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Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri, is a 116-acre park with a lake for fishing, a sand beach for swimming, and non-motorized boating. The park also has spraygrounds, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths (including a 1.7-mile perimeter trail), an amphitheater, gardens, and seasonal options like sledding and ice skating. Amenities include reservable shelters, restrooms, and free Wi‑Fi, making it a convenient spot for a range of outdoor activities.

Mallard Lake is a treasure for birdwatchers. It occupies the south end of Creve Couer Lake Park and acts as a catch-basin of sorts to contain sediment before it washes into the larger Creve Couer Lake. As such, you may notice that the waters of Creve Couer Lake are much clearer than the waters of Mallard Lake.

Stephens Lake Park has a small sandy beach and a sprayground in the summer. It’s perfect for taking the kids to play or swim—or just for you to relax, enjoy the sun, and take a break.

Forest Park is a huge recreational park in the heart of St. Louis. The park is perfect for relaxing, biking, golfing, and exploring the various cultural offerings at the Museum of History, St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, or Planetarium. It's also easily accessible by metro.

The bike lanes here are wonderful. The connectors could be improved though!

Nathanael Greene Park shares the property with the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Walking paths surround the gardens, ponds, and gazebos, and some connect to the South Creek Greenway, which passes by Lake Drummund.

Sequiota Park is beautiful, spanning 28 acres and offering a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are several picnic areas and plenty of open space. Its unique feature is a protected cave on the grounds that is home to an endangered migrating colony of gray bats. The park surrounds a lovely pond with plenty of ducks, geese, and swans, making it the perfect place to stop for a picnic and enjoy its beautiful surroundings.

Kauffman Legacy Park beckons as an urban haven, inviting everyone to relish its green expanse. Whether it's a serene jog, leisurely dog walk, or exploration of the trails, the park is a communal space for all. Home to the Kauffman Community Garden, cultivated in collaboration with Kansas City Community Gardens, the park also emphasizes conservation and showcases native Missouri wildlife. A sanctuary for Canada geese during migration, the lake hosts adorable goslings in the spring, adding seasonal charm to this vibrant urban retreat.