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 and short out and back section between them. If you explore the lake area on side trails, the length is more than one mile.

Before Starting the Walk

I parked near the roller hockey rink. We first stopped at the playground where my son wanted to play for a bit.

*First playground we came to in the park.*

This playground has slides, tunnels, bouncing steps, a balance beam, stepping stones, and climbing bars.

Beginning the Hike

Next, we headed out on the trail. Our first wildlife to see was Canadian geese near the trail.

We pass by some soccer fields before heading to a lake.

By the Lake

*A small created waterfall flows in the lake.*

We headed off the asphalt main trail to spend time exploring the lake on cement paths around it. We searched the shoreline for turtles and fish.

Along the lake is a boardwalk adorned with water plants and a fountain.

“I see tadpoles and ducks,” my son said as he went near the water.

After the lake we headed from the first loop and across the park road towards another playground. At the start of the second loop we went to the left. Up the hill from the path is the playground.

*My son jumping across the log and stepping stones.*

Second Playground

My son enjoyed the rope ladder, the red, blue, and yellow climbing structure, and the logs and stepping stones to cross at this playground. Also, there was a structure with slides, a bridge, and lookouts.

Then after the playground we walked the trail around by a large shelter to the right. A nearby is an aquatic center currently being redeveloped. Next we headed back to the park road and to the right after crossing it and coming to a cannon.

Veteran’s Memorial

Next, we headed back towards the lake and then back to the parking lot.

Final Thoughts

This is a short, enjoyable hike for children, featuring two playgrounds and a lake with a boardwalk. It is not a large park so even if you go off on different paths you can find your way back to the main trail.

DETAILS

Note: The park also includes tennis and volleyball courts. Seasonal restrooms are located along the walk.

Drive: Take Exit 4 from Interstate 170 and go west on Page Avenue. Then make a right onto Ashby Road and look for the entrance to the park near Hoech Middle School.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Daily

Address: 3311 Ashby Rd, St Ann, MO 63074

SNACK STOP: Sweet Spot Cafe

I stopped to buy some donuts and coffee at Sweet Spot Cafe. I had a twist and old-fashioned sour cream donut and bought and my son had a chocolate frosted donut with M&M’s on top.

Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 6 a.m. – 8.m., Saturday; 6 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday; 5:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday

Address: 3586 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074