Drost Park — Attraction in Maryville

This place features a lily garden that's unmatched in my experience, besides the one at Springfield Missouri's Nathaniel Green Park. The best part about this one is that these lilies are for sale, the proceeds of which, go to feed hungry families. If you see a crazy variety you can't live without, you can buy one if they have any left. I knew, when I drove up and saw the "Master Gardeners" sign, that I was at the right place. it's really pretty here, since I don't live in this town I don't know what it's like or what kind of people hang out here so I can't endorse it but it seems really kosher I would bring my niece or nephew here to have a birthday party, confident that it's that kind of safe place where you can make some great memories. going back to the lilies, I really wish Nathaniel Green's master gardeners would sell theirs... to wrap it up, let me encourage you to check this place out if you're in the area and you have the time, it's got really nice walking trails along decent sized pond and it seems to me that this is the perfect kind of place to go take a load off and rest your...

There is a nice lake with a paved walking path all around it. We see lots of people fishing in the warmer months. Our favorite area is a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners demonstration garden on the north end.

The City of Maryville lists the access options as: *Myron Provence Parkway off Schiber Court, which is south of Vadalabene Drive *Parkway Drive off of East Main Street *East Division Street, which is behind the Village Hall But Google keeps insisting on locating it on East Division Street only, since they can't find a way to list more than one entrance.

I have posted pictures of the gardens in a review for the University of Illinois Extension...

I have been coming here since I was 4 years old. I grew up fishing here, playing, flying kites, and having picnics w my family. Definitely has changed over the years. Love the playground for the kids, the public restrooms, water fountains, and even the water fountain for your pets! Great place to take your kids, walk your dog/cat, or spend time w your family. I do believe there is a walking or bike trail located relatively close by. If not, I grew up riding my bike around Maryville as a kid. Always was safe and I'm pretty sure it still is to this...