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City Parks

Park System

Over seventy acres of park land mixes just the right blend of undisturbed natural beauty and open, passive areas for everyone to enjoy.

Watson Trail Park
Map/ Directions to Watson Trail Park

Park Map

At 12450 West Watson Road, is the City's largest park. Hours of park operation are dawn to dusk. Park office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Park facilities include:   

  • 9 hole disc golf    Disc Golf Course Map 
  • 4 tennis courts
    Available with season passes and by reservation from dawn to dusk
  • 1 basketball court
    Dawn to dusk 
  •  Swimming Pool
    Open - Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
  • 1 sand volleyball court
    Dawn to Dusk
  • Playgrounds
    Dawn to Dusk
  • Picnic shelters
    Available with reservation from dawn to dusk

During the season, the pool is available for private parties. We also offer, the rental of our Parks Recreational building and picnic shelters for small gatherings, receptions, etc.

Lynstone Park
Map/ Directions to Lynstone Park

This park is located on the north end of town at the intersection of Lynstone and Rayburn. Lynstone Park has:

  • A playground
  • Picnic shelter
  • Basketball court
  • Soccer field

Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area
Map/ Directions to Claire Gempp Memorial Conservation Area

In conjunction with the Missouri Conservation Commission, the City also offers a nature park on Sappington Road, just south of Eddie & Park and Southview School. The Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area is a 13.5 acre Natural Resource Area in the northeast area of the City. This park has a .5 mile trail system through a wooded setting. Students from Lindbergh High School use this Park for various class projets. The Clair Gempp Conservations Area is an excellent natural preserve that offers residents recreation and educational experiences. To schedule a hike please call the park office at 314-842-7265. We ask that visitors please refrain from eating/picnicing at this location to help preserve the area.

The Sunset Hills Ball Field
Map/ Directions to The Sunset Hills Ballfield

Just east of Heimos Nursery on Eddie & Park, the City has a ball field. Use is first come first served, but reservations can be made for this field at the Park Activity Center at Watson Trail Park. 

Minnie Ha Ha Park 
Minnie Ha Ha Park Map/Directions

Minnie Ha Ha Park Map

The City opened Minnie Ha Ha Park in July of 2005. It is located south of Highway 30 at the Meramec River and comprised the Minnie Ha Ha Beach that was popular in the 30's.

Park features include:

  • Walking trails
  • Playground areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Scenic overlook of the Meramec River
  • 2 soccer fields

The picnic shelters are available for reservations.

Sunset Hills Athletic Fields
Map/Directions to Sunset Hills Athletic Fields

Athletic Fields Map

These fields are located off W. Watson and Highway 30. The site includes 4 ball fields where the city softball leagues are held. For more information on our leagues see the athletic fields page.

 

Last updated: 4/25/2013 8:37:37 AM