Be prepared for a 5+ mile drive off Highway 67 to find this state park literally at the end of the…read moreroad. Also, over 4 miles of the road is on gravel. Once at Jones Confluence Point SP you have a 10-minute walk on dirt and concrete paths to the point where the Mississippi and Missouri rivers meet. The feature here is the meeting of the waters: When the Mississippi is clear you can easily see the much muddier Missouri pushing its way far into the Mississippi's current. At the point three placards describe the rivers and the Native Americans who once lived nearby. Signs in the small pavilion (which lacks a table or seating) describe related area history. Outhouses are the only other amenities.

I visited here a couple of weeks ago and am still thinking about it. We stood on a point of land…read moreand watched the huge Missouri and Mississippi Rivers ripple together a few feet away. If you visit the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower on the Illinois side of the Mississippi do circle around and visit Jones Confluence Point State Park in St. Charles County, Missouri, too. One of the things I appreciated about the park was that it had been cared for but not overdeveloped. We drove a winding gravel road through flat bottomlands and fields, ending at a small parking area, interpretive kiosk and restrooms. Then we leashed up our dog and hiked about a third of a mile through the woods to the confluence point. The first bit of trail is paved; the rest is well-marked dirt/gravel. At the end of the path is a *very tall* pole marking the high point of the 1993 flood - we couldn't believe there could have been that much water. A low monument explains how the two rivers come together. It was all very low key, and *awesome*. We thought about the history of the area and how many travelers through the centuries had stood there. On the drive back to the highway we saw a bald eagle circling overhead.

This Shiloh park is a well maintained green space on the northern side of the city. Four ball…read morefields are immaculate. Picnic tables throughout the park include some with shelters. One picnic pavilion is next to the restrooms and the men's was little better than a port-a-potty aesthetically. It was an exception to the park's cleanliness. A playground is for all ages. The park connects to a local asphalt bike path.

Clean, secluded, and easy parking. I didn't even know the park was here. It's behind a neighborhood…read moreand the is a large park on the main street so if you want something a little more quiet this is great. Definitely picnic level park!

Great service! We rented a couple of e-bikes for about an hour and toured the local trails - the…read moreNickle/Goshen/Heritage triangle took about an hour and was very scenic and serene. There were lots of shaded areas from the wonderful trees that arched over the pathway, and we saw Cardinals and Blue Jays as we crossed old wooden bridges and rode along streams. The friendly staff made sure the bikes and trails we took were perfectly suited for our needs!

What a find! Had a flat on the Madison County trail today & found this place with the most…read moregracious, helpful and knowledgeable owners. Helped us fix the tire & got us back on the trail --fitting us in on a very busy day with a smile. Good selection of bikes and priced fair. Would definitely recommend if you are in the neighborhood.

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.

In Alton visiting a friend and we wanted to get outside and enjoy the day. She took me to this park…read morefor the amazing view. This park is located in a higher altitude to the places around and that affords an amazing view over the river. There is a steep set of stairs on one side or gradual slope to walk up on the other (also making it more accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, etc). There is a nice Gazebo with benches for weddings and events. My friend advised that the Alton Orchestra plays at the gazebo in the summertime. There was also a walking trail and nice views on the lower side of the park. I give it a 4/5 as there is no equipment or play area for the youngsters. Also there was a large construction area where it appears there was a landslide type situation. The city is addressing it and has the whole area sectioned off for the protection of guests. Overall I would recommend this area for a stroll, a view and maybe a picnic. Would also be a great wedding/event spot with the gazebo.

I came here today to check out a new park with my friend along the way to the state park, and I…read morefound this quaint city park with a great view of the Mississippi River overlooking St. Charles, MO. I played catch and fetch with my dog, and he got to run around the upper part of the park off-leash. (I recommend not doing the off-leash with your dog if they are not trained for recalls). I sat at the bench overlooking the river for 30-40 minutes, just enjoying the view and how the weather was also perfect for the park. This park will be one of my go-to whenever I revisit Alton, IL.

We did a one night stay in O'fallon for a family event with our toddler. This park was a PERFECT…read moreway to get out some energy before heading back on the road home. Plenty of options for younger kiddos and older kids alike. Well kept- someone was there cleaning the park early on a Sunday morning. Lots of picnic tables as well!

The park is always clean and has tons of greenery. The grass is always well maintained. It has…read morebaseball & softball fields, sand volleyball courts, small skate park, basketball courts, a large closed off children's play area and plenty of clean restrooms spread out throughout the park. The old train on site is super cool and interesting. Plenty of pavilions to rent out for events. They even have a disc golf course that spans in the entire park. The paved walking path goes around the entire park as well and always has people running or walking their dogs. This is a great small town park.

This is a great park for just about anything you want from a park. Some moderate trails for a hike…read moreor some friendlier walking on paved areas. Nice shelters and playground area. Easy access from the road. Has open and close

A gem of a park. Scenic, rolling hills, a few hikes to choose from, an old log cabin and an off…read moreleash section all combine for an enjoyable experience for all members of the family. Clean bathrooms and a variety of picnic tables. Lovely place to spend the afternoon.