Private trail…read more.. Yes, I know it sounds strange but it really is a semi-private trail for residents only. Nonetheless, many nonresidents make great use of this beautiful trail (including yours truly). Gorgeous, tranquil path. Perfect for walking, running, chilling, people watching, sky gazing, meditating, picture taking & whatnot. Short trail but excellent segway to Chesterfield Central Park. #iWillwhatiWant, ~Christy

I just recently discovered this little gem of a trail after walking the trail around Chesterfield…read moreCentral Park. It's a beautiful 1.5 mile walk!

Busy park and trails. Hiking for all levels. We make several trips a year from the Western burbs.read more

Nice views - would probably be prettier in the Spring or Fall when leaves are back! We hiked part…read moreof the Riverscene trail last weekend. Bits of the path were covered in debris from recent storms / walled off. Went on a Saturday afternoon. Lots of families hiking and also lots of bikers but not crowded.

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.

I came here to walk with my husband and dog on a Sunday afternoon. This is a very nice community…read morespace. There is a pond with paths around for fishing, covered picnic areas, benches, sports courts, and a huge play area that includes a water cool-down section (in Summer) for the children. There were lots of sidewalks that we could take through the park. It was very well-maintained and lovely. There was one area under construction during our visit. There were lots of Canadian geese that didn't want to be approached with their babies.

Love the new playground (2024/2025). Great for all ages. Wish both tall slides didn't have the net…read moreclimbs to get up, but I understand it may deter littles from going up there. Overall a wonderful upgrade and we cannot wait to continue visiting.

This is a great, relatively flat and open, trail. There is a lot of shade and the trail is well…read moremaintained. There were enough people out that you didn't feel completely isolated, but no so many that it felt swarmed like can happen at Castlewood. The length is ~5.5 miles with some spurs that would like up to Castlewood eventually. I've never done the link but know it exists. As an additional shoutout there is a little train in the park too for kids. It is a nice, unique experience for kids. So go for a family walk and let the kids go for a train ride.

This is a very flat trial. For most of the trail it is shaded…read more At the end of the trail there is Sherman beach. It is pretty shallow and muddy when we came here. There was also lots of mosquitoes so make sure to bring lots of big spray. I see a lot of people run on this trail. It is neat that there are rail tracks for small train.

Another beautiful St. Louis County "park"/trail. There are a couple of picnic tables near the…read moreparking lot along with portable toilets. Otherwise, this "park" is really just a trail head and parking lot. The trail is open to bikes, horses, & pedestrians. Take the gradually descending path a half mile from the parking lot to the scenic overlook. From there, the terrain changes from a steep bluff into a gradual slope resulting in a leisurely hike through the woods. Two miles from the scenic overview, the Bluff View trail ties into the Al Foster trail. It was a great family hike and I can see this trail becoming one of our family's favorites.

I was searching for a new park that we haven't attended and came across Lone Elk Park…read more Who doesn't want to see Elk and possibly Bison too. We came a bit later in the evening, close to closing time. You pretty much drive thru but there are areas you can get out of your car and sit at a picnic table, restroom break or even a little waking to sight see. You cannot get out of your car while driving thru the Bison area and dogs are not allowed at all, not even if they stay in your car. You can leave a small donation too that helps keep the park beautiful and maintained. A beautiful sighting for sure. The Bison were tucked away in the trees but we got a nice glimpse.

Brought my parents out to ride through & see the animals/ scenery. After my father's stroke, he's…read moreexperienced mobility issues & prefers to stay in the car, meaning we're always looking for interesting things that require minimal to no walking. This his the spot. We were late for baby season but still had the opportunity to see young elk, bison, deer & racoons. It was a cooler, overcast day & animals activity was pretty high. Based on the behaviors of the raccoons, it's safe to say they have been food conditioned. They headed right for the car when I cracked the window for pictures & to give the parents a better view. There were a couple of fawns, still spotted & a couple of "red dogs", as well as some youngish elk. It was well-suited to our needs, easy to access & free. There are facilities that are accessible and, should you want to brave the ticks, mosquitoes & other pests, picnic areas with trails. We didn't!

Came here for a summer concert, which for 2024 happened on Thursdays Jun 6 - Aug 8 from 7p-9p. The…read moreconcerts are free, there are plenty of parking, and food and beverage vendors are onsite. Some people brought their own chairs, blankets, snacks and their own beverages. Vendors onsite: -Charlottes Rib Barbecue -Kona Ice of West St. Louis County -The Crafty Chameleon Brewery & Pizzeria -Mountain Man Skrub demonstrations and sales -Tre Cuori Gelateria & Acai -Mary Kay .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024

Our toddler loves the playground! There are 2 sides, both i would say are safe for 16mo+ kids…read morearen't could use some updating, especially the swings. Only 1 working normal swing and it's so low you can't really use it comfortable. It does have both a toddler and 2yr old swing though. Bathrooms are nice and plenty of pavilions here. Walking trails are also very nice with hills and shade.

Great small park to see deer and get a quick hike. Some wildflowers in the spring. Small parking…read morelot for a couple of cars. Surrounded by a subdivision.

This 13 acre park consists of a a parking lot and a walking trail through the woods. I rustic…read morebeautiful sylvan piece of serenity in suburbia. Phantom Forest Conservation Area was donated to Missouri Department of Conservation in 1994 by Ray and Claire Moore. The area is called Phantom Forest because Ray Moore was the illustrator of the Phantom comic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Moore_%28comics%29 In 2006, the area was leased to the City of Des Peres Parks and Recreation for area maintenance.

Best park in STL contender!…read more This park has it all! Spacious. Clean. Maintained. Beautiful. Accessible. The best add to this park is the Teddy and Friends accessibility friendly kid playground. The playground is vibrantly colored, soft padding for the grounds, accessible swings and other equipment. There are even musical elements of the space. Close by the park is their community center that has family friendly restrooms and diaper stations. Dogs are allowed in the park areas but not inside the center. The walking trails are very long so make sure you have enough time to explore. The trails are so wheelchair friendly but I recommend only skilled wheelchair users do the trails alone as there can be natural debris or elevation obstacles.

Held a bridal shower at the smith shelter park at Queeny and despite the rain, it was a bright and…read morelovely day. It was a surprise and she was absolutely stunned! The shelter provided the perfect space and we were able to move the food tables underneath with enough space for the guests to eat and play games. Queeny is her favorite park so being able to incorporate it into her shower made her so so happy! There's plenty of parking and such a lovely high view of the overall park for a great backdrop for pictures. The best way to get to this spot is through the entrance from Weidman. A lot of us guests got lost by the many entrances and had to circle around and were afraid we would be too late but it all worked out! Would be great to have some signage at other entrances to say where to go to get to certain parts of the park.