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Art and Sculpture
Citygarden
Located within walking distance of the
St. Louis Arch, this almost 3-acre park
combines world-class sculpture and
landscape design. There are 24 sculptures, three water features, rain gardens,
native plants and green roofs.
www.citygardenstl.org
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Founded in 1968, this 105-acre facility is
more museum than park. A walking trail
winds through 60 large-scale sculptures.
There is also an indoor gallery set in an
early 1800s Tudor stone mansion. Guided tours are available.
www.laumeiersculpturepark.org
Natural Areas
Castlewood State Park
Set along the winding Meramec River, this park is known for its hiking
and mountain-biking trails. There is a
host of wildlife viewing, fishing and
outdoor recreation for those desiring a
taste of adventure.
https://mostateparks.com/park/
castlewood-state-park
Lone Elk Park
For those wanting an intimate look at
local wildlife and a nice get-away from
the hustle and bustle of the city, this
is the place. Lone Elk Park is a 546acre wildlife management area that
contains a host of wildlife, most notably elk, bison and deer. Many view
the park from their car, looking for
wildlife, while others venture out on
trails that range from a 3-mile loop to
a 13-mile round-trip hike.
www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/LoneElk
Klondike Park
Located on the site of an old silica
sand quarry, this 250-acre park has
both paved and natural trails for hiking

and biking. Camping facilities include
both cabins and campsites.
www.sccmo.org/690/Klondike-Park

Missouri Botanical Garden

Pere Marquette State Park
Located northwest of downtown St.
Louis, this 8,000-acre state park hosts
a variety of recreational activities
year-round, including horseback riding, hiking, fishing and more. Incredible views of the Illinois River and
historic attractions like the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps-built lodge
with guest rooms and cabins beckon
visitors to stay a while.
www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/
PereMarquette.aspx
Powder Valley Conservation Area
Nestled near the junction of two major
highways, the Powder Valley Conservation Area offers a rich taste of nature in
a small 112-acre site. The beautiful oak
history forest has wandering trails and
the nature center combines information
on backyard wildlife and conservation.
www.nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/powder-valley-cnc
Shaw Nature Reserve
Managed by the Missouri Botanical
Garden, the Shaw Nature Reserve is
a 2,400-acre natural area utilized for
research, education and habitat reconstruction. Located outside the city, the
reserve was used in the 1920s as a refuge
for plant specimens from the botanical
gardens that were being threatened by
air pollution in the city.
www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve.aspx
For Children
Tree Top Playground at Shaw Park
Shaw Park was established in 1935 and
consists of 50 acres of rolling hills filled
with recreation facilities and amenities.
In 2010, the park built the Tree Top Play-

ground in the north part of the park. The
playground is completely fenced in and
contains a tree house play structure, adaptive swings and ramps to ensure accessibility and musical instruments.
www.claytonmo.gov/government/
departments/parks_and_recreation/
parks/shaw_park.htm
Faust Park
Created in 1968, this 200-acre park preserves the original estate of Fredrick Bates,
Missouri's second governor. Located in the
park, the Faust Historical Village consists of
several historical structures from the mid- to
late-1800s. The 1920 St. Louis Carousel,
also located in the park, offers rides on more
than 60 hand-carved horses and deer. The
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is also located in the park.
www.stlouisco.com/parksandrecreation/parkpages/faust
Paula Jacoby-Garrett is a freelance writer
located in Las Vegas, Nevada
(paula.jacoby.garrett@gmail.com).

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