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.

What a large park! I feel like you couldn't run out of room here. I loved the scenery around the…read morepond and the open fields to let my dog just run. So many options for kids to play as well as adults to host parties.

This is a spacious park with at least two playgrounds for kids. It has a "lake" for fishing…read more Despite having quite a lot more people come here, this park is well maintained. There are plenty of parking spaces. My dog Chloe likes it here. The walking trail is great for walking to see the playground and around the lake.

It's a fun time to get some water and paddle or boat around…read more We especially enjoy taking kayaks and/or paddle boards from the beach to the little island. It's not a super busy lake from our experience except maybe on a major holiday.

Nice little hidden park totally accessible from the main Gravois Rd. This park has plenty of…read morebenches, tables, pits, and gazebos. It's perfect for dog walking, water watching & capturing a beautiful sunset. You may see people chillaxing with their feet dangling from the platform over the bank of water (at their own risk), others are fishing, congregating or jet skiing (which I do t personally recommend but whatever). Should you find yourself in the area looking for a "inner peas"...this is your spot. Enjoy, ~Christy

Great park with amazing holiday lights display. It's Christmas oriented but my grandparents used…read moreto volunteer to run it for a night with a Jewish organization.

Such a great park for walking with pave road. There is also kids playground where there is water…read moresplash pad. There is fishing pond. During Christmas time there were also Christmas lights. Every one in the family can enjoy what this park has to offer.

This park has everything you need! Beautiful ponds, paved walking trails, gazebos, large…read moreplayground, and lots of room to run around. I took my 3 year old here to ride her scooter, play on the playground, and explore the paths along the pond. It seems like a wonderful park for all ages. The entrance is a bit steep- something to keep in mind!

Lovely small park next to Twin Oaks Presbyterian church on Big Bend. Enjoyed a musical event and…read morepicnic there and noticed how well the grounds are maintained. Nice walking trails and playground, too. Very fun!

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.

I never knew this park was here, until I was looking for a park to start walking in after work…read more I did a quick search and this park came up, a hidden gem for me. The park is very quiet, there were a few people here, but does not appear to be overly used on my visit here. They have an area for the kids and for.my short walks perfect and it's conveniently located near my work. Moreover there is a fueling station nearby, plenty of parking spots and you can grab food close by and have a nice picnic. The have everything you could want in a small park.

Great park! Nice long walking trails. Can choose paved or natural paths. Lots of places for kids to…read moreplay on playgrounds. Nice disc golf course. Plenty of pavilions for parties or picnic/ Fishing and pier. Wonderful park!!

Love this park! It's really big! There is a road that circles around the park. You can use that for…read morebiking, walking or running. There are also off road bike trails. There are playgrounds for the kids and access to a creek! There are also quite a few picnic tables to choose from for your picnic!