Parks in American Bottom, Missouri

Rare Victorian walking park filled with ornate gazebos and statuary. Created by Missouri Botanical Garden f... More on ExploreStLouis.com

I know all this may make the park seem very busy but it's so large all of the activities can be going on an... More on Yahoo! Travel

The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the ninetee... More on recreation.gov

You can get a great view of it from the Arch, and a great view of the Arch from the Old Courthouse. More on Epinions.com

Mastodon State Historic Site contains the Kimmswick Bone Bed, a paleontological site where scientists first... More on LLBean.com

The hiking trails are easy enough for a 6 and 4 year old and there's a Mammoth statue inside the museum t... More on igougo

Spanish Lake Park has year-'round fishing at its Spanish Lake (34 acres) and Sunfish Lake (29 acres) for those with a Missouri State fishing license . Boating is allowed but is restricted to non-ga... More on KidsPlayParks

If you've never been there before you might have trouble finding the 1 1-1/2 miles of singletrack off the right from the parking lot. More on trails.mtbr.com

about Cliff Cave County Park: Spelunkers - novice and advanced - appreciate the namesake shallow cavern of this park, which can be explored by qualified individuals and groups for a distance of nea... More on GoCityKids

It was nice to finally experience it though. More on trails.mtbr.com

about Shaw Avenue Children's Center: Operated as a non-profit organziation, Shaw Avenue Children's Center bases its program on a commitment to family support, inclusion of persons with special need... More on GoCityKids

And it's affordable to boot. More on GoCityKids

Hear rhythmic ragtime and immediately the figure of Scott Joplin (1868-1917) is evoked. The great pianist and composer lived in St. Louis for nine years and resided here. The only existing building... More on Weather.com

I enjoyed this place but learned more from the staff than I did from the exhibits. For instance, one staff member told me this is the only historic site in the world dedicated to this celebrated an... More on TripAdvisor

Dogs on leash are allowed in this park. There are cleanup stations provided for your pets. The park features 2 lakes, picnic ... More on DogFriendly.com

about Carondelet Park: Carondelet Park features three-acre Horseshoe Lake, the five-acre Boathouse Lake (both lakes are stocked with fish), several playing fields, lighted tennis courts, a modern p... More on GoCityKids

This off leash dog park is located in the Central West End for residents only. There is an annual fee to use the park. No day ... More on DogFriendly.com

Standing at more than three quarters of an acre, the John and Lucille Wendling Soulard Dog Park is the largest enclosed green space in the city for doggie exercise and owners' ... More on GoCityKids