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.

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!

This is a great interactive playground next to the visiting center in Forest Park. (This is no…read more"Turtle Playground". That photo opportunity is South of Forest Park & 64/40 on Oakland Ave just East of Tamm Ave) AstroTurf type surface on a shock absorbing padding covers the playground, but not the "Secret Garden" or ramps. There is a toddler area, area for "big kids" & a "secret garden" though some bushes. While overall well designed... I do not like the many entry/exits & blind spots. The best area to keep track of the big kids maybe on the top of the ramp outside the wall. With mix toddler & "big kid"... follow UnCool Dave rules & tell the "big kids" they must stay on or over the AstroTurf area.

This playground was rated as the top playground according to a blog, so of course we had to check…read moreit out. My kids loved running in the long pathways and climbing the rock wall. The shade is minimal so the kids do work up some heat - beware there is no water fountain so come prepared or go in to the visitor center, they have a small cafe where you can buy refreshments. There was parking right out front of the visitor center and the park was not not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. My kids still vote Shaw Park as their most favorite place to play.

This is a great place to walk around and do a few laps. The pathway around the park is pretty large…read moreand will take about 10 minutes to complete. There's also a full child's playground as well as a baseball field. They do have a basketball court but there are no hoops... lol.

My office uses their baseball/softball fields for those random times we want to play kickball. The…read morepark itself is not dissimilar to those other parks you will find in the area. Highly manicured, mostly grassy fields with a nice little playground area for the children and a running track for those so inclined. They boast ample parking for the various sections of the park and I've never seen it very crowded. Overall, it's a decent park for the area, but my personal idea of a park is a lightly maintained, wild forest that is predominantly used for hiking up mountains and photographing wildlife.

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!

We just had our wedding here and it was absolutely amazing and beautiful! We used the outdoor fire…read morepit for our ceremony and then the nature center for our reception and it was perfect for our small intimate wedding (we had about 48 people). It was such a great value too, we rented the lodge and fire pit area for the entire day for less than $300 (not including the deposit which we got back after cleaning and turning in the keys.) The natural greenery made for such gorgeous outdoor photos and also reduced the need for extra outdoor decor aside from our arbor and chair sashes. Highly recommend for small events, it was a life and budget saver for us when our original venue booking fell through and I'm actually grateful that it worked out this way because the Nature Center hands down made our wedding unforgettable.

Easy walking trail. Not remote but feel a nice secluded hike. Has a dog park. Accessible,…read moreparking near trail. Park like setting before you begin trails. Friendly walking area

Really nice park with wonderful scenery. My favorite is the pond with the waterfall. As a family,…read morewe would take the kids to play at the playground (which the larger one is no longer available) and then walk the trails. Several pavilions to enjoy with groups and benches throughout the park to take breaks or even sit and enjoy the view. They have a smaller playground closer to the entrance by 170 and they're is also workout equipment you can use. Nice park

Shaw Park in Clayton is an absolute gem. The park is beautifully maintained, spacious, and perfect…read morefor just about anything including walking, relaxing, people watching, or bringing kids to play. The Treetop Playground is a standout feature. It's thoughtfully designed, modern, and great for a wide range of ages, with lots of interesting structures that keep kids engaged while still feeling safe and well laid out. It's clear a lot of care went into making it both fun and accessible. Another big plus is the abundance of benches throughout the park. There are plenty of spots to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery, whether you're watching kids play, taking a break from a walk, or just soaking in the surroundings. Clean, welcoming, and consistently beautiful. Whether you're a local or visiting Clayton, Shaw Park is a great place to visit.

Cute. Kid's park…read morewith a restroom, drinking fountain, water spray Cabana along with kid sized park equipment. Plus benches for the older adults to sit and watch. The free park does not allow pets except service animals.

We love this park! So nice that it's a fully gated and enclosed playground. There are 2 different…read moreplayground structures, swings, and a water feature here. They have a free little library, lots of benches, and a few picnic tables as well. Love that this park can accommodate so many different ages!!