Crossing Bridges Over Waterfalls at Twin Oaks Park

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 is located in the small town of Twin Oaks, Missouri, not far from Missouri Highway 141. You enter the park off Crescent Avenue, going north on Twin Oaks Court. Parking is parallel along this road.

My son and I headed north on the street that ends at a cul-de-sac. If you go left, you can walk down the park service road into the park.

Wood Chip Trail

At the cul-de-sac, a wood chip trail heads down to a brook and up a hill. We decided to start the walk along this trail instead of doing the easier route the playground and ponds along the park service road.

*My son by the curved stone bridge with a waterfall*

We first stopped at the small waterfall and the curved stone bridge before entering the woods.

In the creek were some wood ducks swimming about.

*At the intersection choosing which way to go.*

We reached an intersection where we could exit the woods by going left or continue on another wood chip trail to the right, leading further up the hill.

He wanted to spend some time on the playground, so we went right.

Playground

This large playground includes swings, boardwalks, climbing walls, a roller slide, and a tunnel slide.

My son’s favorite activity is the metal zipline.

For younger kids, a toddler playground has slides and a short boardwalk.

At the front of the playground, kids will find outdoor musical instruments.

The Ponds

After exploring the playground, we proceeded to a paved trail at the back. Along the way, we encountered a beautiful pink flowering tree.

*My son just below the waterfall by the bridge and lookout.*

Next, we came across a small bridge and lookout surrounded by bushes and waterfalls.

We reached a longer wooden bridge that crossed over a small waterfall, flowing into another pond. (Main blog photo shows the full bridge)

We strolled onto a covered boardwalk at the end of the paved loop. Below us, we saw koi fish.

Then, we headed back to the other side of the last pond.

We came to an intersection with a paved trail that leads to tennis courts.

Heading back we take in our last view of the first pond.

My son then spent a little extra time on the playground.

*Going back along the paved trail back.*

Heading Back

Instead of strolling along the wood chip path, we took the park service road to the parking lot.

Then we were back at the car, having spent some time in the woods, around a creek, and on the playground.

Final Thoughts

This is a 0.7-mile hike consisting of two loops with a 43-foot elevation gain.

My son enjoyed the playground and doing more of a real hike in the forest on the woodchip path.

The ponds, with their waterfalls, trees, and plants around them, gave it a garden feel, making it my favorite spot in the park.

The walk is stroller-friendly if you stick to the paved trails. You can also explore more of the park by following some of the side trails. It is not a large park, so you can’t get too lost.

DETAILS

Restrooms are located by the playground near the paved trail leading to the ponds.

Drive: Take Interstate 64 and then take Exit 25 and go south on Interstate 270. Next, take Exit 8 and go west on Dougherty Ferry Road, then make a right onto Big Bend Road. Then, make a left onto Meramec Station Road, a right onto Crescent Avenue, and a right onto Twin Oaks Court and parallel park along this road.

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Address: 1 Twin Oaks Ct, Twin Oaks, MO 63021