St. Peters Parks, Trails and Pools
Parks
The City of St. Peters has 25 parks covering about 1,283 acres of land. Outdoor amenities available to park users include: recreation trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters and pavilions, athletic fields, fishing ponds, and landscape areas.
Seventy-seven percent of St. Peters residents live within ½ mile of a park or trail. Ninety-two percent live within a mile of a park or trail. Click here for a general overall map to see where the parks and trails are located within the City.
*A pocket park is a small park accessible to the public. Pocket parks are frequently created on a single vacant lot and sometimes feature a monument, historic marker or art project. Although they are too small for physical activities, pocket parks provide greenery and a place to sit outdoors.
At
300 acres, this new park off of Highway 370 is the largest in St.
Peters. 370 Lakeside Park includes a 140-acre recreational lake with
fishing and boating (electric trolling motors only), a 3-mile walking
trail surrounding the lake, and an RV park. Watch a video of the Grand Opening.
Future plans are for 370 Lakeside Park to have a large playground, family picnic areas, park pavilions, a sand volleyball site, an archery range and a dog park with water feature.
GO TO 370 LAKESIDE PARK HOME PAGE
GO TO RV PARK HOME PAGE
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Brookmount Park
Brookmount Park offers 5 acres of peaceful, open park area along with a one-mile pedestrian trail and playground designed for toddlers and small children. Bring your little ones for fun on the Tikes and Trikes Roadway.
Brookmount Park is located at 34 Jane Drive in the Brookmount Subdivision.
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Brown Road Park
Brown Road Park features three baseball diamonds, a football field, a picnic pavilion and a playground on 22 acres. With easy pedestrian trail access to Sports Center Park and a BMX track, this site provides visitors with a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Brown Road Park is located at 100 Brown Road.
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City Centre
City Centre Park offers over 78 acres of natural beauty and recreation opportunities for the whole family. Park visitors can relax and enjoy the serene pond with its lush landscaping, mature shade trees, and decorative waterfall. The City Centre Gazebo, set against this lovely backdrop, is a very popular location for outdoor weddings and can be reserved for a fee by contacting the Parks Department.One of two spectacular veterans memorials in St. Peters is located in City Centre Park at the corner of Mexico Road and the entrance to City Hall. The veterans memorial is unique in that it honors all veterans, regardless of branch, rank or duty under which they served.
Recreation amenities at City Centre Park include: three baseball diamonds, a soccer/football field, biking and hiking trails, an inclusive playground for kids, and a picnic pavilion with barbecue grills. The park also features a grass outdoor amphitheater for music and performing arts.
City Centre Park is located at #1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. in the City Centre complex adjacent to St. Peters City Hall and the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
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Community Park
Community Park features three diamonds for little league baseball or softball.
The Park is located at 4611 Central School Road.
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Covenant Park
Covenant Park offers many recreational opportunities in just seven acres: A ball diamond, basketball court, two tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables, a barbecue grill and multipurpose trails all make this an ideal park for playing or relaxing. Covenant Park is located at 2199 Willott Road.
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Dardenne Park
Tucked away in a sheltered wooded corner next to Dardenne Creek, Dardenne Park provides visitors with an expansive new playground, a paved pedestrian trail, and quick access to an 18-hole municipal golf course.
The park is located at 175 Dew Court.
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Glen Travis Park
Glen Travis Park is over 12 acres of unique pin oak swamp. A paved walking trail allows park visitors to explore and enjoy this scenic natural area and observe its wildlife.
Glen Travis Park can be reached from Rabbit Run Park, located at 10 Mayfield Road.
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Golf & Recreation Center
The St. Peters Golf & Recreation Center is both a park and an 18-hole golf course with a banquet hall. The park has tennis courts, a 13-acre fishing lake, and an outdoor swimming pool. Click here to learn more about the golf course.The Golf & Recreation Center is located at 200 Salt Lick Road.
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Grand Teton Pocket Park*
This neighborhood pocket park is located near the intersection of Mexico Road and Grand Teton at #2 Kimberly Lane.
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Jack Gettemeyer Park
Acquired in 2006 and recently named Jack Gettemeyer Park, this 90 acre park includes a 3 mile trail that connects Rabbit Run Park to Woodlands Sports Park, with a 180 foot pedestrian bridge that spans the Dardenne Creek. The park also features a nature observation overlook and native wildflower restoration areas.
Jack Gettemeyer Park is located along the trail between Rabbit Run Park and Woodlands Sports Park.
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Laurel Park
Laurel Park offers something for everyone. Amenities located throughout the park's 40 acres include: a large playground, two ball diamonds, two soccer/football fields, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, four horseshoe pits, two picnic pavilions and a multipurpose trail system around the perimeter of the park. Laurel Park is also home to an outdoor swimming pool, two lakes and a roller hockey court.
Click here for a birds eye view of the pavilions, ball diamonds, trails etc. at Laurel Park.
Laurel Park is located at 181 Driftwood Lane.
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Lone Wolff Park
Lone Wolff Park's quiet rural setting offers visitors a small pavilion and a competetive horse arena. The site is located adjacent to Brown Road Park and within easy walking distance of Old Town and Sports Center Parks.Lone Wolff Park is located at 2 Main Street in Old Town St. Peters.
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Nob Hill Park
Nob Hill Park is home to a small community pool and is located just off Jungermann Road. The pool is open annually Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
Nob Hill Park is located at 50 Sutters Mill Road.
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Oak Creek Park
Oak Creek Park is the smallest neighborhood park in the St. Peters park system. It provides nearby residents with a playground and several picnic tables in a pleasant, two-acre setting. Oak Creek Park is located at 1600 Willott Road.
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Old Towne Park
Old Towne Park is St. Peters' original park. More than100 years old, this park is still a favorite of the community, offering two ball diamonds, four horseshoe pits, two pavilions and a playground. Old Towne Park is located at 1 Park Street.
Located across the street from Old Towne Park at 141 Gatty Drive is a two-story log cabin. The cabin was originally built and owned by Jacob Sattler around 1835 on a site near Belleau Creek Road.
In 1995, Sattler's decendents donated the cabin to the Old Town Association after it was scheduled to be razed in preparation for a new development. The Association then kept the cabin in storage until 1999 when the City of St. Peters donated land on Gatty Road near Old Town Park as a new homestead. In 2004, the Old Town Association asked the City to take over the reconstruction of the cabin on the new site.
In December 2005 the Log Cabin officially opened with the first annual "Visit With Santa.” This annual event provides families the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa in a true historical setting.
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Orchard Hills Pocket Park
This neighborhood pocket park is located in the Orchard Hills Subdivision at #1 Plum Tree Drive.
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Rabbit Run Park
Rabbit Run Park covers over 19 acres in the Country Hill South subdivision. Park amenities include two ball diamonds, three football or soccer fields, a gazebo, and a full-service pavilion.Rabbit Run park is located at #10 Mayfield Road.
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Shady Springs Park
Shady Springs Park has three baseball diamonds, a soccer field, a large playground and a full service pavilion. Shady Springs also offers visitors a half-mile fitness trail that winds through a scenic wooded area on the north side of the park.
Shady Springs Park is located at 3888 Shady Springs Lane.
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Spencer Creek Park
Spencer Creek Park is conveniently located on 32 acres in the heart of the Spencer Creek subdivision. A ball diamond, basketball court, football/soccer field, two tennis courts, a playground, pavilion and extensive trail system offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities for park visitors.Spencer Creek Park is located at 200 Sutters Mill Road.
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Spencer Road Pocket Park
This small neighborhood park is located at 937 Spencer Road, on the northeast corner of the Spencer/Willott Road intersection.
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Sports Center
Sports Center Park offers over 20 acres of sports fun. Amenities include three ball diamonds, two soccer/football fields, a concession stand and a half-mile pedestrian trail that circles the perimeter of the park. This park is also home to the Sports Center Gymnasium. The Gymnasium is available for rental to residents needing an indoor facility for basketball, volleyball or soccer. For more information on renting the Sports Center, visit our facility rental page.Sports Center Park is located at 7 North Service Road.
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Tot Lot Park
Tot Lot Park is a small neighborhood park l that serves the neighborhoods of Brookmount and Bellemeade. Tot Lot Park was was renovated in 2009 to include state-of-the-art play equipment, a rubberized surface area, and a fence completely surrounding the playground. The park also features a basketball court, picnic tables and a restroom facility.
Tot Lot Park is located at 259 Bellemeade Drive.
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Trailwoods Park
Trailwoods Parkprovides the residents of nearby subdivisions a peaceful neighborhood park for walking, relaxing, or observing wildlife. A short walking trail takes visitors around a small lake surrounded by mature trees. Ducks, squirrels, fish, and other aquatic life make this park a great site for anyone seeking a quiet time in a natural setting.Trailwoods Park is located at 55 Southwinds Park.
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Woodlands Sports Park
Woodlands Sports Park offers eight ball diamonds, eight soccer fields, a playground, two concession stands, and two fishing lakes. A number of large-scale baseball and soccer tournaments over the course of the year make Woodlands Sports Park one of the busiest parks in the City of St. Peters.
Please be aware that Woodlands Sports Park operates under different hours from other St. Peters parks. Operating hours are: 8 a.m. to sunset (except by permit).
Woodlands Sports Park is located at #1 Woodlands Parkway.
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Trails
The City of St. Peters has 20 miles of trails winding throughout our City. Click here to download a map of parks and trails.
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