The Park At New Melle Lakes — Attraction in Missouri

Nice, large park with a few miles of paved trails for walking and running (suitable for bikes, as well). The kids enjoyed the storybook walk that is set up by the county library. Plenty of space to fish (catch and release only) around the perimeter of the main lake and several smaller ones. Kayaks available to rent. There's a disc golf course that meanders through parts of the golf course that formerly occupied the property, too.

A few downsides for our family (including 2 kids): No playground, at least as of June '22, but it sounds like there's plans to add one in the near future Similarly, no boat ramp so that you can easily launch your own canoe or kayak from near your vehicle. Again, appears to get plans to add one in the near future. LOTS of poison ivy. Some of the disc golf course cuts through the woods, so it's probably an issue there, as well. But there were several places we noticed large patches of that delightful plant near the trail or near the lake where you'd otherwise like to set up to do...

There’s only one main parking lot which is great unless you’re trying to put a paddle board or kayak in the water since it’s up a giant hill from the lake with NO direct path or access. We also checked the paddle board rental site and it said NOTHING about any construction or the put-in site being moved. We had to walk the 1.3 mile path from the parking lot which is fine if you DONT HAVE A BOAT! The least they could do is put a disclaimer saying they moved crap around. Great park I guess but don’t expect to use the lake for anything other...

This is such a serene, quiet place to walk, sit and just be. I've taken my dogs here before also. Visited Memorial Day weekend and there were quite a few fisherman, lots of people with their dogs and people playing disc golf. My mom and I were just here to walk and picnic. The cicadas were unusually loud today and we enjoyed listening to them. It's a real phenomenon and if you haven't experienced them yet, this was a good place to see and hear them! Beautiful lake,...