Thoman Park — Attraction in O'Fallon

I would normally have given this pretty, hidden gem of a public park of 5 except for one thing...read on and you can see if I lowered it too much. Thoman park is directly behind the woodlake condo development. Unless you are in that area for something you will miss it because it is not on any major streets. It is well kept and very green. The pavilions are faux-pagoda styled and can be rented out from May to September. There are several bbq grills available, and the childrens play area is safe and well thought-out. The perimeter has meandering paved walking paths. This is a quiet peaceful setting with a few basically uninspired outdoor sculptures. So it sounds great but why the lowered score? Those of you who have dogs will understand. They are not welcome anywhere in the park. They are not welcome on the slides, they are not welcome on the hillsides. They are not welcome dressed in feathers, they are not welcome in any weather. They are not welcome if they are quiet, they are not welcome in the midst of a riot...so you get the point. Without my Baby Chu no parks allure is...

Great place to stop and get the car and off screens. In addition to a great and unique playground, there are various art installations and restrooms. There's lots of space for Frisbee with a dog, soccer with a group, or what have you. There's a running track around the perimeter of the park being well utilized by locals. Worth a stop if you're nearby and...

Nice little park to take a walk, sit on a bench or in the gazebo, look at some art, or play on the playground. You’ll find a nice variety of sculptures to strike your fancy while you walk around the paved path. The park isn’t very big but it’s quiet with all the houses in the neighborhood surrounding it. There’s a nice parking area and...