Surrounded by Victorian houses, this historic park is where vintage baseball teams play in summer and where you can stroll through a rock garden grotto.
Date Archives March 2021
Dad Hikes: Pomona Natural Bridge
A short loop hike through an oak and beech forest leads to the 90 foot Pomona Natural Bridge nestled in trees by a cliff. In the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps made improvements to the…
Dad Hikes: Larue-Pine Hills and Snake Road
Larue-Pine Hills boasts stunning views and features Snake Road, a migratory route for snakes in spring and fall. This area is part of the Shawnee National Forest and has a diverse habitat to explore. Snake…
Urban Dad Hikes: Frozen In Time at Shaw Park
Walking down frozen cascades leading to a frozen pond was part of my winter adventure at Shaw Park near downtown Clayton. The park is just west of the St. Louis County Courthouse and is adjacent…
Urban Dad Hikes: A Tale of Two Tilles Parks
This is the tale of two Tilles Parks, one located in Ladue, Mo., and one in St. Louis city, and their shared origin. History of the Two Tilles Parks The story goes that Andrew “Cap”…
Urban Dad Hikes: Breweries and Caves of Benton Park
Tall brick breweries surround Benton Park and caves go underground in the neighborhood and are all a part of its mystique.
