Brentwood Park Hike

Hike by a destination playground and along rock-filled Deer Creek on paved trails at Brentwood Park.

This 2-mile walk has 52 feet of elevation gain on a paved trail using Brentwood Park trails, Sycamore Trail along Deer Creek, and the Dee Creek Greenway Connector along Manchester in Brentwood, Mo.

The playground includes a zip line, splash pad, net climber, slides, climbing wall, and swings.

At the Trailhead

I parked at the lot on the south side of Manchester Road since the main lot off Brazeau Avenue was full.

The park can be busy in summer, so this might be your best option.

You can access this lot by turning south on Bompart Avenue from Manchester Road and following it to the right. Note: It’s more of a lane going around a building to the lot .

*Parking on the north side of Manchester Road for the park*

Additional parking is available north of Manchester Road, just before Dorothy Avenue. From there, you can walk under Manchester Road, heading south using the Maple Trail.

*Connector trial leading to the Maple Trail and towards the park to the left.*

Start the Hike

I headed to the western side of the parking lot to reach a connector trail leading to the Maple Trail.

*Tunnel leads to additional parking and further into Brentwood and other parks.*

At the Maple Trail, I went to the left. If you go to the right, you will go under Manchester through a tunnel and reach other parks in Brentwood.

Then at .1 miles, I reach the Sycamore Trail on the left. I will return here after walking through the central part of the park.

Next, I came to a trail that goes along the lake on the left, which I will also do later.

At .2 miles, I could continue on the main sidewalk trail or turn right to go around the playgrounds. I chose to turn right for a longer walk.

Playground Area

I first pass by the orange zip line.

Then, there is a huge net connected by metal poles on a soft green pad that you can climb along with other play structures.

Next, a smaller net climber is on circular light blue poles.

Orange swings come into view.

Building Area

Next, I descend a short flight of stairs to reach a building with indoor facilities and restrooms.

Towards the rear of the building, you can find outdoor couches and a fireplace.

Then I go to the left of the building at .4 miles to head towards the small lake.

In the distance is the splash pad. Next, I pass a connector trail to the main parking lot.

*The main trail goes under a bridged walkway.*

Then, I come by where the main trail passes under an upper-level walkway and ends at this trail. I continue toward the lake.

Lake Area

A short trail goes to the right that dead ends. I continue walking along the water, following its path on the west side of the lake.

Next, I stop to look up at the wooden overlook with stairs and see a net in the middle to play on.

Then, I walk through an outdoor amphitheater.

Next, I came to a small lookout over the lake. Rocks go out into the lake like stepping stones.

*Start of the Sycamore Trail from the main park area.*

Deer Creek Area

At .65 miles, I come to the Sycamore Trail and go right. This trail goes along Deer Creek and away from the playgrounds.

The creek flows through grassland.

I read a sign that discusses the importance of wetlands, emphasizing their role in storing food and water for various wildlife species such as fish, mammals, amphibians, birds, and insects.

Canadian geese play around in the water on rocks.

Next, the trail passes under the bridge for Breckenridge Industrial Court. A connector trail extends to the north for this road.

I continue on the trail, which ends at Manchester Road at 1.45 miles.

Road Area

A sign indicates you can go east .79 miles to the Metro Link station.

I head to the west on the Deer Creek Greenway Connector to walk along Manchester Road.

If you use public transportation, a bus stop is located along this wide walkway.

At 2 miles, I am back in the parking lot.

Final Thoughts

My favorite part of the walk is along the lake and playground area. This is a great stroll with kids and is stroller-friendly, except for the stair section by the main parking area and pavilion.

If you do the Maple Trail along Deer Creek, it might be better to do it as an out-and-back to avoid the traffic on Manchester Road.

DETAILS

Drive: Take Interstate 64 towards Interstate 170 and look for the exit to go south on Brentwood Boulevard. Then make a left onto Manchester Road and a right onto Bompart Avenue. Additional parking is to the north of this lot across Manchester Road.

To the main lot, make a left onto Brentwood Blvd. Then make a left onto Anna Avenue and follow it along to Brazeua Avenue. Go right and look for parking on the left. Signs are all around not to park along the street, which is for residents.

Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Park Address: 2924 Brazeau Ave, Brentwood, MO 63144