This is a nice park in the heart of Chesterfield. However, despite being in the heart of…read moreChesterfield (close to the interstate, the amphitheater and library), it was very quiet and hardly anyone was there. We came to see the Sculpture "The Awakening" which is a massive sculpture of a giant who is struggling to get out of the ground. It's not a single sculpture but five separate sculptures that make up "The Awakening". Great park to visit - not only for the sculpture but for some peace and quiet.

My husband and I came here when we came to St. Louis last week initially because I wanted to see…read more"The Awakening" sculpture, but overall, we loved it for many other reasons, as well! When we first got here, we noticed the park is in a pretty secluded area, and not many people were around unless they were going to the library that is connected to the parking lot. There are so many different parts of this park, including "The Awakening" sculpture, an amphitheater, a walking trail with a waterfront, and a Veterans memorial. The park was very clean, and we loved everything we experienced. The sculpture was so cool and is basically a steel man broken up into different separated body parts, who looks like he is trying to free himself from the ground. It's unbelievable how big this is in person, and we loved it. The Veterans Memorial was gorgeous and included significant quotes, a fountain, and American flags with every branch of the military included. The waterfront and trails were gorgeous, and we saw many HUGE ducks, cardinals, and wildlife. We loved the isolated walking trail because it had such beautiful views. Homes are being built around there, too, and the water would be such a gorgeous view to have every day from a home window. We weren't able to go to the amphitheater because they were getting ready for a summer night free concert event, but when we left, many people were gathering to go to the event. You can bring your own beer as long as it's in a can, so that's awesome and unlike many other public areas! Overall, if I lived in St. Louis, I could see myself regularly coming to this park and the surrounding area often. It's definitely a tranquil place where you can be one with nature and enjoy the views and entertainment.

Weldon Springs City Park is a little gem hidden in Weldon Springs with nice walking trail around a…read morepond, some ball fields, plenty of picnic tables and pavilions, and a large playground with some shaded spots. The playground has lots of swings and two large climbing areas. It's easy to get the stroller onto the playground and walk around, even in the woodchips. We can't wait to go back to play!

Great local family park behind Weldon Spring City Hall!! Great place to play, run, and enjoy…read morefamily! Nice Fourth of July celebration!

River's Edge Park is an amazing place to get a workout in. This beautiful park has both gravel and…read moremulch paths for walking and running. Dogs seem to love this park. The lake has plenty of benches around the perimeter for viewing the scenery or taking a break. There is even a path to the river which makes for good photos. This Summer and Fall were both beautiful at River's Edge. I am looking forward to getting pictures of all four seasons at this park!

signage could have been better for those of us wanting to see the river. A word of caution though…read moreif you have kids or pets the bank is steep and can be slick and the river is unforgiving. Be careful!

Small, but packed park…read more.. Rock climb. Jungle gym, sand volleyball court, basketball court, fenced-in dog park, level and paved hiking trail and large field for soccer (including goals) are all here to enjoy. Thereis also pavilions, restrooms, and a small cottage. This is what makes St Charles County so great.

Legacy Park is by far my favorite park in the Cottleville area. There is a beautiful lake as well…read moreas large trees and an abundance of wildlife. My husband and I came here to walk our dog over the weekend and we saw a bald eagle! The park had a playground, sand volleyball court and a dog park. If you are looking for somewhere to have a nice walk, this is the place.

Great hiking and bike riding location. Lots of trees and near Katy trail! Love this place!read more

(AUGUST 2025) I'd never seen the sunflower fields that my friends post about with their children…read moreand families until recently. It almost seemed unbelievable some of the imagery stemming from these 7,000 acres of natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the heart of scenic Missouri wine county. Once you are off highway 40, it's 50-55mph WINE-dy back roads to get there. Once you get into the turn in, it's a graveled road with a trailhead to the Katy Trail. Do not even think about having a clean car upon entering this place. It will get dirty and dusty. There are also (surprisingly) random humans running in the middle of the narrow driveway leading up to the sunflower field and ending at a boat ramp. I never understood why people never stick to one side of the road while on foot amongst VEHICLES. I find my friend and we exit our vehicles to begin our mini photoshoot in the sunflower fields. I felt like Candy(wo)man as the bees tended to the sunflowers while I freaked out thinking they'd sting me with my bright yellow shirt on and black skirt. It was so blissful to see sooo many beautiful BIG butterflies fly around us. The caterpillars were on like every leaf just hanging out like the Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland. It was nature at its finest. Sunflowers for as far as the eye can see. The sounds of bees (and flies) buzzing about. I tried to relax, and we got a few non-frantic pictures of me. I will wear pants next time and try to relax more. I was invading THEIR space, not the opposite.

This wooded boardwalk skirts a nature area, winding part-way around a marshy pond in the…read moresoutheastern section of O'Fallon's large Winghaven subdivision. A sidewalk continues the walk along the marsh. The boardwalk is best found by locating the Air Evac headquarters across the street. It's a wonderful natural teaching area and birdwatching location--especially for ducks and geese. Though not a long boardwalk it's probably a suitable distance for a busy toddler. The walkway above the marsh is in very good shape and safe for children. Though a larger child might climb over the railings it would be virtually impossible for a small child to work through them. There's plenty to see and point out in the marsh, which has a different character throughout the seasons. A gazebo at the western entrance offers a rest spot. Ramps at either end allow wheelchair accessibility. The marsh is maintained by the MO Department of Conservation while the subdivision maintains the boardwalk. This is not an O'Fallon city park; there are no restroom facilities. There is no designated area for parking.

This place is big. Has several like that you could go fishing at. I would recommend catch and…read morerelease the fish since I don't know how safe it would be to consume those fish. For those that like nature, it is quite a nice place to go to in order to enjoy nature.

Beautiful nature area right in St. Charles County! Plenty of lakes in which to fish, and many…read moretrails on which to walk/hike! This is part of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Enjoy the beauty of our area on any day, in any season!

One of the coolest things to do in Weldon Spring is hopping on a bike and exploring the trails that…read moreconnect you with some of the conservation and park land in the area. This trail threads thru Weldon Spring conservation area, Missouri Research Park and connects you to the Katy Trail. If you don't bike, walk!

Such a great park with a paved walking path and bigger playground area. There were ponds for people…read moreto catch and release fish. There was a story for little kid to read throughout the walking path at the pond. Overall great way to spent a Saturday evening here with the kids and our dog. There were at least three parking lots and were not busy at all. There were quite a few gnats though in the evening time near the pond area.

I really enjoy the park itself and feel like it has a lot for the kids to do and it's very large…read more There's a large walking trail, a pond, and so many kids activities. The dog park portion, however, is hit or miss if it's open or closed, which is frustrating, especially if you don't live close by and have to drive all the way over just to see the sign that says closed. For example super not super hot. Just a nice day and of course it's closed which is really aggravating. I would try to go to. It's typically for your dogs instead of making the trek over.

The name could be changed from Sports Park to Soccer Park as there are no other other sports fields…read moreavailable here. However, there are 12 soccer fields that see plenty of weekend use in season. There are also a couple of picnic pavilions near a nice playground. A paved walking path circles the park. Concessions stands--seldom open--and restrooms are available. O'Fallon's community recreation complex, the Renaud Center, is nearby-- separated from the soccer fields by a couple of par 3 golf courses. Renaud has its own Yelp! page. The Renaud Center is an excellent facility for swimming, basketball, volleyball, fitness, indoor cycling, and community activities. It's open to non-residents as well as residents.