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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Missouri

Missouri has 309 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 90 cities and towns — St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City, Lee's Summit and 86 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

The 250 most-reviewed in Missouri

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Forest Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 34,419 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenic

Opened in 1876, this 1,300-acre park includes 3 museums, a zoo, athletic fields & golf courses.

Gateway Arch National Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 15,644 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Scenic

Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center.

Mark Twain National Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,414 reviews

Rolla, MO

PavedScenic

Forested mountains with scenic rivers, lakes & streams for hiking, biking, camping, fishing & more.

Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,735 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house.

Castlewood State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,762 reviews

Ballwin, MO

3 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

A leisure destination for St. Louisans in the early 1900s, now popular for hiking & mountain biking.

Carondelet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,360 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

City green space with 2 small stocked fishing ponds, one with pergolas shading the docks.

Grand Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,895 reviews

Joplin, MO

Scenic

Scenic waterfall cascading off a 163-ft.-wide ledge, plus creek pools for swimming & fishing.

Creve Coeur Park Picnic Site 1

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,528 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

Scenic

Public park featuring a sailboat lake, plus family areas with spray-fountain playgrounds for kids.

Cliff Cave County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,189 reviews

St. Louis, MO

1 miLoopPavedShaded

Long limestone formation gated to protect bats, with natural grounds & river for picnics & hiking.

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,803 reviews

Columbia, MO

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Columbia's largest park, with ball fields, tennis courts, a golf course, trails & fishing ponds.

Cuivre River State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews

Troy, MO

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Prairie & forest trails for hikers & equestrians plus lake access for boating, fishing & swimming.

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,699 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive woodland & wetland hunting grounds features picnic spots, trails & fishing lakes & ponds.

Shoal Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews

Joplin, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area boasting a sizable conservation-education center, an aquarium & walking trails.

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,574 reviews

Blue Springs, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural preserve of forest, native grass, prairie & ponds, attracting birders, hikers & hunters.

Saint Ferdinand Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,638 reviews

Florissant, MO

LitScenic

Family-friendly park equipped with a playground, baseball fields and picnic tables, and a pond where ducks like to congregate.

Parkville Nature Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,522 reviews

Parkville, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Quiet, 115-acre area featuring hiking trails, creeks and waterfalls.

Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews

Branson, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

This forested 1,534-acre nature preserve offers self-guided trails, benches & an observation tower.

Cunningham Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,478 reviews

Joplin, MO

ShadedScenic

Park with picnic and play areas, a walking trail, basketball courts, a butterfly garden, and a memorial pool.

Fort Zumwalt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,380 reviews

O'Fallon, MO

1 miShadedLitScenic

Tree-lined spot on a 48-acre War of 1812 site, with a historic home & chimney, picnics & fishing.

Capaha Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,325 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

Scenic

Venerable park with baseball fields, a rose garden, a band shell, a fishing pond & a playground.

Tiemeyer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,266 reviews

St Ann, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Lively suburban spot featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts and a lake.

Central Park Chesterfield

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

LoopPavedShadedLit

Recreation area featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, an aquatic center & a large amphitheater.

Arnold City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lake and riverfront spot for disc golf, picnics and playgrounds.

Bee Tree County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,218 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Scenic

Kid-friendly park featuring trails for hiking, picnic areas, playgrounds and a lake.

Rotary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews

Blue Springs, MO

MixedLitScenic

Popular park featuring playgrounds, tennis courts and a basketball court.

Hawn State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews

Ste. Genevieve, MO

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Serene outdoor area offering hiking & bird-watching amid rocky streams & stunning vistas.

August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 973 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, hunting & fishing within a designated 3,000-acre wildlife conservation area.

Veterans Tribute Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 932 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Picnics and playgrounds abound at this park with a splash pad, trails and dog areas.

Pickle Springs Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 837 reviews

New Offenburg, MO

2 miLoopMixedShaded

Popular trail features caves, steep formations and waterfalls.

Stocksdale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 840 reviews

Liberty, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a playground, trails & multi-use athletic fields plus horseshoe pits & a dog park.

Millennium Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 822 reviews

Creve Coeur, MO

LoopPavedLit

25-acre park with 2 unique playgrounds, seasonal splash play area & space for picnics & sports.

January-Wabash Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 875 reviews

Ferguson, MO

PavedScenic

Lake with fishing, plus a playground, water park and pavilion.

Waterfall Hiking Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 816 reviews

Branson, MO

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Short natural surface loop trail with a small waterfall and a larger one.

Minor Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 793 reviews

Kansas City, MO

A former farm, this 235-acre park is now a public green space with picnic areas & a golf course.

Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 758 reviews

Branson, MO

5.3 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

140-acre nature park with trails & a waterfall & picnic tables, overlooking Lake Taneycomo.

Ha Ha Tonka Spring Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 684 reviews

Camdenton, MO

2 miMixedScenic

Hiking area with a spring and castle ruins, plus a lake offering kayaking.

Jefferson City Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

1.1 miPavedShadedScenic

Spacious park featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, walking paths and barbecue pits.

Centennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Sedalia, MO

Lit

Acreage with baseball, softball and tee-ball fields, plus a playground, pool and picnic tables.

Heman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 718 reviews

University City, MO

24 miLoopPavedLit

City's largest park, with sports fields & courts, a community pool & a jogging course.

Hidden Valley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 715 reviews

Kansas City, MO

3 miLoopMixedShaded

This expansive tract of wildland open space features multi-use paths & a sports field.

Grand Gulf State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 676 reviews

Koshkonong, MO

Scenic

Stunning state park with deep canyons, a sink, trails and picnic tables.

McNair Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 670 reviews

St Charles, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park space with sports facilities, playground & swimming, plus a quarter-mile botanic braille trail.

Lost Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 645 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park for walking, cycling and dog-walking, plus playgrounds, a creek, caves and picnic facilities.

Cave Hollow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 643 reviews

Warrensburg, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Public park offering baseball fields, a fenced dog park, hiking trails, and a playground.

Katy Trail - Rocheport Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 614 reviews

Rocheport, MO

Crushed gravelScenic

Park featuring picnic tables and a public restroom, along with a trail that's good for walking and biking.

Atchley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 652 reviews

Lebanon, MO

MixedShadedLitDog-friendly

Park with a walking path, playground & 18-hole disc-golf course, plus picnic shelters & ball fields.

Nature Trail At Unity Village

4.7 ★★★★★ 600 reviews

Unity Village, MO

5 miLoopMixedLit

Peaceful nature trail featuring a natural bridge and a lake.

Blackburn Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 567 reviews

Webster Groves, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

38-acre park with picnic areas, walking trails, ball fields, tennis courts & a bird sanctuary.

James W. Rennick Riverfront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 553 reviews

Washington, MO

Scenic

Riverfront park with barbecues, picnic tables, a boat ramp and a playground.

Ellis-Porter Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

PavedShadedScenic

Clean park featuring 2 playgrounds (1 for toddlers) and an amphitheater.

Landreth Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 587 reviews

Joplin, MO

Gathering place for sports & picnics with a playground, sand volleyball & an amphitheater.

Hobby Hill West Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 551 reviews

Gladstone, MO

LoopPavedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables, and a butterfly memory garden.

Jackson City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 541 reviews

Jackson, MO

LitScenic

Paved local park for play, relaxation and exercise, with playgrounds and trails.

Don Robinson State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

Cedar Hill, MO

4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path and dirt trail network featuring waterfalls and caves, plus a pavilion for picnics.

Charles David Hartman Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 517 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring baseball fields, a creek for splashing and sledding.

John Anderson Park & Splash Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 532 reviews

Grandview, MO

Paved

Sprawling park with open fields, tennis courts, trails, and shelters, plus a splash pad.

Spencer Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

St Peters, MO

PavedScenic

Public green space with athletic fields & courts plus a playground & an extensive trail system.

Grindstone Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Columbia, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area.

Emmenegger Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

St. Louis, MO

2 miLoopPavedShaded

A river meanders through woodlands on this placid, 93-acre retreat featuring hiking & picnicking.

Civic Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 439 reviews

O'Fallon, MO

Dog-friendly

2 playgrounds & a water attraction for kids can be found at this park with a picnic pavilion.

Schuman Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews

Rolla, MO

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

This 15-acre park offers sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters & a restored steam engine.

Howdershell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 445 reviews

Hazelwood, MO

PavedLit

Paved park featuring two playgrounds, as well as a ninja workout course, plus a tennis court and a baseball field.

J.R. Martin Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 415 reviews

Republic, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Popular community park featuring a playground, walking trails and picnic spots.

Wild Acres Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 448 reviews

Overland, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

2.5-acre park featuring a spring-fed lake with fishing, walking trails & a wilderness refuge.

Capen Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 393 reviews

Columbia, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

31.9-acre park featuring hiking trails, a creek & rocky bluffs with scenic overlooks.

Twin Oaks Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 388 reviews

Manchester, MO

PavedShadedScenic

Hidden park featuring a playground and a lake — both clean — plus a paved trail around the lake.

Markey Park, Belton, MO

4.1 ★★★★☆ 454 reviews

Belton, MO

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Electric scoreboards are found on each ballpark at this city park with a playground & restrooms.

Katy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 416 reviews

Sedalia, MO

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Shady park with a playground and a skate park, along with baseball and soccer fields. Skateboard and bicycle-friendly.

Hawk Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Raymore, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Relaxed green space featuring a playground and a fishing pond.

North Riverfront Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 422 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenic

Family-friendly destination, featuring a playground, a fishing spot and paved bike trails.

River Scene Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Ballwin, MO

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kids-friendly state park featuring scenic trails and playgrounds.

Wildwood Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 358 reviews

Wildwood, MO

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring clean restrooms plus a playground and walking trails along with a creek.

McDaniel Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 409 reviews

Springfield, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and walking trails, plus a restroom.

Grover Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

Warrensburg, MO

Shaded

Line Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Kansas City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, shaded, paved creek-side park known for its hiking trails and train rides, plus playgrounds.

Kiwanis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 371 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

55-acre green space with a dog park, fishing pond & ball field, plus playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

Schroeder Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 354 reviews

Manchester, MO

PavedScenic

Park featuring disc golf and a swimming pool, plus tennis and volleyball courts.

Winterset Park Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 348 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

MixedScenic

This 10-acre nature park features a trail, bridges & waterfalls, plus native wildflowers & wildlife.

Millar Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

St. Louis, MO

8 miPavedShaded

Spacious neighborhood park featuring a playground and baseball field, plus a shaded walking trail.

St. Ann Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 361 reviews

St Ann, MO

Dog-friendly

Large green space featuring a baseball field and picnic pavilions, as well as BBQ grills.

Cape Rock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 349 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

Scenic

Historic riverfront green space where the area's original trading post was established around 1733.

Little Prairie Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 340 reviews

Rolla, MO

3.6 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, 3-mile-plus area with a trail-laced park, offering lake fishing & picnicking.

Maple Woods Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

Gladstone, MO

LoopShadedScenic

Nature preserve featuring unpaved paths for hiking through forest, and a creek.

Bella Fontaine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Grassy, kid-friendly park with hiking trails, plus a playground and a tennis court.

Bluebird Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

Ellisville, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved park featuring playgrounds for kids as well as a water park, a pool, a basketball hoop and tennis courts.

Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 310 reviews

Creve Coeur, MO

PavedLit

Large area featuring a playground for toddlers and older kids, plus tennis courts, slides, swings, soccer fields, picnic facilities and a walking trail.

Ward Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 315 reviews

Blue Springs, MO

ShadedScenic

Updated play area plus shaded areas, a path and shelters in this well-kept park.

Lewis and Clark Trailhead Weldon Spring Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Defiance, MO

8 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic nature preserve featuring 5- and 8-mile wooded trails with river views and cliff overlooks.

Millstream Gardens Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

Ironton, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

River flowing through a conservation area featuring kayaking, waterfalls and a picnic area.

Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

Highlandville, MO

18 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

2,700-acre park with trails for hikers, bikes & horses, plus permitted camping & a shooting range.

Rocky Top Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Osage Beach, MO

LoopNatural surfaceShadedLit

Hiking trail through forest and by a lake offering scenic views.

West Tyson County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews

Eureka, MO

1.5 miNatural surfaceScenic

Open space known for wildlife, picturesque scenery & hiking trails with varying difficulty levels.

North Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 283 reviews

Branson, MO

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil waterfront public park with fishing docks, picnic tables, BBQ grills & a paved path.

Bundschu Park

4 ★★★★☆ 322 reviews

Independence, MO

Quiet park offering a playground, basketball courts, and picnic areas.

Wilson's Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

Springfield, MO

110 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet, scenic nature preserve featuring paved hiking, biking and running trails, along with a playground.

Landahl Mountain Bike Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 258 reviews

Independence, MO

Natural surface

Park with a network of trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Kritser Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews

Raytown, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Park featuring trails for hiking and jogging as well as playgrounds, lawns, baseball fields and swings.

McLane Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

Poplar Bluff, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with picnic tables, a pond, and a baseball field, plus a walking path.

Nelson Lake

4.1 ★★★★☆ 287 reviews

Lebanon, MO

PavedLit

Park with a calm vibe featuring walking trails along a pond and a playground.

Waterfall Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews

Independence, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park, featuring a playground and a pond with ducks.

Bluff View Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Glencoe, MO

3.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Well maintained park with a system of trails for hiking and biking.

Mark L. McHenry Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews

Kansas City, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Open green space with soccer fields, a play structure, natural trail & parking lot.

Al Foster Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Wildwood, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Flat, easy path along the river at this outdoor spot featuring a narrow-gauge train ride for kids.

Mercy Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Joplin, MO

LoopScenic

Local park featuring walking paths, gazebos, and statues, plus a fountain.

Shelvin Rock Access

4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Nixa, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area featuring fishing, swimming, and canoeing, plus a boat launch.

McClung Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 254 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

Scenic

Enduring park built in 1915 by prison inmates, featuring a pavilion for live events & play areas.

Rock Island 98th Street (Vale) Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

Kansas City, MO

10 miMixedShadedScenic

Well-maintained trail featuring a tunnel, plus shaded areas for running and walking.

Katy Trail - North Jefferson City Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Holts Summit, MO

Scenic

Section of 238-mi. state park trail along a former railroad, popular with cyclists, hikers & riders.

Lamine River Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Sedalia, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Area of land with a river and ponds, featuring trails and areas for boating and camping.

Siloam Mountain Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Excelsior Springs, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Secluded park featuring picnic tables, a playground and a grill, plus a walking trail.

Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Arnold's Grove

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Valley Park, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Paved trail network beside the Meramec River and lake featuring picnic tables, trees and parking.

Gans Creek Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Columbia, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

320-acre regional park with multi-purpose fields for baseball/softball, football & soccer.

Garth Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Trails, ponds and woods teeming with wildlife for hiking, dog-walking and picnics.

Rockwoods Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Wildwood, MO

3.2 miLoopMixedLit

Wildlife reserve with an education center & miles of hiking trails plus a pavilion & picnic tables.

River's Edge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Park offering a pond and river views, plus trails, benches, and a public restroom.

Forestwood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews

Ferguson, MO

Dog-friendly

Park with baseball, tennis, and handball courts, a playground, and a walking trail.

Fogerty Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedShadedLit

Park boasting a playground and a splash pad as well as picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

This 90-acre park is a preserve for native plants & animals, with walking trails & a picnic shelter.

Fort Crowder Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Neosho, MO

11 miPavedDog-friendly

Trails, shooting ranges, horses, deer and other wildlife.

Busch Greenway Howell Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly nature area offering biking, hiking and walking, plus restrooms.

Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with scenic hiking and biking trails, a boardwalk, and turtles.

Clothier Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews

Independence, MO

Relaxed park, popular with families, offering a playground and exercise equipment.

Hilda J Young Conservation Area East

4.5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Eureka, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Larson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Webster Groves, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, clean park for kids and nature lovers, with a playground, creeks, ball fields and a firepit.

Smoke & Davey Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews

Smithville, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Scenic bikeable trails running through mostly wooded area, with lakeside views.

Frisco Highline Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Springfield, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, flat hiking and biking trail running from Springfield to Bolivar.

Cape Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area featuring trails for walking, cycling and running as well as disc golf.

Jay Dix Station

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Columbia, MO

Dog-friendly

Neighborhood park offering a bike track, a playground, a skateboarding area, and an outdoor gym.

Walter Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Joplin, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, tree-dappled place with paved trails, a small pond and other water features, plus picnic spots.

Avery Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews

Troy, MO

PavedShaded

Clean, shady, family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, swings, a BBQ grill and picnic tables and shaded spots.

Forum Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Columbia, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park for walking featuring wildlife and scenic trails.

Sac River Mountain Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 196 reviews

Springfield, MO

MixedScenic

Park featuring various walking and biking trails.

Rock Island Spur Pleasant Hill Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 203 reviews

Pleasant Hill, MO

Crushed gravel

Tree-shaded biking trail with parking and a public restroom.

Eise Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Paved city park with slides, a playground, a splash pad and a half-court basketball court.

Conway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Creve Coeur, MO

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Manicured land offering an out-and-back walking path and a lake as well as tennis courts.

Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Eureka, MO

3 miLoopMixedScenic

Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Rock Hollow Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Ellisville, MO

10 miMixedShadedScenic

Scenic, 10-mile hiking trail with multiple benches, waterfalls and creeks.

White River Valley Trail System

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Branson, MO

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

10.25 mi. worth of hilly hiking & mountain-biking trails through deciduous forest.

Butterfly Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Grain Valley, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Popular park with paved walking trails, ponds, and a public restroom.

Tanglewood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Dog-friendly

Clean park featuring playgrounds, a grassy field and a pavilion, plus restrooms.

Bluffwoods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

St Joseph, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Park, campground and hiking area with trees and picnic tables amid rocky bluffs.

Lion's Beuth Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Moberly, MO

Scenic

Katy Trail - McBaine Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Columbia, MO

MixedScenic

Laid-back trail and bike path for outdoor recreation, featuring water fountains and river views.

Cleveland Lake Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Belton, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, scenic park for leisurely strolls and picnics, as well as disc golf and fishing.

Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Kansas City, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Walkable trail alongside the Little Blue River with bridges and views.

Peruque Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Wentzville, MO

PavedShaded

Well-kept park with 4 baseball fields plus concessions and a walking path.

Ellisville Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Ellisville, MO

Dog-friendly

Expansive park offering a pool, tennis courts and a dog park.

Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Lower Meramec Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

St. Louis, MO

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved, dog-friendly hiking trail with scenic river views and benches.

Covenant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

St Peters, MO

Lit

Recreation space with baseball, softball, and basketball courts, as well as a playground and walking trail.

Bootlegger's Run Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Easy to medium-intensity hiking area featuring dirt trails, a playground, and frisbee golf.

Line Creek and Southern Platte Pass Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Kansas City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife viewing.

Lewis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedLitScenic

Neighborhood outdoor space that has swings, slides and other play equipment for children.

Nature Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Branson, MO

LoopMixedScenic

Hiking area with kid-friendly paths and a tower offering scenic views.

Blue River Parkway Trailhead in Minor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Kansas City, MO

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Park featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking, along with tennis and basketball courts.

Tal's Trailhead Wilson's Creek Greenway Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Springfield, MO

110 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved pathway for bikers and walkers to view scenery, plus wildlife.

Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews

Hazelwood, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Former seminary retreat with wetlands, woods & fields for hiking, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.

Marr Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews

Warrensburg, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded family-friendly park featuring an easy disc golf course, walking trails, playgrounds and more.

Happy Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Gladstone, MO

1.3 miLoopShadedLit

Clean park, known for its playgrounds and well-kept trails.

Al Foster Trail at Sherman Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Wildwood, MO

5.5 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring hiking and biking trails, and wooded areas.

MKT Trail - Scott Boulevard Access

4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Columbia, MO

Playground featuring a train motif alongside a basketball court and soccer field.

Katy Trail - Weldon Spring Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

St Charles, MO

Scenic

Recreation area with a trailhead for biking along the Katy Trail and access to a boat ramp.

Shawnee Trace Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Katy Trail - North St. Charles Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

St Charles, MO

ShadedScenic

Scenic public park featuring riverfront trails popular for walking and biking.

Riverside Waterfall

4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Riverside, MO

Scenic

Park offering opportunities for walking and photography, plus a waterfall.

Bray Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Rolla, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Area with serene grounds, trails, a creek and a pond.

Sodalis Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Hannibal, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve with hiking trails, caves, and a creek, plus a paved path that's good for kids.

Frisco Greenway Trail Head -Joplin

4.5 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Joplin, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular greenway for walking, biking and running, with wildlife sightings.

Matthews Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Bridgeton, MO

Paved

Little Blue Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Independence, MO

MixedScenic

Park featuring a trail for hikers, bikers, and runners.

Bicentennial Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews

Neosho, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Relaxed space offering picnic areas and a paved walkway that runs through open woods.

Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Dardenne Prairie, MO

1 miLoopPavedShaded

Lake trails for hiking, biking and prairie walks, plus benches.

Lake Vista Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Blue Springs, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Gravel- and concrete-paved trail through the woods suitable for hiking, running, and biking.

White River Balds Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Branson, MO

Natural surfaceScenic

362-acre nature preserve with grassy glades, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, wildflowers & streams.

Lime Kiln Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Glencoe, MO

3 miLoopNatural surface

Peaceful hiking area with a 3-mile loop trail featuring a creek, elevation, and rocky parts.

Mullanphy Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews

Florissant, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, a pavilion, and picnic tables.

Lower Meramec Park,Trails, & Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

St. Louis, MO

1 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved trail (about 2 miles each way) for hiking and biking alongside the Meramec River.

Century Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Excelsior Springs, MO

Natural surfaceScenic

Clean playground situated near a pond, with trails and scenic views.

MKT Nature and Fitness Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Columbia, MO

4.2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a public restroom and walking and biking trails.

Green Estate Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Mexico, MO

1.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Grant's Trail Mile 10

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Kirkwood, MO

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Rotary Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews

Nixa, MO

ShadedScenic

Recreational site featuring baseball, tennis, and basketball courts, plus soccer fields, and a playground.

Katy Trail - Hartsburg Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Hartsburg, MO

Scenic

Public park with a picnic area, restroom, and trailhead, plus a pumpkin festival.

Robert B Brooks Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 127 reviews

Overland, MO

Shaded

Park featuring slides, swings, monkey bars, a baseball field, a softball field and a playground.

Deer Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

Paved

Kid-friendly park featuring an open grassy area for activities and a playground, plus picnic tables.

Longview Lake Main Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Kansas City, MO

LoopMixedScenic

Relaxed, family-friendly spot with a gravel path for biking and jogging, plus playgrounds.

Riverwoods Park & Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 114 reviews

Bridgeton, MO

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Shaded path for walking the dog, joggers and cyclists, featuring deer and turtles.

Scott A. Lewis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Cottleville, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a lake for fishing and kayaking, plus a picnic pavilion and a playground.

Riverfront park

4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

Scenic

River-adjacent riverside park and walkway featuring a mural-lined flood wall and a history timeline.

Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

Natural surfaceScenic

Historic hill where Lewis & Clark once camped in 1804 featuring Indian mounds & a trail.

Katy Trail - Windsor Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Windsor, MO

ShadedScenic

Tranquil point on the Katy Trail featuring restrooms and picnic tables, plus biking and horseback-riding activities.

Westboro-Canterbury Greenway

4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Liberty, MO

Paved

Popular park featuring baseball and soccer fields, as well as playgrounds, paved trails and woods.

Mack Porter Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews

Kearney, MO

LitScenicDog-friendly

Popular playground featuring a trail, a ball field and a fenced-in dog park.

Rockwoods Range

4.5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Wildwood, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Nature preserve with a shady hiking trail, picnic tables, and notable elevation change.

Blue River Parkway Trails - Blue Ridge Blvd Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Kansas City, MO

Natural surfaceScenic

Kid-friendly area with trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Little Platte Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

Smithville, MO

MixedDog-friendly

Lake with a swimming area, a disc golf course and shelters, plus picnic tables.

Missouri Riverfront Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Riverside, MO

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trail for walking or biking between English Landing Park and Riverside Park.

The Park At New Melle Lakes

4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Wentzville, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Rolling former golf course featuring 18-hole disc golf, lakes for kayaking and fishing.

Lone Wolf Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Ballwin, MO

Crushed gravelScenic

Kid-friendly hiking area providing several trails, including the popular Lone Wolf.

Rock Island Woodson Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Raytown, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Paved and gravel trail that follows an old railway route.

Katy Trail - Sedalia Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Sedalia, MO

Park featuring a biking trail and a museum, along with a playground for kids.

Sunbridge Hills Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews

St Joseph, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Rock Island Trailhead Hartman Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

MixedScenic

Popular, scenic trail, plus a playground and a baseball field.

Velie Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

95 miPavedShaded

Well-maintained play area with swings, slides and a jungle gym, plus an exercise area.

Saint Joseph Riverwalk - North Entrance

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

St Joseph, MO

PavedScenic

Peaceful park offering trails, picnic tables, a nature center, and views of the Missouri River.

Eagle's View Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Smithville, MO

MixedScenic

Hiking area with a lake and paved trails suitable for children.

Shooting Star Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly area for hiking with a creek, horses, and an overlook.

Little Blue Trace - Hartman Heritage Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Independence, MO

MixedScenic

Scenic 17-mile park featuring biking paths and trails for running, hiking and walking.

Northwyck Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Liberty, MO

Natural surfaceScenic

Small park featuring a short but scenic trail that's good for kids.

Missouri Greenway Trailhead: Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

PavedScenic

Kid-friendly paved hiking area that's good for biking and set behind a shopping center.

Little Blue Trace Trail - Ripley Junction

4.5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Independence, MO

Scenic

Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, as well as picnic tables.

Prairie Creek Greenway

4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Platte City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path winding through prairie areas and wooded neighborhoods, with creeks, lakes and bridges.

Little Blue Trace Trailhead North endpoint

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Independence, MO

Mixed

Park with walking and biking trails, some paved and some gravel.

Hubbard park

4.5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Sedalia, MO

LitScenic

Kids' park with basketball courts and a splash pad, plus slides.

Frisco Greenway Trail - St. Louis Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Joplin, MO

Crushed gravelShaded

Gravel pathways, great for bicycling and walking, in a tranquil wooded area.

Phantom Forest Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Des Peres, MO

Natural surface

Wooded trail or path network for hiking & strolling plus a small parking lot.

David C. Murray Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Springfield, MO

110 miPavedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly park with creekside hikes as well as paved, wooded, riverside trails and meadows.

Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Webster Groves, MO

Shaded

Tiny, kid-friendly space featuring whimsical sculptures, walking paths and creek access.

Clay Street Trailhead Plaza

4.6 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

Scenic

Park featuring kid-friendly hikes, as well as a bridge and a trailhead for the Katy Trail.

North Shore Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

Natural surfaceScenic

Park featuring a lake and trails, including some that are kid-friendly.

Vance Trail Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Valley Park, MO

PavedScenic

Trails for a range of abilities (from casual to short to paved) through woodlands that also include a playground and a creek.

St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead: St. Vincent County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Normandy, MO

Picnic tables, baseball diamonds and a playground at a park that is also a water park.

Ward Branch Greenway Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic green space with trails for walking, running and biking along a creek.

Kaufman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Casual neighborhood spot featuring tennis courts, playgrounds, benches, swings and slides.

Sodalis Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Hannibal, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque destination featuring limestone caves and paved hiking trails.

Strawberry Creek Nature Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

Arnold, MO

Trail-filled park featuring novice-level hikes, a creek, and benches, plus picnic tables.

Dee Koestering Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews

Kirkwood, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring a lookout and a hike through the remains of a quarry.

Frisco Highline Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews

Bolivar, MO

37.6 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Boston Ferry Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews

Branson, MO

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest

4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

St. Louis, MO

LoopMixedScenic

Teszars Woods Conservation Area

3.8 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring rabbits and kid-friendly hiking trails.

Janet Majerus Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Little, peaceful park featuring a playground for kids, a walking path and a lake.

Quiet Hollow Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Park featuring picnic tables and a fitness court, along with an app for suggested workout routines.

Eureka Mountain Bike Park

4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews

Eureka, MO

Natural surface

3M Flat Branch-Hinkson Creek Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained trail popular for jogging, walking and bicycling, with frequent wildlife sightings.

Anita B. Gorman Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Smithville, MO

16 miMixedScenic

Biking, hiking and running trails for hikers, joggers and bicyclists.

Ruby Jack Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Carthage, MO

Recreational trail good for hikers and cyclists, plus runners and walkers.

Sportsmans Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews

Poplar Bluff, MO

Shaded

Park on the Black River with a boat dock, pavilion, picnic tables, and opportunities for fishing.

Bluebird Meadow Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Dardenne Prairie, MO

1.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Park with a lakeside trail, plus walking/cycling paths, and a prairie restoration.

Blue River Parkway Trails - Lydia Ave Trail Head

4.1 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews

Kansas City, MO

MixedScenic

Hiking area with river views, plus trails for bikers and runners.

Margaret Atalanta Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Webster Groves, MO

Cozy neighborhood park geared towards younger children with swings, slides, climbing structures, a merry-go-round and benches.

Klamberg Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Ellisville, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and walking trails in a lush park, with a disc golf course and baseball field.

Lipton Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews

Independence, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Beulah Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Wildwood, MO

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Green Rock Trail (South Trailhead)

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Wildwood, MO

Scenic

The Skywalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

Scenic

Missouri Greenway: John L. LeCave Memorial Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Wildwood, MO

ShadedScenic

Liberty Bend Trail Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Independence, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Meramec Greenway: Krumm Road Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedShaded

Paved pathway for walking and biking, plus an earthen trail through the woods.

Clearview Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Union, MO

9 miLoopPavedScenic

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