A day at Twin Oaks Park involves a leisurely walk through the woods, passing by picturesque waterfalls and ponds and admiring the vibrant red and white koi swimming gracefully. Going to the Park This park…
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Nature Inspired Playground and Wooded Walk at Wildwood Community Park
Wildwood Community Park features a campground-themed playground and a paved trail through wooded hills. Our Time at Wildwood Community Park I came here with my son because the park has a fun playground, and he…
Playground Fun and Walk at City Hall Park
You can have fun with the kids at a large playground or take a short walk at City Hall Park in Dardenne, Prairie, Mo. Playground Before starting the walk, my son enjoyed the playground. The…
Lakeside Walk at Boulevard Park
Walk alongside a lake and pond on a paved trail, stopping at the playground to fly across a zipline at Boulevard Park in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. This is a .7-mile walk with 23 feet…
Hawk Ridge Park Fun and Walk
Hawk Ridge Park in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, offers a scenic lake walking trail and fun playtime at castle-themed Zachary’s Playground. Overview of Zachary’s Playground Zachary’s Playground is named after a neighborhood kid who wanted…
See Giant Boulders at Elephant Rocks State Park
Elephant rocks
Former Coal Mine Became St. Ellen Park
Take in the views of far-off hills and be near the shorelines of lakes and ponds in St. Ellen Park in O’Fallon, Illinois. The 85-acre park was originally part of a coal strip mining operation…
Creve Coeur Park: Bootlegger’s Run Hike
Hiking along ravines, wooded river hills, and high above Creve Coeur Park is a walk on Bootlegger’s Run in Maryland Heights, Mo. Located on the upper level of Creve Coeur Park. I hiked 4.2 miles…
Tiemeyer Park Walk
The 41-acre Tiemeyer Park in St. Ann, Missouri, features a lake with a boardwalk and a one-mile paved trail for exploration. This one-mile walk with 69 feet elevation gain includes two loops with an out…
Finding Petroglyphs at Washington State Park
Ancient Native American petroglyphs, a cave, and historic stone overlooks along Big River can all be enjoyed at Washington State Park about an hour south of St. Louis. History of Washington State Park Native American…
