St. Charles County Parks and Recreation

    St. Charles County Parks

Broemmelsiek Park
In keeping with the county’s mission to preserve green space, the St. Charles County Parks Department will design Broemmelsiek Park as a passive recreation area focused on the natural features of the land. The 384 acre property features several lakes, a blend of oak-hickory forest and rolling pastures suitable for a variety of recreation activities and park amenities.

Hideaway Harbor Park
This 49-acre park is what we classify as a Unique Park Site. The views from this park across the Mississippi River and towards the Great River Road are spectacular. St. Charles County acquired this site as flood buy-out property following the flood of 1993. Prior to 1993 it was an operating harbor with docks, boat ramps, fishing lake, and rest rooms. The site includes natural wetlands, forested areas and Weber Lake.

Quail Ridge Park
This 250-acre park preserves a natural setting where, deer hide along the edge of woodlands, and trails wind through the deep woods and along Peruque creek. Amenities include picnic pavilions, a playground, a Frisbee disc golf course, hiking trails, a children’s fishing pond, a 3 acre lake, wetlands area, and meeting lodge.

Klondike Park
Klondike Park is a 250-acre park that lies adjacent to Highway 94, the Katy Trail and the Missouri River. The Klondike Park site has, in the past, been heavily disturbed by quarry operations and is a study of nature's resiliency. The Master Plan for this includes: camper cabins, a retreat/conference center, fishing lake, boat ramp to the Missouri River, natural areas, primitive campsites, biking and hiking trails, access to the Katy Trail, picnic areas, playground area, and observation areas with tremendous views of the Missouri River, surrounding forests and farmland in St. Louis and Franklin counties.

Matson Hill Park
Matson Hill Park is a 68.5-acre park. Acquired by the County in 1975, this park's topography is rugged wooded hills with intermittent draws or valleys. Located within the Daniel Boone Historic District, the park is reminiscent of the area during Boone's life. In fact, it is possible that Daniel Boone walked within the park's boundaries during some of his many journeys. This park provides a unique recreational opportunity for nature lovers or those wanting to escape into a heavily forested landscape. Matson Hill park offers a rugged 3 mile single track trail that follows the contours of the land, crosses creeks and passes by many natural features .Designated for hike and bike use only, the Matson Hill Trail is an intermediate trail that offers a new challenge around every corner. There is no designated direction of travel so going both ways offers a 6 mile ride/hike to trail users.

Indian Camp Creek Park
Located in northwestern St. Charles County, Indian Camp Creek Park is a 520-acre park. The park’s main features include Indian Camp Creek, which runs through the park, and Big Creek, which runs along the North border of the park property. The park site was homesteaded in the 1800's as evidenced by a family cemetery located within the park boundaries.

Towne Park
This 109-acre site has a rich history. Master planning will begin in 2004.  The Towne Park, formerly known as the "Pink Plantation," was recently donated by the late Mrs. Betty Towne.

Youth Activity Park
The Youth Activity Park is a park designed to challenge and focus on recreational activities for youth 12-18 years of age. Amenities will include a 33,000 sq.ft skate park for multiple skill levels with bleachers and concessions, a BMX Trick Track with berm seating, sound barrier, and trail link, open play fields, picnic areas, beach area with sand volleyball, chairs, umbrellas, and shelters, an activity center with rock climbing wall and game room, basketball courts, restrooms, and pavilions.

 Bangert Island Park
The latest addition is the 160 acre Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife area, located just south of the Blanchette Bridge along the Katy Trail in St. Charles.  It is owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation and leased by St. Charles County.  Bangert Island offers a wood-lined refuge from the hustle of nearby Interstate 70. It has nearly three miles of natural surface trail that is open to hikers and bicyclists, fantastic views of the Missouri River and plentiful wildlife. Access to Bangert Island is through crossing a natural slough so the park may be closed after heavy rains or inclement weather. and pavilions.  To check on status of of any St. Charles County Park trail or off-leash dog carea, call the cancellation/closure hotline at (636)949-7475.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY PARK RESERVATIONS 

Individuals, Families, and Groups can rent picnic shelters, camping facilities, and indoor lodges to host business conferences and family functions including weddings.

STATE OF MISSOURI PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

August A. Busch Conservation Nature Center

  Katy Trail

CITY  RECREATIONAL  FACILITIES  WEBSITES

                   City of St. Peters Rec Plex                             City of O'Fallon Renaud Spirit Center

                     Lake St. Louis Parks & Recreation            Inclusive Recreation Park for all Ages

                                                     City of Wentzville Parks & Recreation 

      City of St. Charles Parks & Recreation                               St. Charles County Family Arena