I will admit, the negative reviews made me a little apprehensive to book a trail ride here but I am…read moreso glad I did. While I sympathize with those whose experiences were different than mine, I encourage others to ignore the reviews, book a ride and make up your own mind. For us, the distance from downtown St. Louis to here was great and I would have no problem coming here often. The second half of the drive has a scenic view of the river and is worth the commute in itself. I loved how quiet and peaceful the location is even with all of the restaurants etc nearby. Unlike another reviewer, we had absolutely no issue finding the stables using Apple Maps. The stables are located right off of the main road and easy to spot ahead of your turn. We were told to arrive 30 mins or so before our scheduled ride and were greeted warmly by the owner and his incredibly friendly cat. We felt comfortable and any anxiety from bad reviews melted away instantly. The owner and our trail guide were patient with us newbies...answering all of our questions and making sure we were comfortable before we set off. The horses are well cared for and docile. Phones are not allowed while riding but the owner kindly offered to take any photos we wanted before and after our ride. This small gesture made our day and I love having those photos to look back on. The trail was beautiful and the horses handled it with ease. The only issue we encountered had absolutely nothing to do with the company/staff but nature being nature. The horse flies were intense and if you're anything like me, you may want to schedule your ride during months where they aren't so bad. However, weeks later, I am still so impressed with and in awe of how my horse and our trail guide handled the seemingly endless freak outs I had every time a horse fly appeared. At times I was on the verge of tears, in full panic mode, screeching, dodging bites, recklessly moving from side to side and yet my horse remained calm and collected. I know it had to have been annoying to listen to and witness but our trail guide told stories and jokes to calm me down, he got many of the flies away from me and my horse and made the whole ride a positive experience in spite of those darn flies. 100% would come here again. Please give this place a chance and support these wonderful horses!

I regret having to write this review, but I feel compelled to share my experience to help others…read moreavoid the disappointment my family faced. We booked a horseback riding trip for three on Saturday, June 1, 2024. On the morning of our ride, Aaron, the manager, called to inform us that the trip was cancelled due to poor trail conditions following a rainy week. I understood and agreed that riding would be unwise under those conditions. Aaron asked if we would like to reschedule, and despite living more than two hours away from the stables, we initially agreed. However, we did not reschedule immediately because we were unsure when we could return to Grafton. Their cancellation policy clearly states there are no refunds if guests cancel within two weeks of the reservation. Two days later, on Monday morning, I called the stables to request a refund, realizing that a trip to Grafton would not be feasible in the foreseeable future. Aaron informed me that a refund was not possible because I had not requested it during his initial call about the cancellation. I found this policy confusing and unreasonable. The company cancelled the trip, not us, and since we did not reschedule at the time, the two-week cancellation policy should not apply. There is no mention of this specific scenario on their website or in their fine print. Despite numerous conversations with Aaron over the past three and a half weeks, I have not received a refund of $165 for a trip that will not happen. Each time, I was promised a call from the owner, which never materialized. Even if we could reschedule, I would be hesitant to put my family's well-being in the hands of someone who has demonstrated a lack of patience, responsibility, and effort to resolve the issue. This is the first review I have ever written, but after giving the management of Pere Marquette Riding Stables ample time to rectify the situation, I feel compelled to warn others. Aaron informed me just 15 minutes ago that the owner would not be calling me back or issuing a refund and then hung up the phone. While I'm sure the horses are great and the trails are beautiful, I strongly recommend considering other options and working with a business that values its customers. I also wish we had read other reviews before booking, as it appears we are not the first to encounter such issues with this company.

We were at the park during a triathlon expo on a day with a heat advisory, and I was honestly blown…read moreaway by the kindness and thoughtfulness of the park staff. They came around with a cooler full of popsicles, handing them out to everyone to help keep us cool such an unexpected and appreciated gesture! The park itself is very well-kept and inviting. They even had chalk out for the kids to draw with, as well as a giant Jenga set for them to play. It's rare to see that level of care and community spirit, and it made such a positive impression. Huge thanks to the park crew for going above and beyond you can tell they truly care about the people who visit.

Such a lovely oasis in suburbia that has a nice sized lake to enjoy. There are ducks and Canadian…read moregeese on the property. There are picnic pavilions and especially a large one with permanent bathrooms. There is archery and I believe a members-only Dog Park. In the summer they have the St. Louis Shakespeare actors, do a one night performance, and on some Friday nights they host concerts with top local talent.

We had a great time at Raging Rivers WaterPark. It was extremely hot the day we went, so the long…read morelines for the waterslides were expected. Even with the wait, the slides were a lot of fun. We especially enjoyed floating around the lazy river and cooling off in the wave pool. The food was also reasonably priced, which was a nice surprise for a water park. Overall, it was a fun day, and we'd definitely come back.

I normally enjoy supporting local businesses, we have been season pass holders for years, but…read moreunfortunately our experience at Raging Rivers on June 20, 2026, was very disappointing. We ordered a pizza and waited over 45 minutes, only to receive one that wasn't fully cooked. We took it back, and they remade it, but the second pizza had the exact same problem. When we spoke with the manager, instead of taking responsibility or trying to make the situation right, he continued making excuses for what had happened. We left without any resolution. What made the experience even more frustrating was that my nephew had the same issue with his pizza. When he spoke with the same manager, he was given $80 in vouchers, while we received nothing for the exact same problem. The inconsistent treatment of customers was disappointing and unfair. I also witnessed something that was very upsetting. One employee publicly degraded another employee in front of numerous guests. The employees working the food stand were clearly working incredibly hard and doing the best they could under what appeared to be a very stressful situation. They deserved support from management, not criticism in front of customers. I understand that busy days happen and mistakes can be made. However, what stood out wasn't the mistake--it was how it was handled. Good leadership means taking responsibility, supporting your staff, and treating all customers fairly. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience.

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!

Fireworks again...yay!…read more Music by Real Rock Revival band. Food trucks , porta potties were clean. Parking was plentiful. Very safe and secure with plenty of police officers making rounds. Band was just ok but firework show was spectacular. Loud, colorful and plenty of shapes and designs formed.

Fun place to go ice skating. It's outdoors but covered. $5 for adults $4 for kids. We don't live…read morehere though. It's cheaper. $3 for adults. $2 for kids. There are small lockers for rent for 25¢. Clean restrooms. During St. Louis's Covid rules the ice rink hasn't lost any of its charm. You can still go inside to warm up. Use the restroom. Get your rental skates. Use lockers etc. they accept cash or cards here as well. They handled the situation much better than Steinberg in Forest Park in my opinion.

Nice long bike/walking trail but a lot of it is exposed with no shade. There is some shade on the…read moreback side if the lake. It is fun to listen to live music when the weather is nice. Great place to picnic, Fun to kayak! There is also a nearby blue way for kayaking in the back of the park.

There are only two reasons for this small, 8 acre park: RV camping and Mississippi River access…read more RV pads include electricity. A dump station is available. The boat ramp serves boaters. Aside from portable toilets that's it for amenities. There's no on-site staff. RV reservations are made online. This park is also the endpoint for the Dardenne Creek Blueway, which partially opened July 2022. The eventual 19-mile river trail will snake through the county. Kayaks can be rented online and picked up here.

Best Public park! Located behind the Public Safety building. Has a splash pad and concession stand…read morealong with plenty of spots to picnic.

This Park & Splash pad just opened this summer and I finally got around to taking my little guy up…read morethere to play. What a fantastic place! It has the most awesome splash pad! I love the design and colors! Its very whimsical and fun! He had a great time playing in the water. There are plenty of pavilions for picnics or to just stay out of the sun. Across from the pad is a play area with wonderful equipment for the kiddies to play on. This place also has a concession stand so you can get something to snack on or drink. This park also has restrooms by the concession stand. We used the family one to get him changed into his swim trunks. Everything is well thought out and perfectly executed! What a great addition to Edwardsville. I know we will be going back many times to enjoy this wonderful place.

My eleven year old enjoyed his birthday party at Gateway Paintball Park. However, I was…read moredisappointed that our party's referee packed the gun hoppers to the gills after each battle which meant that we were out of ammo only halfway into our playtime and forced to purchase more ammo at $65 per box. The price we paid for the party would have been fair if the entire playtime were covered, but I was very frustrated at being caught off guard with this additional cost last minute. So my recommendation is to tell your ref to be conservative with the ammo or plan on purchasing at least one more box of ammo (at minimum).

Awesome place to do team building or celebrate an occasion. Just went here for my 25th with 9 other…read morefriends and it was some of the most fun we've had in a while. Place was organized, staff was friendly, and they were a big proponent of safety. Definitely recommend getting the group reservation as everything is set up when you get there- pavilion, guns, personal ref, equipment, and barbecue needs all provided for. Gabe, our ref, knew his stuff as well as did the other staff members to make the experience enjoyable even for new players. Only thing I will say is some of the guns jammed and spit out multiple paintballs on occasion instead of shooting, but it didn't ruin anything and is expected with older and rented equipment. Looking forward to coming back here again soon.