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St. Louis Metro Parks & Nature

North St. Louis County Parks & Natural Areas

Explore the diverse parks and natural areas in north St. Louis County, offering something for everyone. Creve Coeur Memorial Lake Park is a local favorite, featuring a large lake perfect for fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and walking along scenic trails. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, a peaceful retreat along the Mississippi River, provides excellent opportunities for hiking and fishing, and in the summer, the fields of sunflowers make for a breathtaking sight.

Many parks in this area are situated near the mighty Mississippi, offering spectacular views and a connection to the river’s natural beauty. Whether you're looking to relax by the water, hike through fields, or enjoy some quiet time in nature, North St. Louis County has a range of destinations to explore.

Discover Nature in North St. Louis County

Use the map to locate parks and natural areas across North St. Louis County. Each marker corresponds to a listed location. Click on any marker to get more information, including features, the address.

The listings below provide additional details about each park. Clicking on the photos will open more images of each location, giving you a closer look at these natural gems.

Reflection of trees in lake at Bella Fontaine Park in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Clouds reflected in lake at Bellefontaine Conservation Area in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Path along rock wall and trees at Bridgeway Park in Bridgeton, MO

Bridgeway Park
11700 Brookford Ln.
11 acres
walking path

Path in the woods at Hickory Woods Conservation Area in Bridgeton, MO

Trees along path at Riverwoods Park in Bridgeton, MO

Reflection in lake at January Wabash Park in Ferguson, MO

January Wabash Park
501 N. Florissant Rd.
24 acres
5.5-acre lake, walking paths

Sculptures at Jeske Park Sculpture Garden in Ferguson, MO

Jeske Park Sculpture Garden
211 Thoroughman Ave.
7 acres
sculptures, walking paths

CLouds over river at Sioux Passage Park in Florissant, MO

Trees along path at Sunset Park in Florissant, MO

Sunset Park
2300 Sunset Park Dr.
108 acres
3.9-mile trail along Mississippi River

Lake with fountain at Harry S. Truman Park in Hazelwood, MO

Harry S. Truman Park
7037 Howdershell Rd.
36.6 acres
fishing pond, walking track

Trail in the woods at St. Stanislaus Conservation Area in Hazelwood, MO

Winter trees and bridge at Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights, MO

Path in woods at McKelvey Woods Nature Park in Maryland Heights, MO

McKelvey Woods Nature Park
2530 McKelvey Rd.
walking trail

Autumn trees at Vago Park in Maryland Heights, MO

Vago Park
2700 Fee Fee Rd.
20 acres
walking paths, scented garden

Trees around path with bridge at Mort Jacobs Park in Overland, MO

Mort Jacobs Park
2855 Krem Ave.
10.4 acres
paved walking trail

Reflection in lake at Wild Acres Park in Overland, MO

Wild Acres Park
10400 Midland Blvd.
2.5-acre lake, walking paths

Pagedale

Trees over pavilion at Baerveldt Park in Overland, MO

Boardwalk at St. Vincent Park in Overland, MO

Trees around lake with fountain at Tiemeyer Park in St. Ann, MO

Tiemeyer Park
3311 Ashby Rd.
41 acres
lake, walking paths

Autumn tree at McDonnell Park in St. Ann, MO

Spanish Lake

Trees and clouds reflected in lake at Spanish Lake Park in Spanish Lake, MO

Field of sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake, MO

Clouds over river and trees at Fort Bellefontaine Park in Spanish Lake, MO