with the Lewis & Clark statues, and crushed some food at Bike Stop Cafe. All that was left is a somewhat odd 13 miles of loose track out to Machens, a total map dot. Not sure why the trail goes here, but we had to finish it all so we did it just this once. It would be a much more natural ending, or beginning, to situate in St. Charles as there are tons of places to stay and eat, plus a classic river landing. We got picked up from a scheduled shuttle with Bike Stop Cafe and they took us out to the Kirkwood Amtrak, about 45 minutes away for $80. We hopped aboard the train (only an extra $10 per person for bikes, but they can only accommodate 4 per train so make reservations) and took it back to Union Station back home in KC. This place is a win-win-win: A major win for cyclists/hikers/nature enthusiasts, a win for cars who hate cyclists on the road (c'mon man), and a win for Missouri as it showcases the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the entire US. They take good care of it overall, but I'd love to see some more water stops along the way as you really need to ration it at times. The Katy really is a special place, and whether you set out to do the whole thing, ride a day with friends to a winery/brewery, or take the fam to explore, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Typically when I take trips, I want to get AWAY from the state I live in, but having this one in my back yard makes for an unforgettable trip and one I'm hoping to make into an annual tradition.

We decided to go to the lake. It was serene. It has a very peaceful vibe. People are kayaking,…read more walking and riding bikes. The lake is beautiful. Unfortunately I didn't feel like taking a stroll. Therefore I sat and watch people. There were some interesting people and families.

I come here often. Sometimes for solitude, sometimes to get active with friends. My only issue was…read morethat the restrooms were not available -- likely because it was out of season when I went. Love how BIG it is.. and I can get my steps in with one lap! If you go when it's cold, the portion of the trail not blocked by trees is very cold! Dress warm!