Outdoors & Parks in St. Louis
Playgrounds, hikes, nature centers, and outdoor fun for kids around St. Louis.
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More filtersLittle Sliders Club at Slick City
Little Sliders Club is a weekly morning program at Slick City Action Park for children ages 7 and under. Kids enjoy slides and various activities.
Eckert's Fall Festival and Apple Picking
Wagon rides out to the apple and pumpkin fields, a petting zoo, playground and country store bakery. Weekends add live music and a kids' entertainm...
The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race
The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race
Great Forest Park Balloon Race
The Friday night Balloon Glow and Saturday afternoon race are both free, and both are unforgettable for small kids. Bring a blanket, arrive early a...
Thies Farm Pumpkinland
A long-running family farm with a pumpkin patch, slides, jumping pillow, barn animals and a produce market. One admission covers the play areas. We...
Stuckmeyer's Farm Fall Festival
South County farm with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze and farm market. Smaller and less overwhelming than the big operations. Free parking on...
Rombachs Farm Pumpkin Patch
West County pumpkin patch with a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals and a fall play area. Haunted trail runs later in the evening for older kids. Ca...
Best of Missouri Market
More than a hundred Missouri growers and makers fill the Garden grounds for one October weekend, with a kids' area and live music. Admission includ...
Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm
The tram runs through a decorated deer park, and the Tier Garten fills with trick-or-treat stops, hay bale mazes and costumed staff. Not-scary by d...
Garden Glow
A million lights across the Garden with a light tunnel, s'mores stations and the Climatron glowing from inside. The loop is paved and stroller-frie...
First Day Hike at Castlewood State Park
Missouri State Parks' free New Year's Day guided hike, here along the Meramec River bluffs. Roughly two miles with a stair climb to the overlook. F...
Alton, Illinois
Located just across the river in Alton, Illinois, this historic riverside destination is perfect for a family day trip. Families with kids of all a...
Amidon Memorial Conservation Area
Located near Fredericktown, Amidon Memorial Conservation Area is a sprawling 1,630-acre natural park along the Castor River. Perfect for outdoor-lo...
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
Located in St. Charles, the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area spans nearly 7,000 acres of outdoor adventure for families of all ages. Expl...
Babler Memorial State Park Camping
Plan an outdoor getaway at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood. Great for all ages, the park offers basic and electric campsites a...
Ballwin Summer Camps
Offered across several Ballwin sites, these weekly programs welcome children ages 5 through 14 from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Families can choose o...
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
Step back in time at the Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site in Pilot Knob. Perfect for school-aged kids and history enthusiasts, this park fe...
Benton Park Spray Fountain
Cool off during the summer months at the Benton Park Spray Fountain, located near South Jefferson Avenue and Arsenal Street in St. Louis. Open dail...
Berra Park Spray Fountain
Located on Macklind Avenue on The Hill, Berra Park Spray Fountain provides a fun, free water play area for young kids from Memorial Day through Lab...
Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo & Educational Park
Get up close with exotic and domestic animals at Big Joel's Safari in Wright City. Open seasonally from April through November, this hands-on educa...
Big Spring
Discover one of Missouri's largest natural freshwater springs at Big Spring, located in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways near Van Buren. Ideal f...
Bluebird Park Disc Golf
Located in Ellisville, the Bluebird Park Disc Golf Course offers a fun, free 9-hole course suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Su...
Bohrer Spray Fountain
Located in Bohrer Park in South St. Louis County, this spray fountain offers a private water play experience for birthday parties and summer playda...
Braden & Friends Challenger Playground
Located in Ste. Genevieve, Braden & Friends Challenger Playground is a bright, 16,000-square-foot, all-inclusive play space built for children of a...
Brendan's Playground
Located inside Zacharias Park in O'Fallon, Brendan's Playground is a cute, bug-themed, all-inclusive play area designed for kids of all abilities....
Caledonia, Missouri
Take a scenic family day trip to Caledonia, Missouri, a charming historic village nestled near the Ozark Mountains. Perfect for all ages, families...
Carlyle Lake
Located just across the river in Illinois, Carlyle Lake is an expansive outdoor playground for families with kids of all ages. Enjoy cheap or free...
Casey, Illinois
Casey, Illinois, makes a delightful, budget-friendly family road trip destination famous for its collection of oversized, record-breaking attractio...
Castlepoint Spray Fountain
Cool off during hot summer months at the Castlepoint Spray Fountain in St. Louis County. Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, this free...
Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe
Animal lovers of all ages will adore Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe, located on historic Cherokee Street in St. Louis. Guests can relax, order drinks, and...
City Garden Water Features
Located in downtown St. Louis at 801 Market Street, Citygarden's public water features offer a fantastic, free way for kids of all ages to cool off...
City Hall Park in Dardenne Prairie
City Hall Park in Dardenne Prairie offers a modern, family-friendly outdoor space located directly behind City Hall on Hanley Road. Featuring updat...
Clearwater Lake
Located in Piedmont, Missouri, Clearwater Lake is a scenic outdoor destination perfect for family weekend getaways. During the summer months, famil...
Collinsville Aqua Park
Located in Collinsville, Illinois, Collinsville Aqua Park is a premier summer water park featuring seven waterslides, a lazy river, Monsoon Mountai...
Confluence Point State Park
Situated in West Alton, Missouri, this state park offers families a unique opportunity to stand right where the Mississippi and Missouri rivers joi...
Cosmo Park, Featuring Steinberg Playground
As Columbia's largest municipal park, this spacious destination features the popular Steinberg Playground, making it a hit for kids of all ages. Fa...
Crestwood Park Disc Golf
This 9-hole disc golf course set inside Crestwood Park is a great free activity for kids, teens, and parents. Featuring grass tees and Black Hole P...
Creve Coeur Disc Golf
Spanning 40 scenic, wooded acres across from Creve Coeur Lake in Maryland Heights, this 18-hole disc golf course offers outdoor fun for older kids,...
Creve Coeur Spray Fountains
Located inside Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, this splash pad features fun water fountains designed to keep young kids cool on warm summer days. T...
Critter Lane Petting Zoo
Located in Valles Mines, this hands-on petting zoo offers kids of all ages the chance to meet, feed, and interact with a variety of friendly animal...
Cuivre River State Park
Nestled in Troy, Missouri, Cuivre River State Park brings an Ozark-like landscape to northern Missouri, offering hiking trails, a swimming beach, a...
Des Peres Park
Located in Des Peres, this popular 42-acre park features modern playground equipment, paved walking and jogging trails, and sports fields suitable...
DeSoto Athletic Complex
Situated in De Soto, Missouri, this vibrant athletic complex offers accessible fun for the whole family, featuring dynamic playground equipment, op...
Dunegant Park Disc Golf
Head to Florissant for a family outing at Dunegant Park's 18-hole disc golf course. Perfect for older kids, teens, and parents, this permanent outd...
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, this interactive children's museum invites young learners of all ages to explore, discover, and play year-round....
Eise Park Splash Pad
Beat the heat at Eise Park Splash Pad in Maryland Heights, located near Rose Acres Elementary. Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, this...
Elephant Rocks State Park
Take a family day trip to Belleview, Missouri, to explore Elephant Rocks State Park. Kids and parents alike will love wandering among the massive,...
Endangered Wolf Center
Located in Eureka, the Endangered Wolf Center offers families an educational, up-close look at wolf conservation. Kids and adults will enjoy guided...
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