another very small park tucked away on Sulphur Springs Rd at Manchester. The only amenities is some…read morepicnic tables. But is a great little place to escape as you walk along the creek. In the back of the park is a man-made cave that had been the cooling cellar for a brewery that was located here in the 1800s. The locals used to hide in the cave during the Civil War to avoid marauding groups of soldiers.

Very nice path my dog loved it there are some steep hills I'm glad it was a loop the path was clean…read moreand clear it wasn't too busy on a Sunday afternoon

Came here because I saw a Facebook post about it. I love old ruin like places so wanted to come…read morehere. Super easy to find the ruins and get cool photos. Super cool place. Would love to come back and explore more. I bet it looks super cool when it snows here.

We visited Simpson Park for Open Space STL's Paddle After Dark July 2026 fundraising event…read more"supporting conservation and clean water initiatives across our region." This included a 1-hour canoe rental for two from Big Muddy Adventures. I should start by saying that I was impressed that this park is so accessible to St. Louis City and County residents (near 141 and 44). It is well-maintained with a playground, walking paths, bathrooms (clean and well-stocked), a large covered shelter with picnic tables and a lovely lake with kayak/canoe rentals. Fishing is allowed. It was a hot day, but we enjoyed sitting in the shade, canoeing around the little lake and later seeing the sun set over the lake. I would like to return again and walk around the lake with our dog and then perhaps have a picnic on one of the covered picnic tables with a view of the lake.

My mom and I have been coming here for years, and wow it has really really grown (literally)…read more There's a great walking path around the lake, but you can't see it with the growth of the trees/ brush. It's a great distance to get some steps in, and if you want to continue your steps, you can head across Marshall near the water. It's clean, lots of wildlife, and a really lovely spot. I believe they also have the option of renting kayaks to go on the lake. If you're the outdoorsy type, it's worth checking out! Great spot to get together with friends and family.

Great for elementary age and up but not toddlers. Love the options and zip line. Great pavilion.read more

Great trails to walk, run, or bike. Plenty of shade and places to stop and enjoy the nature around…read moreyou.

Beautiful and well-kept neighborhood park with nice trails ranging from easy, gravel-covered path…read moreto a moderate slight climb trail. The tree covered paths are perfect for all weather and the cliff and water view is quite lovely especially in the fall. There is a newer pavilion with a seating area, a bathroom for when nature calls while you're out in nature and a couple of art pieces to admire during your stroll. During our most recent visit a week or two ago, the bathrooms were closed for the season. There is also plenty of parking available. We take our dog here for walks. They have free bags if you've forgotten to bring any. It's a great park neighborhood park!

Whitecliffe Park is one of my favorites around St. Louis has great hiking trails and a lower basin…read morearea with an expansive lake and cave

This small, woodsy park off busy Manchester Road has a picnic pavilion, playground, nature trail,…read moreand seasonally available restrooms. Its signature feature is the veterans memorial at the entrance. Flags honor the nation's military branches. However, without adequate explanation about those branches the memorial could confuse some visitors about what organizations make up the US military. For example, four brick columns in front recognize the US Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. There's no column for the US Coast Guard, which the government's website states is one of the nation's military forces. Behind the columns the Coast Guard is included among the black obelisks for each military service unit. However, there's also an obelisk for the Merchant Marines, which a federal military website expressly says is not a US military branch, nor even a government agency. despite its having. (MMs are part of a civilian/government partnership. The group played an important role in maintaining vibrant ocean shipping lanes during World War II, and had the highest percentage of casualties because of its lightly armored ships.) As with similar military memorials, there's no recognition of the nation's newest branch, the US Space Force, which was formed in 2019.

Fun park with walking trail. Great playground, pool, pickleball and volleyball courts. Concerts in…read morethe summer!

It's a pretty awesome playground. My kids had a lot of fun, and there was hardly anyone there so…read morethe pretty much had it to themselves. They're getting older so rated it a 3/5 stars, however it's really nice so I'm going to overrule and give it a 4/5.

Another great park tucked away…read more A dining pavilion, play grounds and a field with bathroom facilities. But it is rarely busy and great place to just get away.

We've been coming here for years. It's a hidden gem in Kirkwood. Great paved (and hilly) trails…read more Lots of educational stuff for kids. Nice workers. Interactive nature center with plenty of animals. Lots of fun!!

I've been to powder valley a few times and I love that they offer scenic hiking trails that are not…read moretoo far from the city. The trails themselves are completely paved and easily accessible. The trails are 1/5 in difficulty and generally takes about an hour and a half if you walk through all 3 trails, so if you're a hiking enthusiast and looking for a more intermediate/advanced trail you won't find it here. But the trail does offer nice scenery and it's beautiful to walk through during the Fall to see the changing of the leaves.