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St. Charles County Parks & Natural Areas

St. Charles County, Missouri offers a diverse array of outdoor destinations, blending scenic beauty, history, and recreation. One of the notable locations in the area is Frontier Park in St. Charles, where you can enjoy views of the Missouri River or bicycle along the Katy Trail. In Augusta, the historic Daniel Boone Home and village provide a glimpse into the region's rich past, while the nearby Edward & Pat Jones Confluence State Park in West Alton offers expansive views of the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, making it a prime spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

With so many parks, trails, and historical landmarks to explore, St. Charles County provides plenty of opportunities for a peaceful escape or an active adventure in the great outdoors.

Discover Nature in St. Charles County, MO

Use the interactive map to explore the parks and natural areas in St. Charles County. Each marker on the map reveals details about the location when clicked.

Below, you’ll find a list of these destinations with additional details including features, addresses, and sizes.

Clicking on the photos in each listing will take you to albums filled with more images of these beautiful places, helping you plan your visit with ease.

bridge and trees

Frontier Park
500 S Riverside Dr.
16 acres
paved walking trails

pond

Heatherbrook Park
130 Wildwood Ct.
8 acres
pond, trail connecting to Webster Park

path and trees

Missouri Bluffs Park
18 Research Park Cir
86 acres
connection to Katy Trail

lake, pavilion, and trees

Wapelhorst Park
1875 Muegge Rd.
78 acres
lake, paved trails, wildflower areas

trail in woods

Webster Park
2201 S River Rd.
22 acres
trail connecting to Heatherbrook Park

Augusta

historic home

Historic Daniel Boone Home
1868 Hwy F
300 acres
historic village, walking paths

trees and lake

Legacy Park
5490 Fifth St.
walking trails, 2 lakes

flowers next to lake

Scott A. Lewis Park
1000 Scott A. Lewis Ln.
65 acres
lake, paved walking trails

flower gardens

College Meadows Park
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
80 acres
fitness trail, lakes

trees and lake

Barathaven Park
Barathaven Blvd.
94 acres
15-acre lake, 3 miles of trails

prairie

Bluebird Meadow Park
1668 Henning Rd.
74 acres
1.5 miles paved trails

path and trees

Towne Park
100 Towne Park Dr.
109 acres
trails, lakes, rain gardens

trees around lake

Deer Ridge Park
92 Hidden Bluffs Dr.
35 acres
2.5 miles of trails, wetlands, creek

lake and pavilion

Hawk Ridge Park
8392 Orf Rd.
lake, paved walking path

trail in autumn woods

The Park at New Melle Lakes (North)
Highway Z
400 acres
trails, ponds, Dardenne Creek access

autumn branches over lake

Fort Zumwalt Park
1000 Jessup Dr.
48 acres
lake, walking path, nature trails

trail in woods

O'Day Park
1000 O'Day Park Dr.
57 acres
trails, walking paths

Portage des Sioux

clouds over river

Hideaway Harbor Park
1550 Hideaway Harbor Dr.
Mississippi River access, Weber Lake
park map

path and trees

P.J. Peine Park
Hoff Rd. & Summit Estates Dr.
44 acres
walking paths

path and trees

Brookmount Park
34 Jane Dr.
5 acres
1-mile pedestrian trail

trees around lake with fountain

City Centre Park
1 St. Peters Centre Blvd.
78 acres
pond, waterfall, trails

path with bridgein woods

Covenant Park
2199 Willott Rd.
7 acres
trails

path with bridge in woods

Dardenne Park
175 Dew Ct.
paved pedestrian trail

path in woods

Glen Travis Park
10 Mayfield Rd.
12 acres
pin oak swamp, paved trail

trees around bridge

Jack Gettemeyer Park
connected to Rabbit Run Park
90 acres
3-mile trail, wildflower area

lake and trees

Laurel Park
3101 McClay Valley Rd.
40 acres
walking trails, lake

path and trees

Spencer Creek Park
200 Sutters Mill Rd.
32 acres
paved pedestrian trails

trees around pond

Trailwoods Park
55 Southwinds Park
walking trail, pond

trees around lake

Weldon Spring City Park
4501 Independence Rd.
44 acres
walking paths, pond

lake with reflection

Veterans Tribute Park
1031 Kisker Rd.
20 acres
lakes, walking paths, Veterans Memorial garden

field of wildflowers in front of building

Weldon Spring Interpretive Site
7295 MO 94
disposal cell with scenic overlook, prairie, native plant garden

clouds over park

Heartland Park
100 William Dierberg Dr.
lake, boardwalk, walking paths

clouds over lake

Oglesby Park
2801 W Meyer Rd.
199 acres
ponds, lake, walking paths, trails

sunset over lake

Rotary Park
2755 W Meyer Rd.
72 acres
5-acre lake, 1.3-mile paved trail