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Shady Springs Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in St Peters, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Shady Springs Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded, 13-acre park with a playground & picnic pavilion, plus a fitness trail & baseball diamonds.
What runners say about Shady Springs Park
“Good for the little ones also because it does have a playground with shade.”
“Fun playground for kids of all ages.”
This is a cool little Park tucked away behind the YMCA in St Peters. It backs to tons of trees and trails that will take you along some pretty impressive waterfalls and down to below the Bluffs. If you walk the bluff line for a short-distance you will see Shady Spring.
We really enjoyed the nature trail, which wasn't an extremely difficult path, but did have a few obstacles, such as fallen trees blocking the path, causing us to divert to another branch of the path.
Nice playground that's usually not packed. Little trail in the back that's pretty. Great to come spend time without being bombarded by too many people
Trail conditions & character
“Good for the little ones also because it does have a playground with shade.”
“Too bad they don't keep the portable mounds available for local kids to practice on.”
Plan your run at Shady Springs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitestpetersmo.net
- Phone(636) 477-6600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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